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WE ARE RUNNING A HALF MARATHON ON THE WORLD’S FASTEST RACE COURSE!

The Historic Peninsula race course, home to 8,000 years of history, is enthusiastically run every year accompanied by the unique beauty of Istanbul!

This unique Istanbul Half Marathon race course, which holds Turkey’s first athletics record with the Women’s World Half Marathon record in 2021 and ranks first in the Road Running Rankings, also offers athletes the opportunity to achieve their best times!

As every year, we are very excited for the #FastestHalfMarathon this year!

REGISTRATION

How Do I Register?
  • First-time runners should go to https://event.spor.istanbul/ and fill in the “Registration” page.
  • Previously registered runners should fill in the form after they log in using their user name and password.
  • Please click on the “Register” button under the form and complete the payment process by entering credit card details on the next page.
  • Please make sure that the Registration Inquiry Page shows “Congratulations! You are Successfully Registered to the Race.”

IMPORTANT:

After registration, no notification will be sent for approval via e-mail or phone call.

If you see the statement “Congratulations! You are Successfully Registered to the Race,” it means that your registration is successful.

Participants who complete their registration should check the day and hours to be announced with e-mail or on www.istanbulyarimaratonu.com or the social media accounts, so that they can get the materials (race kit) they will use during the race

Registration Periods and Participation Fees

Registration Period 1: October 2 – January 2  60 EURO

Registration Period 2: January 3 – March 11  70 EURO

Registration Period 3: March 12 – April 22  90 EURO

Registration Cancellation
Since our service processes start from the moment you register, registration cancellation, postponement or refund will not be made; Therefore, you can receive your race bag at the distribution point even if you do not participate the race.
Category Change
Category Change” is not possible.
Age Limit

All the athletes who are 16 or above by April 28, 2024, can register.

RACE DAY

Race Day Program
04:30 – Closing the entire race course to traffic
08:00 – 10K Race Start
09:15 – Elite Athlete and 21K Race Start
08:30 – 10K Champion’s Estimated Finish Time
09:30 – End of the 10K Race
10:15  -21K Champion’s Estimated Finish Time
10:45 – Award Ceremony
10:50 – Opening of Balat to Traffic  
11:45 – Opening  of Sirkeci to Traffic
12:40 – End of 21K Race
12:50 – Master Athletes Award Ceremony
13:30 – Opening of Yenikapı to Traffic 
Roads to be Closed
Roads to be Closed as of 05.00 due to  İstanbul Half Marathon:
DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD STREET
FATİH

YENİKAPI

KUMKAPI

SARAYBURNU

CANKURTARAN

SİRKECİ

AHIRKAPI

E KENNEDY STREET
FATİH ÇATLADIKAPI E Ferruh Kayha Street
BEYOĞLU GALATA BRIDGE E GALATA BRIDGE
BEYOĞLU KARAKÖY E KEMERALTI STREET
BEYOĞLU KARAKÖY E Tersane Street
FATİH

EMİNÖNÜ

UNKAPANI

E RAGIP GÜMÜŞPALA STREET
FATİH

CİBALİ

BALAT

E ABDÜLEZELPAŞA STREET
FATİH CİBALİ E Atatürk Bridge
FATİH

BALAT

AYVANSARAY

E AYVANSARAY STREET
FATİH AYVANSARAY E Savaklar Street
FATİH AYVANSARAY E Ayvansaray Intersection
FATİH AYVANSARAY G Ayvansaray Kuyusu Street
FATİH AYVANSARAY G Çember Street
FATİH AYVANSARAY G Çınçınlı Çeşmesi Street
FATİH AYVANSARAY G Ferruh Kayha Street
FATİH AYVANSARAY G Balat Kapısı Street
FATİH AYVANSARAY G Çiçekli Bostan Street
FATİH BALAT E MÜRSELPAŞA STREET
FATİH BALAT G Akçin Street
FATİH BALAT G Yıldırım Street
FATİH BALAT G Dr. Sadık Ahmet Street
FATİH BALAT G Miralay Nazım Bey Street
FATİH BALAT G Ayakapı Street
FATİH BALAT G Şerefiye Street
FATİH BALAT G Seferikoz Street
FATİH CİBALİ G Kadir Has Street
FATİH CİBALİ G Kadir Has Intersection
FATİH CİBALİ E Atatürk Avenue Connection
FATİH UNKAPANI G Yavuz Sinan Camii Street
FATİH KÜÇÜKPAZAR G Yeni Hayat Street
FATİH KÜÇÜKPAZAR G Kazancılar Street
FATİH KÜÇÜKPAZAR G Küçükpazar Street
FATİH EMİNÖNÜ G Kıble Çeşme Street
FATİH EMİNÖNÜ G Ord. Prof Dr Cemil Birsel Street
FATİH EMİNÖNÜ G Çanakçılar Street
FATİH EMİNÖNÜ G Mahkeme Street
FATİH EMİNÖNÜ G Asmaaltı Street
FATİH EMİNÖNÜ G Kalçin Street
FATİH SİRKECİ G Arpacılar Street
FATİH SİRKECİ G Yalı Köşkü Street
FATİH SİRKECİ E Ankara Street
FATİH SİRKECİ G Sirkeci İstasyon Street
FATİH SARAYBURNU G Gülhane Park Sea Side Enterance
FATİH CANKURTARAN G Ahırkapı Street
FATİH AHIRKAPI G Kalyon Otel Restaurant
FATİH KUMKAPI G Aksaka Street
FATİH KUMKAPI E Avrasya Tunnel “U” Turn
FATİH KUMKAPI G Şair Sermet Street
FATİH KUMKAPI G Kumluk Street
FATİH KUMKAPI G Çap Ariz Street
FATİH YENİKAPI E Yenikapı Turnout
FATİH YENİKAPI E Namık Kemal Street

*E POLICE

**G PRIVATE SECURITY

Race Time Limit
The time limit for 10K runners is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Weather Forecast

Intermediate Schedule
In the 10K run, the rank of the runners is determined at the 5K and finish points.
Water and Freshment Stations / Toilets
There are freshment stations every 5 km along the race course. There are water and sponge stations in between the refreshment stations.

Toilets

There will be public and portable toilets available in various spots on the race course. The toilet spots will be indicated with signs so as to ensure that runners get easy access. The toilets will generally be placed 100 to 200 meters after water stations.

Safekeeping Tent

Please fill in the information requested on the reverse of your bag number and attach it to your bag. The number tag must be attached to your bag before the race. Please do not use this number if you will not deliver your bag.

Only the bags provided to athletes will be accepted at the safekeeping tents by the organization committee. The other bags and belongings will not be accepted due to security concerns.

The athletes who will deliver their bags to safekeeping buses are required to put the bag number provided by the organization, in the outermost pocket.

Bags must be delivered to safekeeping tents/buses before the time for delivery is over. The bags not delivered until such time will not be accepted.

Participants must not put valuable articles, money, telephone, wallet or similar other belongings in the bags they will deliver to safekeeping buses. In case of lost bags, the institution and authorities who hold the organization cannot be held responsible.

Bags may be lost in case of bag delivery to a place or vehicle other than safekeeping tents/buses. In such case, the institution and authorities who hold the organization cannot be held responsible.

*Don not forget that you need to leave your safekeeping items at the latest 20 minutes before the start time of the category you will run. For example, for the run that will start at 08.10, the athlete must have delivered his/her bag at 07.50 at the latest.

AWARDS

Medal
All runners who complete the race within the 1 hour 30 minutes time limit are awarded with a medal at the finish point.

Participants who do not finish the race wiithin the time limit lose their right for a medal.

Trophies and Awards

Trophies will be presented to male and female athletes ranked in the 10K Category in the general classification.

Award Ceremony

It will be announced later.

RACE KIT

Race Kit Distribution

It will be announced later.

Chip Usage Video
Information on how to use your chip is available in the video below.

Electronic Timing Chip

At the Race Kit Distribution area, all participants who register for the race will be given an Electronic Timing Chip with Recycling feature, that will measure their grades during the race.

Do not forget to wear your chip distributed with the race kits on the day of the race, do not take it out of your shoes during the race. The degrees of the racers running without chips cannot be measured.

We strongly advise you not to exchange your chip with other runners, as your chip is identified by your identification information.

Do not cross the finish line a second time or re-enter any part of the track.

Bib Number

Participants will receive their bib numbers during kit distribution. Your bib number will be determined when you receive your kit.

The bib number you receive is only for you and the Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon organization. Do not copy or replace this number with other participants.

If you give or change your bib number to someone else, your rating will be void as you would have violated the race rules.

ATTENTION: If you give your bib number to or exchange it with another person, this may risk his or her health since he or she will not be sufficiently prepared to Istanbul Half Marathon.

You will need to show your bib number in order to leave your bag to the safekeeping tent.

Your bib number must be attached on your chest throughout the race.

You need to attach your bib number in visible fashion so as to ensure that the official photographers of Istanbul Half Marathon can take your photos and you can find these photos later.

Please do not forget to put on the timekeeping chip, which has been delivered to you with your bib number and is used for keeping the time of your run, before the race starts.

Please completely fill in the required information on the reverse of your bib number, so that we can immediately intervene in case of any health issue.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Health Advice

Please get a medical examination before the race.

Patients with respiratory tract and heart diseases must not attend to the race.

You should attend to the race after a good sleep and rest.

Please have a breakfast early in the morning of the race and avoid alcoholic and acid drinks.

You should definitely put on your running shoes with socks.

You can cream your toes in order to prevent possible wounds which may occur after the race.

Please leave the race and ask help from health officers in case of any health issue which may occur during the race.

Important:

Do not take part in the race if you have recently had a cold, flu or fever; if you have vomited; if you had chest pains; or if you are weak and not feeling well. You may be at serious risk on race day. In this case, please be informed that Istanbul Half-Marathon will also be held one year later and consider attending to the next race.

Bus Departure Points for Runners Leaving the Race

There will be 3 buses at the 13th, 15th and 17th kilometres for runners who leave the race and don’t wish to continue till the finish point.

To read our blog “What Should I Do to Avoid Injuries?” you can click here.

To read our blog “What Should Be the Fluid and Nutrient Intake while Preparing for the Marathon?” you can click here.

Personal Check List
Before the race
– Flight/journey
– Visa/passport
– Hotel/Accommodation
– Money transfer

Event Week
– Check your flight times
– Determine your emergency contacts

The Race Day
– Check bus locations and times so you can reach the starting point.
– Attach your chest number to your t-shirt with hooked needles and fill in the information on the back.
– Attach your race chip to your shoe so that your running time can be measured.
– Please bring shorts and the t-shirt (previously worn), running socks, gloves, headband, sunglasses, pulsimeter watch and running shoes (must be minimum 50k and worn previously).
– Enter the event area through the relevant gate according to the letter written on your chest number.
– Bring old shorts and t-shirts with you to warm up at the start area.
– Have enough beverages with you.
– Hand over your race bag to the items buses.

After the race
– Food and drink
– Shirt
-Receiving your race bag from the luggage bus

Organizational Restrictions

Istanbul Half Marathon is a running event and, therefore, athletes are not allowed to attend with a bicycle, motorcycle, any wheeler or non-wheeler vehicle or an animal. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality organizes other races and events for sports performed with these means. Participants are required to arrive with sportswear suitable for the organization.

It is strictly prohibited for all the runners who register to any category under Istanbul Half Marathon, to bring or exhibit at the race area products which promote a brand, foundation, organization or entity other than the t-shirts, flags and similar other articles distributed by the sponsor companies. Legal action will be taken against those persons and institutions who behave to the contrary.

Is There a Wheelchair Classification?

In our competition, there is no classification of wheelchair in any class.

Services Offered within the Scope of the Event

Electronic timing
Race Kit (chest number and electronic chip)
Race bag
T-shirt
Medal
Certificate
Water and nutrition stations on the race course
Food package after the race
Photograph service
Free transportation in the vehicles belonging to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (Marmaray is not included)

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