AT THE #FASTESTHALF, COUNTRIES RACE FOR GLORY!

This year, athletes competed not only for their personal achievements but also for the pride of their countries at the Türkiye İş Bankası 20th Istanbul Half Marathon.
Held in the historic atmosphere of Istanbul, every step in this half marathon was not just toward a personal goal but also contributed to a shared national success. All participating athletes became part of a moment of great pride for their nations.

The “Challange of Countries” ranking, based on the average performances of the top 5 athletes from each country, revealed not only the level of participation but also the competitive strength of each nation. According to this year’s results, Türkiye claimed the top spot, followed by Russia, France, Iran, and Germany.

Men’s Results:

Ranking	Country	Result
1	Türkiye	01:11:13
2	Russia	01:18:56
3	France	01:20:12
4	Iran	01:21:13
5	Germany	01:22:49

Women’s Results:

Ranking	Country	Result
1	Türkiye	01:24:05
2	Russia	01:29:13
3	France	01:37:49
4	Kazakhstan	01:38:44
5	Iran	01:41:05

WHAT ARE CHALLANGE OF COUNTRIES?

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CATEGORIES

Men’s Category:

The times of the 5 fastest male athletes in the country are added up.
The country with the best total time is the champion!

Women Category:

The times of the 3 fastest female athletes in the country are added up.
The country with the best total time is the champion!

There is no age limit! Only the general category will be evaluated.