Marathons in Turkey 2026: Routes, Dates & Elevation Profiles

Turkey is home to 2 marathons in our database, spread across cities including Antalya and Istanbul.

Istanbul Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 11,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

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Istanbul Marathon

The Istanbul Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 11k finishers on an urban road in Istanbul, Turkey. The course starts on the Asian side and finishes in Sultanahmet on the European side — the only intercontinental marathon. The route crosses the Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge) around kilometre 15. Mostly flat on both continents with a climb on the bridge.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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Runtalya Marathon

The Runtalya Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April on a scenic coastal road in Antalya, Turkey. Warm sea-level conditions and coastal scenery make it a popular spring destination race. The course passes Mediterranean seafront roads, resort districts, and palm-lined avenues. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027