Istanbul Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Istanbul Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Istanbul Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Istanbul Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 76/100
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
6:20:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Istanbul Marathon?
The Istanbul Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 183 m.
Where does the Istanbul Marathon route go?
The Istanbul Marathon route starts at Asian side of Istanbul, in front of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge (First Bosphorus Bridge), Üsküdar and finishes at Sultanahmet Square, between the Blue Mosque and the Obelisk (European side). Underfoot, expect asphalt road. It passes Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge), Golden Horn, Galata Bridge, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. World Athletics Gold Label road race.
What should runners know on race day for the Istanbul Marathon?
Traffic-free closed roads including the Bosphorus Bridge and coastal roads on race morning.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Coastal
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 183 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:09:44 (Daniel Kibet)
- Women's course record
- 2:18:35 (Ruth Chepngetich)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 6 hours 20 minutes
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Traffic-free closed roads including the Bosphorus Bridge and coastal roads on race morning
- Expo / packet pickup
- Bib and timing-chip collection at Kanyon AVM in the days before the race; no race-day pickup
Access and course status
- Start
- Asian side of Istanbul, in front of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge (First Bosphorus Bridge), Üsküdar
- Finish
- Sultanahmet Square, between the Blue Mosque and the Obelisk (European side)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Asphalt road
- Landmarks
- Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge), Golden Horn, Galata Bridge, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square, Obelisk of Theodosius
- Notable features
- World Athletics Gold Label road race
- crosses three bridges - one over the Bosphorus and two over the Golden Horn. Also offers a 15.5K race and a free public run (not standard labelled distances)
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 15°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 76Favourability /100