The competition is organized by SPOR ISTANBUL during the sponsorship of Türkiye İş Bankası.
This is the only marathon in the world that connects two continents. The race starts in the Asian part of the city, after which the runners immediately cross the bridge and find themselves in the European part.
The start of the 42-kilometer race will be given at the “False Bridge on July 15”. The competition will end with the Sultananmet Mosque.
Istanbul Marathon passes through many historical attractions that reflect the rich heritage of the city.
The marathon is included in the category of “Golden Sign” of the World Athletics Association.
The winners of the 46th Istanbul marathon in the male and female categories will receive 45 thousand dollars. The finishes of the second will receive 20 thousand dollars each, and holders of the third place – 10 thousand dollars.
Istanbul Marathon – an international competition for running on the highway, which annually takes place in Istanbul, Türkiye. It has been held since 1979 in one of the Sundays of November.