Istanbul Marathon

The only marathon that crosses between two continents, running over the Bosphorus bridge from Asia into Europe and finishing near the Blue Mosque. Hilly in the second half.

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Where it runs

Istanbul Marathon course map: the route through Istanbul, with the start and the finish marked.
Istanbul Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

The only marathon that crosses between two continents, running over the Bosphorus bridge from Asia into Europe and finishing near the Blue Mosque. Hilly in the second half.

Next edition
01 November 2026
Elevation gain
178 m
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Undulating
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026