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Istanbul Marathon

· starts 9:00 AM
Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Istanbul, Turkey. The next edition is in November 2027; its day hasn't been announced. The race gives its climbing as 400 ft (122 m); measured from its course file, it's 650 ft (198 m). It starts at 164 ft (50 m) above sea level. Its high point is 292 ft (89 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all; registration opened on August 1, 2026. The field is about 15,000 runners.

No other upcoming marathons in Turkey are listed. Istanbul Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.3miDistance
400ftClimbing
15,000runnersField
67°Flow 55°FTypical race day

The course

26.3miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
650ftMeasured climb
689ftDescent
292ftHigh point
2ftLow point

Questions about Istanbul Marathon

When is Istanbul Marathon 2027?

Istanbul Marathon 2027 is in November 2027; its day hasn't been announced yet.

Where is Istanbul Marathon?

Istanbul Marathon is held in Istanbul, Turkey.

How long is Istanbul Marathon?

Istanbul Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Istanbul Marathon have?

Istanbul Marathon has 400 ft (122 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Istanbul Marathon?

Istanbul Marathon has open registration. Registration opened on August 1, 2026.

What is the weather usually like at Istanbul Marathon?

Around Istanbul Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 67°F (19°C) and the low about 55°F (13°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Istanbul Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Istanbul Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Istanbul Marathon?

Istanbul Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

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