Running races in Turkey
Find running races in Turkey. Compare 6 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons, 20K races and half marathons.
Events to explore include Istanbul Marathon, 8. Gazi Half Marathon and 8th International Mersin Marathon.
26 listed events · 6 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
6 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Istanbul Marathon
TURIstanbul
İstanbul Marathon — Marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →8. Gazi Half Marathon
TURGaziantep
8. Gazi Half Marathon — Gaziantep, Turkey. World Athletics calendar (F).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗8th International Mersin Marathon
TURMersin
8th International Mersin Marathon — Mersin, Turkey. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Label Road Races – Elite).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Runtalya Marathon presented by Fraport TAV
TURAntalya
Runtalya Marathon presented by Fraport TAV — Half and Marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Türkiye İş Bankası İstanbul Half Marathon
TURIstanbul
Türkiye İş Bankası İstanbul Half Marathon — Half.
· Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Kaçkar by UTMB
TURAyder Village
Kaçkar by UTMB — an official UTMB World Series Event.
· 20K / 44K / 82K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
10k National Team Sellection for ERC
TURKocaeli
10k National Team Sellection for ERC at Kocaeli (TUR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →45.International Trabzon Half Marathon - Ahmet Aytar Half Marathon League 1. Stage
TURTrabzon
45.International Trabzon Half Marathon - Ahmet Aytar Half Marathon League 1. Stage at Trabzon (TUR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →ALANYA ULTRA
TUR
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →International Runkara 10K
TURAnkara
International Runkara 10K at Ankara (TUR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →International Runkara Half Marathon
TURAnkara
International Runkara Half Marathon at Ankara (TUR).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Istanbul 15 km
TURIstanbul
Istanbul 15 km
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Turkey
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Istanbul (2), Antalya (1), Ayder Village (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Turkey
Which running races are coming up in Turkey?
Istanbul Marathon is listed for 1 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). 8. Gazi Half Marathon is listed for 22 November 2026. 8th International Mersin Marathon is listed for 13 December 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Turkey?
Look for marathons, 20K races and half marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Turkey?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.