Night Marathon 2026
A new experience awaits you on the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
The night marathon is making its debut with not only a new race but also a fun program of events. The event is held along the Tarabya-Sarıyer coast, a popular route for running enthusiasts. The pleasant Bosphorus route will witness thousands of steps. In addition to the 42km and 21km relay races, you can also run a 10km individual race.
The course will start and finish between Çayırbaşı Stadium and Büyükdere Fidanlığı. The route will begin by passing through Kireçburnu, Tarabya, Kireçburnu, Büyükdere, Sarıyer, and Büyükdere, before returning to the starting point and completing the course.
Course and Races
Our 10.5km course, starting from Çayırbaşı and continuing between Tarabya and Sarıyer, requires two runners for a half marathon, and four runners for a marathon.
42K - Marathon: Run by teams of four, with each team member completing the 10.5km course once.
21K - Half Marathon: Run by teams of two, with each team member completing the 10.5km course once.
10K - Fun Run: Run individually, 10.5km course completed once.
NIGHT MARATHON
PROGRAM
04.07.2026, Sarıyer İSTANBUL
ENTRIES
Erken Kayıt: 21.11.2025 - 04.01.2026
Normal Kayıt: 05.01.2026 - 26.04.2026
Geç Kayıt: 27.04.2026 - 07.06.2026
BIP COLLECTION
03.07.2026 10:00-22:00
04.07.2026 10:00-19:00
COURSE LIMITS
42K: 04.07.2026 22:00 - 05.07.2026 04:00
21K: 04.07.2026 22:30 - 05.07.2026 02:00
10K: 04.07.2026 23:00 - 05.07.2026 01:30
PRIZE GIVING
42K: 05.07.2026 04:30
10K ve 21K: 05.07.2026 02:30
42K Marathon
Relay (4 Runners)
The 42K Marathon race will be run as a relay. Four people must take turns completing the 10.5km course.
Start Time: 10:00 PM (Saturday, July 4, 2026)
Course Closing: 4:00 AM (Sunday, July 5, 2026)
Award Ceremony: 4:30 AM (Sunday, July 5, 2026)
Disqualification Time: 6 Hours
Categories
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Women (Team members consist of 4 female athletes.)
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Men (Team members consist of 4 male athletes.)
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Mixed (Team members consist of 2 female and 2 male athletes.)
Registration Fees*
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Early Registration Fee: 115€ (until 04.01.26)
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Regular Registration Fee: 130€ (until 26.04.26)
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Late Registration Fee: 150€ (until 07.06.26)
*This is the team fee.
Services Offered as Part of Registration
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Timing Chip
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Food and drinks at refreshment points along the route
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Finisher Medal (Must be completed within the disqualification period.)
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Finisher Buffet (Must be completed within the disqualification period.)
21K Half Marathon
Relay (2 Runners)
The 21K Half Marathon will be run as a relay. Two people must take turns completing the 10.5km course.
Start Time: 10:30 PM (Saturday, July 4, 2026)
Course Closing: 02:00 AM (Sunday, July 5, 2026)
Award Ceremony: 02:30 AM (Sunday, July 5, 2026)
Disqualification Time: 3 Hours 30 minutes
Categories
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Women (Team members consist of 2 female athletes.)
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Men (Team members consist of 2 male athletes.)
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Mixed (Team members consist of 1 female and 1 male athletes.)
Registration Fees*
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Early Registration Fee: 65€ (until 04.01.26)
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Regular Registration Fee: 75€ (until 26.04.26)
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Late Registration Fee: 100€ (until 07.06.26)
*This is the team fee.
Services Offered as Part of Registration
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Timing Chip
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Food and drinks at refreshment points along the route
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Finisher Medal (Must be completed within the disqualification period.)
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Finisher Buffet (Must be completed within the disqualification period.)
10K Fun Run
Individual (1 Runners)
The 10K Fun Run will be run individually. Participants must complete the 10.5km course.
Start Time: 11:00 PM (Saturday, July 4, 2026)
Course Closing: 01:30 AM (Sunday, July 5, 2026)
Award Ceremony: 02:30 AM (Sunday, July 5, 2026)
Disqualification Time: 2 Hours 30 minutes
Categories
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Overall Women
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Overall Men
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Women/Men Age Categories (18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
Registration Fees
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Early Registration Fee: 35€ (until 04.01.26)
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Regular Registration Fee: 40€ (until 26.04.26)
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Late Registration Fee: 50€ (until 07.06.26)
Services Offered as Part of Registration
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Timing Chip
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Food and drinks at refreshment points along the route
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Finisher Medal (Must be completed within the disqualification period.)
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Finisher Buffet (Must be completed within the disqualification period.)
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