Türkiye İş Bankası 48th Istanbul Marathon
Country Turkey
Distances Marathon (42.2 km)
Surface Road
Preliminary Specs from World's Marathons , last checked 14 October 2026. How we verify
The Istanbul Marathon is an intercontinental point-to-point road race that starts on the Asian side, crosses the Bosphorus Bridge and finishes at the Hippodrome on the European side. It has World Athletics Gold Label status and suits runners who want a scenic, historic course.
The race
| Country | Turkey |
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| Year | 2026 |
Course
| Distances | Marathon (42.2 km) |
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| Longest distance | 42.2 km |
| Surface | Road |
| Course | Point to point |
| AIMS or Athletics Australia certified | Yes |
Entry
| Currency | Eur |
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Entry conditions
| Qualifying time required | Boston Marathon Qualifier |
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| Course cut-off | 6.3 hours |
On the day
| Chip timed | Yes |
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| Bag drop | Yes |