Istanbul Marathon elite athlete roster announced

The 48th Istanbul Marathon, organized by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Spor Istanbul, is scheduled for Sunday, November 1. As a World Athletics 'Gold Label' road race, the event is expected to draw approximately 45,000 participants across all categories.

The elite field includes 47 athletes, consisting of 28 men and 19 women. In the women's category, defending champion Bizuager Aderra of Ethiopia returns to defend her title. She faces significant competition from Kenyan athlete Judith Korir, a 2022 World Championship silver medalist, as well as Ethiopian runner Kasaneh Baze.

In the men's category, 2024 champion Dejene Debela will compete to defend his title in the world's only intercontinental marathon.