İznik to host Equinox 2026 Photographers Marathon

İznik Municipality has announced the Equinox 2026 Photographers Marathon, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 21, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the Turkish Photography Art Federation (TFSF) and the Bursa Cinema and Photography Art Association (BURFOD), the event aims to showcase the historical and natural beauty of İznik through professional photography.

The competition features a total prize pool of 165,000 Turkish Lira. Top prizes include 30,000 Lira for first place, 25,000 Lira for second, and 20,000 Lira for third. Additional awards include two honorable mentions of 7,500 Lira each and 3,000 Lira for each of the thirty photos selected for exhibition. There is also a dedicated category for drone photography with prizes of 25,000, 20,000, and 15,000 Lira for the first, second, and third place winners, respectively.

İznik Mayor Kağan Mehmet Usta stated that the organization is intended to promote the district's thousand-year history and unique natural landscapes. Competition results are expected to be announced on September 28, 2026.