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Kayseri hosts 6th International Half Marathon with 10,000 participants
The 6th International Kayseri Half Marathon, organized by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, drew 10,000 participants to the city. The event featured three categories: 21K, 10K, and a public run.
The marathon included 200 foreign athletes representing 22 different countries, including participants from Germany, the United States, and Australia. In the 21K category, Ali Kaya took first place in the men's general classification, while Nursena Çeto won the women's category. In the 10K category, Diyar Ergüven and Pınar Demir secured first place in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
A total of 2,774,000 TL in prize money was distributed among the winners. During the event, Kayseri Mayor Dr. Memduh Büyükkılıç consulted with Turkish Athletics Federation President Dr. Ahmet Karadağ regarding the potential transition of the event from a half marathon to a full marathon. The organization is part of Kayseri's efforts to strengthen its sports culture as it prepares for its designation as the 2029 World Sports Capital.
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Ahmet Karadağ · Kayseri · Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality · Memduh Büyükkılıç · Turkish Athletics Federation
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The competition included three categories: 21K, 10K, and a public run. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ali Kaya won first place in the men's 21K general classification. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event saw a total participation of 10,000 people. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nursena Çeto won first place in the women's 21K category. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 2,774,000 TL in prizes was distributed. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 200 foreign athletes from 22 different countries participated in the marathon. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 6th International Kayseri Half Marathon was organized by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Turkish Athletics Federation President discussed the possibility of converting the half marathon into a full marathon. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr