Marathons trigger widespread road closures in Ankara, Girne, and Bodensee

Multiple major marathons scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, are causing significant traffic disruptions across several regions.

In Ankara, Turkey, the Presidential Half Marathon will trigger widespread road closures starting at 06:30. The Ankara Police Department has announced that several major streets, including Alparslan Türkeş, Bahriye Üçok, Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak, and Nizami Gencevi, may be closed in both directions. Additionally, parts of Dögol, Muammer Bostancı, and Akdeniz streets will face restrictions, while İsmet İnönü Boulevard will see one-way traffic limitations.

In Girne, Cyprus, the Girne Half Marathon will result in various road closures throughout the city. Key roads such as 20 Temmuz Kordonboyu, Mersin, and Mustafa Çağatay will be closed between 06:00 and 12:00. Other streets will face staggered closures between 06:00 and 10:00. Local police have provided alternative routes through Ozanköy and Gamarez Street for drivers traveling to and from Lefkoşa and Çatalköy.

In the Bodensee region, the 3-Country Marathon involving approximately 14,000 runners will affect transit between Austria and Switzerland. The route spans from Lindau through Bregenz and Hard to St. Margrethen. Significant closures are expected in Bregenz, including the Mehrerauerbrücke and Mehrerauerstraße, as well as the border crossing between Höchst and St. Margrethen.