Running competitions held in Istanbul and Iskele

Various running events are taking place in the region. In Istanbul, the final stage of the ‘Istanbul’u Koşuyorum’ series will be held in Yenikapı on Sunday, October 4. Organized by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Spor Istanbul, the event features 5km and 10km courses with a total of 7,500 participants. The 10km race serves as a qualifying criterion for the 48th Istanbul Marathon.

In Iskele, the municipality held its inaugural Iskele Half Marathon. The event included four categories: 500m, 3km, 10km, and 21km. Proceeds from the competition are designated as a donation to the Ötüken Special Education and Vocational Training School.