St. Nicholas Half Marathon to be held in Demre, Antalya

The St. Nicholas Half Marathon is scheduled to take place on December 5 and 6 in the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey. The event will serve as the concluding day of the 3rd St. Nicholas Festival, which celebrates the legacy of Saint Nicholas.

Participants can choose from three different routes: a 21K Santa course, a 12K Myra course, and a 5K Demre course. The 21K and 12K races will begin in front of the St. Nicholas Monument Museum in Demre city center, traversing historical sites including the Myra and Andriake ancient cities, Çayağzı Port, Sülüklü Beach, and the Demre coastline. The 5K race will be held along the Demre coast.

The event is organized by Rossist Event with the primary sponsorship of Demre Municipality. It is supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Antalya Governor's Office, the Demre District Governor's Office, and the Turkish Athletics Federation.