# Gelibolu Marathon in Gallipoli Peninsula

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gelibolu-marathon-in-gallipoli-peninsula
> Updated: 2026-10-18T07:46:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The 11th Gelibolu Marathon was organized on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Çanakkale to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory. The event was scheduled to include various race distances, such as 42km, 21km, and 10km, alongside a 1,915-meter ‘Respect Run’.

Following the event, it was reported that approximately 3,000 athletes from 10 different countries participated. The races began at the Namazgah Battery in the Eceabat district. İsmail Kaşdemir, Head of the Çanakkale Wars Gallipoli Historical Area, noted that the motto for the year was ‘a trace in every step’, highlighting the spiritual and historical importance of the location. The marathon was attended by local officials, including Çanakkale Governor Ömer Toraman and Deputy Minister of National Education Muhammet Bilal Macit.

## Claims

- The 11th International Gallipoli Marathon was held in the Historical Gallipoli Peninsula. (reported by 4 sources)
- Approximately 3,000 athletes from 10 different countries participated in the event. (reported by 4 sources)
- The marathon included four categories: 10K, 21K, 42K, and a 1,915-meter public run. (reported by 3 sources)
- The event was held to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victories. (reported by 3 sources)
- The races began at Namazgah Battery in the Eceabat district. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Gallipoli Peninsula hosts 11th International Marathon

The 11th International Gallipoli Marathon in Turkey hosted nearly 3,000 athletes from 10 countries to mark the 111th anniversary of the Çanakkale Victories.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gallipoli-peninsula-hosts-11th-international-marathon

### 2026-10-13: Gelibolu Marathon to take place on historic Gallipoli Peninsula

The 11th Gelibolu Marathon will be held on October 18 in Çanakkale, Turkey, featuring thousands of international runners on the historic Gallipoli Peninsula battlefield.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gelibolu-marathon-to-take-place-on-historic-gallipoli-peninsula

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