# Republic Day running events in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/republic-day-running-events-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-10-21T10:43:11.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Turkey has organized various running events to commemorate the anniversary of the Republic. In Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, the 17th Republic Run took place, featuring a 10-kilometer course with 2,026 registered athletes. To mark the 103rd anniversary of the Republic, the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality announced the International Osmangazi Republic Run, scheduled for October 29. The event aims to host approximately 6,000 participants from 19 different countries for a 10-kilometer race and a 5-kilometer public run. Dr. Hayri Baraçlı, General Secretary of the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, stated that the event is intended to connect the historical heritage of the Republic with the future goals of young people, using the Osmangazi Bridge as a symbol of Turkey’s infrastructure and engineering capacity. In Kadıköy, approximately 3,500 athletes participated in a ‘10K Republic Run’ at the Caddebostan Çetin Emeç Event Area. Organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Turkish Athletics Federation, and the Istanbul Governorship, the race included professional athletes and members of the public. Every participant was awarded a medal, and the event included interactive games and stage performances. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Turkey to host international run on Osmangazi Bridge for Republic Day Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality will host the International Osmangazi Republic Run on October 29, featuring 6,000 participants from 19 countries to celebrate Turkey's 103rd Republic Day. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-host-international-run-on-osmangazi-bridge-for-republic-day ### 2026-10-18: Zeytinburnu hosts 17th Republic Run with 2,026 athletes The 17th Zeytinburnu Republic Run in Istanbul saw 2,026 athletes compete in a 10km race. Ali Kaya and Emebet Ejigu Bizuneh secured first place in the men's and women's general classifications, respectively. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zeytinburnu-republic-run-attracts-2026-athletes --- Cite as: Republic Day running events in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/republic-day-running-events-in-turkey