Maraton (42.195 Km)

MARATHON (42,195 KM) GENERAL INFORMATIONS

 

Date and Time:

The Marathon starts at 09:00am on Sunday, 11th November 2012.

 

Time Limit:

5 hours 30 minutes. The traffic opens at 14:30. After that time, the participants who are still on the course will be asked to continue running on the sidewalks.

Start                  Bosphorus bridge will open at 11.00 a.m.

5. Km                will open at 12.00 a.m. (3.00 hours)

8. Km                Dolmabahce - Findikli will open at 13.00 a.m. (4.00 hours)

10. Km              will open at 10.20 a.m. (1.20 hours)

15. Km              will open at 11.00 a.m. (2.00 hours)

20. Km              will open at 11.40 a.m. (2.40 hours)

25. Km              will open at 12.20 a.m. (3.20 hours)

30. Km              will open at 13.00 a.m. (4.00 hours)

35. Km              will open at 13.40 a.m. (4.40 hours)

40. Km              will open at 14.40 a.m. (5.20 hours)

42,195. Km      will open at 14.30 a.m. (5.30 hours)

Any runner for whom no time is shown at the start, finish and the above mentioned timing zones will be disqualifed.

 

Entry Requirements:

You must be 18 years of age or older on race day, 11th November 2012 to register for the Marathon.

 

Application Deadline: 

Registration is possible until 23:59 GMT on 30th September 2012, (Unless the participation limit is reached before this date).

 

Maximum Number of Entrants:

5.000 runners.

 

Entry Fee:

The entry fee for the Marathon;

•     50 TL from 1 January to 31 July 2012,
•     60 TL from 1 August to 31 August 2012,
•     100 TL from 1 September to 30 September 2012.

( Exchange rate will be calculated as 1 $ for 1,5 TL, 1 € for 2 TL )

How to Enter:

Please follow the instructions on the Registration page. When you register online and pay the entry fee through the secure system, please check your registration from Confirmation page.

Please note that, you will not receive a confirmation e-mail! 

Where to Pick Up the Race Pack:

The entrants will receive their race packs at the İstanbul Congress Center. The race pack includes the bib number, the timing chip and the marathon t-shirt. Race Packs will not be distributed after the Marathon Expo closed on 10th November 2012.

Bib Numbers: 

One bib number will be given for the each competitors. Bib number, with four safety pin should be held to the uniform's chest part.

Timing Chip:

All Marathon entrants will receive single-use timing chips with the event logo in their race packs. The price of the chip is included in the entry fee. The chip must be tied with the shoelace.

Timing is done by ChampionChip. The ChampionChip is a plastic transponder which has to be attached to your running shoe. It registers your personal time. The ChampionChip is used to keep times at most running events in Turkey and at most of large marathons worldwide.

Finishers´ Medals:

Marathon finishers will be presented a commemorative medal at the finish line (until the finish is closed).

Pasta Party:

There is no separate pasta party. Pasta will be served as well as some other traditional Turkish food at the Expo at all times from 8th November to 10th November.

Starts And Finish Areas: 

The start area distance is 300 meter to the Bosphorus Bridge's. The Race will be finished in front of the Sultanahmet Mosque in Sultanahmet Square.

Transportation to Start Area:

Free transportation to the start area will be provided for the participants on the race day from Taksim, the city centre, and from Sultanahmet. The buses will leave from 07:00 on, the last bus leaving at 07:30.

Personal Belongings: 

Personal belongings may be left in the buses that will take the participants to the start area. Bringing valuables is not recommended. Organization committee is not responsible for lost items. All participants will considered as they have read and confiremed the statement on the registration form.

Course Support:

Drinking/sponging and refreshment stations are provided every 2,5 Km after 5th Km.

Possible Weather Conditions:

12-13 degrees Celcius at the start 16-17 degrees Celcius at the finish.

Medical Support:

30 ambulances will be available throughout the course and a Tent Hospital will be located at the finish. 

Health Advice: 

Please, be examined before the race. People who has respiratory tract and heart disease should not participate into Marathon. Please participate into the marathon after you have enough rest. In the race morning have your breakfast early and avoid yourself from the acidic and alcoholic drinks. Please wear socks with your sneakers necessarily. Please leave the race if you have health problems during the race you can also ask for medical assistance from health officers.

International Arrivals:

The nearest airport to the main locations such as the Marathon Office, the Expo and the finish area is Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IATA Code: IST), 25km to the City center. The Sabiha Gokcen Airport (IATA Code: SAW) on the Asian part of the city is an alternative at a distance of 50km to the City center. There are shuttle services at both airports provided by the ground handling company HAVAS. It is also possible to book a pick-up service through privately owned www.istanbulairportshuttle.com. Metro operates between the Ataturk Airport and Aksaray, a district close to Sultanahmet. A taxi costs around 15 Euros to Sultanahmet or Taksim, the city center.

Accommodation:

Individuals or groups who will participate in the Istanbul Marathon are welcome to ask for assistance with their accommodation. A range of hotels is available at special rates for our participants and their accompanies. All requests must include the anticipated itinerary and the number of rooms required and must be sent to pelin@ultraturizm.com.tr by fax to +90 312 418 65 55. Please also see our Contact page to check if there is a travel agent or a tour operator in your country who offers a package for the Istanbul Marathon.

Limitations of Organization: 

The athletes cannot attend to the Marathon with bicycle, motorcycle, roller skates or any other vehicles. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality organizes different competitions and sports events with such vehicles. Participants must join to organizations with the appropriate sports clothing.

Attention !

-You'll see 42,195 Km (Marathon) registration form in the next page. If you want to register to 15 Km or 8 Km you must click their logo on the home page.

-Payment can only be made by credit card.

-Telephone, fax, or e-mail applications are not accepted.

-It is not permitted to pass on your bib number to anyone else.

-There are no cancellation, postpone and changes category after you done your registration.

-Click to online registration for Marathon (42,195 Km) race.