According to the statement which was given by the Directorate of Marathon & Security in Istanbul, due to the excessive traffic and high mobility, some roads will be remain closed during some hours.
The roads that will be closed are (both directions):
- All the sea side road from Yenikapi to Eyup
We recommend you to stay away from these roads & area during marathon.
However you are able to visit the old city to enjoy both the significant sights and the beautiful parks which now are full of tulips!
HALF MARATHON (21K) COURSE
Starting from Yenikapı Meeting Area, the coastal road turns towards Eyüp direction. The route continues from Kumkapi, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Unkapanı, Fener, Balat and as soon as Feshane passes through it, it makes "U" turn from the river located at Eyüp Kavsak. The race returns from the same direction and ends in the Yenikapi Meeting Area, the starting point of the race.
10K COURSE
Starting from the 10K racing Yenikapı Meeting Area, the coastal road leads to Eyüp direction. The route crosses the Kumkapi and makes a "U" turn on the road 200 meters before the Sirkeci reaches the lights. The race returns from the same direction and ends in the Yenikapi Meeting Area, the starting point of the race.
If you want to have more information please visit http://www.yarimaraton.istanbul/homepage
Enjoy your trip!