Information About To International Yalıkavak Half Marathon

Registration Periods

21K

  1. Registration Period: 15.08.2026 – 31.12.2026  2,000 TL
  2. Registration Period: 01.01.2027 – 28.02.2027  2,200 TL
  3. Registration Period: 01.03.2027 – 23.04.2027  2,400 TL

10K

  1. Registration Period: 15.08.2026 – 31.12.2026  1,800 TL
  2. Registration Period: 01.01.2027 – 28.02.2027  2,000 TL
  3. Registration Period: 01.03.2027 – 23.04.2027  2,100 TL

5K

  1. Registration Period: 15.08.2026 – 31.12.2026  1,500 TL
  2. Registration Period: 01.01.2027 – 28.02.2027  1,700 TL
  3. Registration Period: 01.03.2027 – 23.04.2027  1,800 TL

Kids’ Run

Participation is free of charge.

Registration Requirements

Race registrations must be completed through the online registration system designated by the event organizer.

Participants are required to provide all requested personal information completely and accurately during registration.

The organizer reserves the right to review and reject registration applications when deemed necessary.

All athletes who register for the race are considered to have accepted the race rules.

Participants under the age of 18 must submit a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

The minimum age for participation in the 21K, 10K, and 5K races is 16.

The Kids’ Run will be held in the following age categories:

Ages 6–7

Children must run accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Ages 8–10

Children may participate independently.

The Kids’ Run course will be approximately 300 metres for both age categories.

The organizer reserves the right to prevent a participant from starting or continuing the race when deemed necessary.

All participants are responsible for ensuring that their health condition is suitable for participation.

Payment Methods

Age-Based Award Categories

CategoryMenWoman’s
GeneralTop 3Top 3
35–39 AgeTop 3Top 3
40–44 AgeTop 3Top 3
45–49 AgeTop 3Top 3
50–54 AgeTop 3Top 3
55–59 AgeTop 3Top 3
60-64 AgeTop 3Top 3
65-69 AgeTop 3Top 3
70-74 AgeTop 3Top 3
75+Top 3Top 3

All athletes participating in the race will receive a commemorative medal from the organizer.

Athletes who place in the overall classification will be awarded a trophy and a commemorative medal.

Athletes who place in their respective age categories will be awarded a plaque and a commemorative medal.

All children participating in the Kids’ Run will receive a commemorative medal.

Disqualification Rules

All athletes must wear their race bibs visibly throughout the race.

Shortening the course, leaving the designated route, or receiving outside assistance is prohibited.

Any physical or verbal harassment of another athlete will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct.

Littering is prohibited throughout the race.

The use of headphones is not permitted.

The use of devices that produce sound at a level that may disturb other athletes is prohibited.

The organizer and the race officials may impose a penalty or disqualify an athlete when deemed necessary.

Racing with a bib registered to another person is prohibited. If detected, the athlete will be disqualified and the registration fee will not be refunded. The organizer reserves the right to make decisions regarding registration transfers when deemed necessary.

Water Stations

Water stations will be available at the locations marked on the course maps.

Race Kit Collection

Race kits will be distributed at the designated locations on the specified dates.

Participants must present a valid identification document when collecting their race kits.

The race bib and timing chip must be worn visibly throughout the race.

Friday April 23,2027 – Kit Distribution Day

TimeEvent
10:00 – 18:00Kit Distribution
All dayParticipant registration check

Location: Next to Yalıkavak Marina (exact location to be announced later)

Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Kids’ Run & Expo Day

TimeEvent
10:00Expo Area Opens
10:00 – 21:00Race Kit Collection
10:00 – 21:00Sponsor and Social Impact Area Activities
14:00Kids’ Run Registration Check
15:00Start of the Kids’ Run — Ages 6–7
15:20Start of the Kids’ Run — Ages 8–10
17:00Technical Meeting / Race Briefing
18:00Pasta Party
21:00Expo Area Closes

Sunday, April 25, 2027 – Race Day

TimeEvent
06:00Race Area Opens
06:00 – 07:15Final Race Kit Collection / Bag Drop
07:30Warm-Up and Stage Activities
07:45Start Ceremony
08:0021K Start
08:2010K Start
08:405K Start
11:0021K Course Cut-Off Time
12:00Awards Ceremony
14:00Event Area Closes

The time limit for the 21K course is 3 hours; at the end of this period, the course will be opened to normal traffic flow in a controlled manner.