Antalya Marathon
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| Runtalya Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | 06 April, 2025 |
| Location | Antalya, Turkey |
| Event type | Athletic event |
| Distance | Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K |
| Primary sponsor | Fraport TAV |
| Established | 2006 |
| Organizer | Turset Project Management |
| Official site | https://tursetsports.com/races/runtalya |
Runtalya Marathon (Turkish: Runtalya Maratonu), official name Runtalya presented by Fraport TAV (formerly known as Runatolia and International Öger Antalya Marathon (Turkish: Uluslararası Öger Antalya Maratonu) sponsored by the Germany-based Öger Tours of Turkish-German Vural Öger) is an international athletic event that takes place in Antalya annually since 2006. The marathon is usually organized in March. Sponsored by Fraport TAV it is the second only marathon race in Turkey to Istanbul Marathon.[1] Renowned for its spring-like weather and unique course through nature and history, Runtalya offers a singular experience, transforming into a three-day sports festival blending healthy living with fun, encompassing pre-race, during, and post-race activities.
In 2024 Runtalya hosted over 10 000 participants from 54 countries.
Year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Runtalya Marathon.
Runtalya will take place on April 6, 2025. Not in March (as usual) because of the month of Ramadan (Mar 1, 2025 – Mar 29, 2025).
Courses
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K & 10K Team - Available for individual athletes, running teams & clubs, and corporate teams.
- 5K - Social Walk & Run
The course is a turning point route. The route runs from Atatürk Kültür Merkezi through the old city past Hadrian's Gate and Yivliminare Mosque and continues parallel to the stunning cliffy coast. All race categories end in Cam Piramit where Runtalya Village - event expo is located.
Records
- Marathon[2]
- Men's 2:16:14 Phillip Makau Muia (KEN), 2008
- Women's: 2:42:55 Kristijna Loonen (NED), 2008
- Half marathon
- Men's: 1:04:00 James Kirwa (KEN), 2007
- Women's 1:12:43 Bahar Doğan (TUR), 2009
- 10K
- Men's: 29:30 Bekir Karayel (TUR), 2009
- Women's: 33:09 Mariam Tanga (ETH), 2009
