PROS: Great course at the heart of a fantastic city; fairly flat for the most part with only modest hills; generally well organized. CONS: Out-and-back is not everyone’s favorite type … MORE
PROS: Great course at the heart of a fantastic city; fairly flat for the most part with only modest hills; generally well organized. CONS: Out-and-back is not everyone’s favorite type of course; logistics can be more challenging than some for English speakers; race starts a bit on the late side; start and finish area not great for spectators. SUM-UP: A truly great race for combining travel with running. See my full, detailed review here: https://www.flyrun.fun/p/17-istanbul-half-marathon-2023-race
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Great race for traveling to run!
PROS: Great course at the heart of a fantastic city; fairly flat for the most part with only modest hills; generally well organized. CONS: Out-and-back is not everyone’s favorite type … MORE
PROS: Great course at the heart of a fantastic city; fairly flat for the most part with only modest hills; generally well organized. CONS: Out-and-back is not everyone’s favorite type of course; logistics can be more challenging than some for English speakers; race starts a bit on the late side; start and finish area not great for spectators. SUM-UP: A truly great race for combining travel with running. See my full, detailed review here: https://www.flyrun.fun/p/17-istanbul-half-marathon-2023-race
A bit boring
Istanbul is a vibrant city, but the half marathon is a bit boring. The course is flat and fast. Absolutely no spectators along the route which goes all the way … MORE
Istanbul is a vibrant city, but the half marathon is a bit boring. The course is flat and fast. Absolutely no spectators along the route which goes all the way from Yenikapi to Eyüp and back.
Istanbul city 15K run
It was a 15K run through a magnificent city where every turn delights the eyes. Highly recommended. Crowded but fun. Getting home post run was a long walk (adding another … MORE
It was a 15K run through a magnificent city where every turn delights the eyes. Highly recommended. Crowded but fun. Getting home post run was a long walk (adding another 5K). I would definitely go back for a longer run or a repeat.