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8. Gazi Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
Gaziantep
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Klaus-Peter Simon · CC BY-SA 3.0Emz12 · CC BY-SA 4.0HALUK COMERTEL · CC BY 3.0HALUK COMERTEL · CC BY 3.0Klaus-Peter Simon · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 44 days
Nov 22, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Gaziantep · 21.1km
Entry fee
750 TLVaries by event and entry period
Status
OpenWed, July 1, 2026 ~ Mon, November 9, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
Klaus-Peter Simon · CC BY-SA 3.0
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
Emz12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
HALUK COMERTEL · CC BY 3.0
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
HALUK COMERTEL · CC BY 3.0
8. Gazi Half Marathon race photo
Klaus-Peter Simon · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 8. Gazi Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A half marathon that finish at Democracy Square in Gaziantep, Turkey.

A single-event race featuring a same-course out-and-back course, it is capped at 2,000 runners.

The eighth edition, running through late autumn in Gaziantep, a city renowned for its cuisine.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

8. Gazi Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

7. Gazi Yarı Maratonu Başladı…

Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 8. Gazi Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

8. Gazi Half Marathon course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limit2 hours 50 minutes
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Half marathon 2 hours 50 minutes

750 TL

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Gaziantep

FINISH

Demokrasi Meydanı, Gaziantep, Turkey

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
Half marathon 2 hours 50 minutes

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There is a single event, the half marathon.

The course is an out-and-back course that retraces the same road.

The finish is at Demokrasi Meydanı, Gaziantep, Turkey.

Field size
2000 runners
Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Where and when to collect your 8. Gazi Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Information about Packet Pickup has not yet been announced.
At races in Türkiye, collection from a designated pickup point on the day before the race with an ID is generally standard, so check the organizer's announcements.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startRace is in central Gaziantep; per prior editions, start/finish is at or near Demokrasi Meydanı…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Race is in central Gaziantep; per prior editions, start/finish is at or near Demokrasi Meydanı (Democracy Square), a central location. No official metro/tram station is named on the organizer site, but Gaziantep has a citywide tram/bus network (GAZİULAŞ) reaching the city center.

Race is the 8th edition, per prior edition (2025, held Nov 30) info used for venue since 2026-specific course/transit details are not yet published.

Getting to the finish

Same central venue as start (out-and-back/loop typical of city half marathons). Exact 2026 course map not yet published.

Start shuttle

Organizer (municipality) has previously run buses for out-of-town participants to Gaziantep for the race weekend, per prior editions. No race-day shuttle-to-start details published yet for 2026.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration opens on July 1 through the official website and closes early if the 2,000-entry limit is reached,

even before the November 9 deadline.

Entry fee is 750 lira and is non-refundable regardless of whether you finish.

Bib and the timing chip are not distributed on race day, so participants must sign the waiver in advance and collect bib beforehand.

Half marathon time limit is 2 hours 50 minutes (7 minutes per km pace), and runners born in 2008 or earlier (age 18 or older) are eligible to participate.

Times are local to Gaziantep. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Gaziantep Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

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Gaziantep Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Gaziantep Car Rental (Localrent)

Direct booking with a local rental car company, with airport or city pickup (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

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Hotels near the 8. Gazi Half Marathon start line in Gaziantep

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Gaziantep Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Gaziantep Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Gaziantep Car Rental (Localrent)

Direct booking with a local rental car company, with airport or city pickup (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

View on Localrent

Gaziantep Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Gaziantep with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Gaziantep.

Total cost and budget for 8. Gazi Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 8. Gazi Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Gaziantep runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 8. Gazi Half Marathon

FAQ
When does 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 22, 2026 in Gaziantep, Türkiye.

How much is the 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026 entry fee?

From TRY 225, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026?

Half marathon 2 hours 50 minutes. (From the 2025 edition)

What distances does 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026 offer?

Half. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026 finish?

Demokrasi Meydanı, Gaziantep, Turkey. (From the 2025 edition)

What are the 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026 cutoff times?

Half marathon 2 hours 50 minutes. (From the 2025 edition)

When does registration for 8. Gazi Half Marathon 2026 open?

Registration runs from Wed, July 1, 2026 to Mon, November 9, 2026.

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