Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon is on April 28!

Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon, organized by Spor Istanbul, a subsidiary of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), will be run on the Historical Peninsula track on Sunday, April 28.

There was a record number of applications for the marathon, which will start with the slogan "The Fastest Half". While 12 thousand people registered last year, the number reached 16 thousand this year.

This year, the introductory meeting of the Istanbul Half Marathon, which will be run under the name sponsorship of Türkiye İş Bankası, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, was held at the İBB Maltepe KenanOnuk Athletics Track.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality General Secretary Can Akın Çağlar, Spor Istanbul General Manager İ. The meeting was attended by Renay Onur, Turkish Athletics Federation President Fatih Çintimar and Türkiye İş Bankası Deputy General Manager Sezgin Lüle as speakers, along with İBB Deputy Secretary General Erdal Celal Aksoy, İBB Youth and Sports Director İlker Öztürk and Maltepe Municipality Deputy Mayor Salih Kara, as well as many guests. People also watched as guests.

ONUR: HALF MARATHON IS NOW THE “NEW MARATHON”

Spor Istanbul General Manager İ. opened the meeting. Renay Onur stated that the popularity of half marathons has increased rapidly in recent years and said, “Half marathon is now called the 'new marathon' in the world! The higher chance of finishing compared to 42K and its dynamic structure are increasing the interest day by day. The growth rate of the half marathon in Turkey is 4 times that of the big marathon. In the last 5 years, the number of people who run and finish the half marathon has increased by more than 100 percent. Our marathon, which witnessed Turkey's first international athletics record in 2021, will break new ground. "For the first time in Turkey, children aged 16 and over will run a half marathon," he said.

Emphasizing that Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon offers elite athletes the opportunity to achieve their best results with its altitude as well as its historical atmosphere, Onur said, “Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon this year achieved a personal best of 1:01:00.” 21 male athletes with a personal time below 1:08:00 and 9 female athletes with a personal time below 45:XNUMX:XNUMX will participate. Kenyan Panuel Mkungo (Panuel Mikungo), who won the Türkiye İş Bankası XNUMXth Istanbul Marathon last year, wants to become the first athlete to achieve this in the men's category by also winning the Istanbul Half Marathon.”

Onur also noted that they are waiting for all Istanbulites to attend the Türkiye İş Bankası 28th Istanbul Half Marathon, which will be run on April 19, and said, “According to the forecast, there will be good weather. "An enjoyable and exciting marathon awaits us again," he said.

ÇİNTİMAR: PROGRESSING ON THE ROAD OF THE “COURSE OF RECORDS”

Stating that Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon has the most beautiful half marathon course in Turkey, Turkish Athletics Federation President Fatih Çintimar drew attention to the organization's contributions to the country's sports culture. Çintimar said, “Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon still holds the title of being one of the fastest races in the world. As a result of the ever-increasing degrees, it is now taking firm steps towards becoming a 'record track'. Our Istanbul Half Marathon is also one of the races that contribute to the quota. "Increasing and expanding the number of these competitions is an important factor for the further development of sports culture in our country," he said.

THE ONE WHO TAKES THE BEST PHOTO WILL GO TO THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

On the other hand, Çintimar said that they will take the journalist who will take the best photo at the Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon to the 2024 European Athletics Championships to be held in Rome in June.

LÜLE: “REDUCING THE AGE LIMIT TO 16 IS VALUABLE”

Sezgin Lüle, Deputy General Manager of Türkiye İş Bankası, which is the name sponsor of the Istanbul Half Marathon after the Istanbul Marathon, which is the only marathon in the world that combines two continents, said: “As the first national bank of our country, which was established just one year after the Republic, we will be celebrating our 100th anniversary this year. We are celebrating our founding anniversary. "It is very meaningful for us to continue the cooperation we started last year on the 100th anniversary of the Republic this year on the 100th anniversary of our Bank," he said. Stating that he believes that the Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon will be held in a festive atmosphere, Lüle said, “This year, the age limit of 18 has been removed and for the first time in our country, young people aged 16 and over can run in the Türkiye İş Bankası Half Marathon, and the age limit has been reduced to 16. "It is also valuable in terms of introducing our youth to sports and sporting values ​​through mass events," he said.

ÇAĞLAR: OUR TARGET IS THE 2036 OLYMPIC GAMES

Can Akın Çağlar, Secretary General of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, announced a major facility development target for Istanbul and said, “We increased the number of facilities in Istanbul, which was 2019 until 51, to 74 in five years. We aim to double this number in the next five years. It is a source of pride for us to know that the world and Olympic champions of the future are trained in our facilities by our trainers. Of course, we do not only work for our own sports facilities, we also provide new facilities to schools. "We built new facilities for 220 schools during this period alone," he said.

Stating that Istanbul won the 2027 European Games, Çağlar said, “We will organize the European Games, which are described as a 'semi-Olympic', in Istanbul in 2027. Thus, our city will host a huge organization that brings together different sports branches under one roof. All these efforts will give us great experience in bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games to Istanbul. Currently, one of our most important goals is to bring the 2036 Olympic Games to Istanbul.

"I hope our Istanbul Half Marathon, one of the 11 best half marathons in the world, will make a name for itself with new records," he said.

After the speeches, the participants took a souvenir photo with their half marathon bib numbers and t-shirts.

IT WILL BE ANOTHER FIRST STAGE IN TURKEY

Türkiye İş Bankası 2021th Istanbul Half Marathon, which attracted international attention in 1 with the world record broken by Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich in women with a time of 04:02:19, will also go down in history as the first 16K marathon to be run by athletes aged 21 and over in Turkey. In previous years, the age limit was 18 and over. This year, there will be participation in the half marathon for the first time from Canada, Malta and the Virgin Islands. In total, there will be participation from 72 different countries.

HALF MARATHON WILL START AT 09.15 IN YENİKAPI

Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon will start from Yenikapı at 09.15. The race will turn towards Karaköy from Kumkapı, Cankurtaran, Çatlamışkapı, Sarayburnu, Sirkeci Işıklar and Eminönü and will pass the Galata Bridge. The race, which will make a "U" turn from the lights at the end of the bridge in Karaköy, will make a "U" turn before reaching Eminönü, Unkapanı, Cibali, Abdülezelpaşa Street, Ayvansaray, Haliç Bridge, use the same coastal road in the opposite direction and end at the point where it started in Yenikapı.

The 10K race will start at 08.00 in Yenikapı. The race will return from Sarayburnu and end in Yenikapı. The time limit for 10K participants will be 1,5 hours, and for 21K participants it will be 3,5 hours.

All information about Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon is on the official website of the race. https://istanbulyarimaratonu.com/ It can also be accessed via .

The 19th Istanbul Half Marathon, whose title sponsor is Türkiye İş Bankası, will be held with the contributions of main sponsor Sportive, supply sponsors One Bond, Züber, Tchibo, MG, Saf, Fomilk, Hamidiye, Kanyon, technology sponsor SoundCore and media sponsor Karnaval.

TÜRKİYE İŞ BANKASI 19TH ISTANBUL HALF MARATHON RACE PROGRAM

04:30: Entire Track is Closed to Vehicle Traffic

08:00: 10K Race Start

08:30: Estimated Finish Time of 10K Champion

09:15: Elite Athlete and 21K Race Start

09:30: End of 10K Race

10:15: Estimated Finish Time of 21K Champion

10:45: Award Ceremony

10:50: Gradual opening of the route to traffic (Balat)

11:45: Gradual opening of the route to traffic (Sirkeci)

12:40: End of 21K Race

12:50: Age Groups Award Ceremony

13:30: Opening of Yenikapı to Traffic

 

TÜRKİYE İŞ BANKASI 19th ISTANBUL HALF MARATHON ATHLETES LIST

 

MEN

1. Solomon Berihu – Ethiopia

2. Edmond Kipngetich – Kenya

3. Dinkalem Ayele – Ethiopia

4. Josphat Kipkemboi Kemei – Kenya

5. Solomon Kipchoge – Kenya

6. Benard Biwott – Kenya

7. Antony Kimtai – Kenya

8. Tadesse Abraham – Switzerland

9. Hicham Amghar – Morocco

10. Hillary Kipchumba – Kenya

11. Abraham Kipyatich – Kenya

12. Bute Gemechu – Ethiopia

13. Ali Kaya – Türkiye

14. Cameron Levins – Canada

15. Vincent Mutaj – Kenya

16. John Kiprono Langat – Kenya

17. Peter Mwaniki Njeru – Kenya

18. Edward Zakayo Pingua – Kenya

19. Sosten Kipchirchir – Kenya

20. Bernard Sang – Kenya

21. Juan Antonio Perez – Spain

22. Dominick Kipkirui Bett – Kenya

23. Mathew Samperu – Kenya

24. Tamerat Tegegn – Ethiopia

25. Kipsambul Kimakal – Kenya

26. Ashenafi Moges – Ethiopia

27. Panuel Mkungo – Kenya

28. James Kipkogei Kipkoech – Kenya

29. Cornelius Kipkogei – Kenya

30. Laban Kipkemboi – Kenya

31. Daniel Mateo – Spain

32. Marcelo Laguera – Mexico

33. Nicolae Alexandru Soare – Romania

34. Halil Yaşın – Türkiye

35. Mitja Krevs – Slovenia

36. Dillon Cassar – Malta

37. Üzeyir Söylemez – Türkiye

38. Anthony Kipchirchir – Kenya

39. Sultan Orhan – Türkiye

 

WOMEN

1. Gladys Chepkurui – Kenya

2. Ftaw Zeray – Ethiopia

3. Judy Kemboi – Kenya

4. Betelihem Afenigus – Ethiopia

5. Aberash Shilima – Ethiopia

6. Anchinalu Dessie – Ethiopia

7. Zewditu Aderaw – Ethiopia

8. Betty Chepkemoi Kibet – Kenya

9. Alem Nigussie – Ethiopia

10. Ruth Jebet – Bahrain

11. Lilian Jepkemboi Lelei – Kenya

12. Zinashwork Yenew – Ethiopia

13. Edith Jepchumba – Kenya

14. Birtukan Abera – Ethiopia

15. Liliana Maria Dragomir – Romania

16. Devora Avramova – Bulgaria

17. Sheila Chelangat – Kenya

18. Edna Chepkemoi – Kenya

19. Faith Jeruto Kipmaiyo – Kenya

20. Meraf Bahta – Switzerland

21. Mirriam Chebet – Kenya

 

8 MILLION LIRA WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE HALF MARATHON

The monetary awards to be given to the athletes who will win the Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon have also been announced.

In the Half Marathon, the winners of men and women will be given 15 thousand dollars each. The possible total prize money to be distributed in all categories is 8 million 6 thousand liras.

The following awards will be given to the top 8 athletes in the general classification, both men and women:

1. $15.000

2. $10.000

3. $8.000

4. $6.000

5. $5.000

6. $4.000

7. $3.000

8. $2.000

A total of 106 thousand dollars in prize money will be distributed to the top eight men and women.

Half Marathon Course Record

Men's Category:

If it is run with a time better than 59 minutes and 15 seconds, a bonus of 3 thousand dollars will be given.

Women Category:

If the time is better than 1 hour, 4 minutes and 2 seconds, a bonus of 3 thousand dollars will be given.

BONUS FOR WORLD RECORD

If the half marathon world record is broken for men and women, a bonus of 10 thousand dollars will be given.

TOTAL 200 THOUSAND LIRA FOR TURKISH ATHLETES

A total of 5 thousand liras will be awarded to the top 200 Turkish athletes in both men and women. Here is the prize distribution:

1. 30.000 TL

2. 25.000 TL

3. 20.000 TL

4. 15.000 TL

5. 10.000 TL

AWARD TO TURKISH MASTER ATHLETES TOO

Master athletes in men's and women's 19 age groups will compete in the Türkiye İş Bankası 11th Istanbul Half Marathon. Cash prizes will also be given to the winners in the 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59/ 60-64 / 65-69 / 70-74 / 75-79 / 80-84 / 85+ age groups. will be given.

Cash prizes for the top 5 finishers

1. 7.500 TL

2. 6.000 TL

3. 5.000 TL

4. 4.000 TL

5. 3.000 TL

HISTORY OF TÜRKİYE İŞ BANKASI ISTANBUL HALF MARATHON

Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon, which will be run for the 19th time this year, was first organized in 1987 by Eyüpsultan Municipality under the name "International Blue Golden Horn Half Marathon".

The marathon was suspended until 1994 after the 8th race in 2010 was canceled without being held. In 2010, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality restarted the half marathon after 16 years. However, the marathon was suspended for the second time between 2011 and 2014.

The race continued in 2015 under the name "Istanbul Half Marathon". Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon, which rose to the bronze category (Gold Label) in the same year and the gold category (Gold Label) in 2017, remains one of the four half marathons in Europe with this feature.

In 2021, Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich broke the world record for women with a time of 1:04:02. This record went down in history as the first world record in athletics broken in Turkey. The holder of the men's course record is Kenyan athlete Rodgers Kwemoi with a time of 2022:59 in 15. The last champions of the marathon are Daniel Simiu Ebenyo (Kenya, 59:52) in men and Purity Temutai Komen (Kenya, 1:06:30) in women.

The track of Türkiye İş Bankası 19th Istanbul Half Marathon, which starts from Yenikapı and ends here, has Kumkapı, Sarayburnu, Sirkeci, Yeni Mosque, Eminönü, Galata Bridge, Fener, Balat, Sveti Stefan Church and many other historical points.

ABOUT IBB SPORTS ISTANBUL

Founded in 1989 as a subsidiary of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Spor Istanbul organizes two other professional organizations such as the Ulugazi Oil Wrestling Festival and the Tour of Istanbul, in addition to two major events such as the Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Marathon and the Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon.

Sports Istanbul offers sports services to millions of Istanbulites in a total of 74 branches, from swimming to tennis, football to basketball, volleyball to fitness, with its 26 facilities. Sport Istanbul, which organizes numerous events both in its facilities and outdoor areas, introduces 100 thousands of children to sports every year with the sports schools it establishes. Development Leagues within these schools, which have 16 branches, also open the door to professional clubs for talented children.

Sports Istanbul aims to increase the physical activity rate of Istanbulites and to make sports a part of social life, while also contributing to the establishment of the Olympic spirit.