Registration is now open for the 14th International 9 September İzmir Half Marathon, which will be held as part of the celebrations marking the 104th anniversary of İzmir’s liberation. Scheduled for Sunday, 13 September 2026, the event will bring together thousands of runners against the unique backdrop of İzmir Bay.

An important part of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality’s vision for sports, the International 9 September İzmir Half Marathon has grown beyond a sporting event to become a strong brand promoting the city’s history, culture and active lifestyle. Now in its 14th edition, the race will once again be organized in accordance with the competition rules of the Turkish Athletics Federation and World Athletics, bringing elite athletes and amateur runners together in the same spirit of competition.

During the race, that will bring participants together aged 16 and over, the runners will compete  for top honors as they pass through iconic landmarks of the city, enjoying the unique scenery of İzmir Gulf, and celebrating the joy of liberation through sport. Held under the slogan “Victory Is in Your Hands in the City of Liberation,” the half marathon will start and finish at Cumhuriyet Meydanı. Registration for the 21-kilometre race is available at www.maratonizmir.org, with applications closing on 28 August 2026.

Participants from 21 countries
With participation increasing every year, the half marathon is expected to attract strong interest once again. Last year’s event welcomed nearly 2,000 runners, including 58 international athletes from 21 countries. Competitors from across the globe, particularly Kenya, Ethiopia, the United States, Belgium, Italy and Japan, gathered in İzmir to take part in the race. The results also reflected the event’s high level of competition. In the men’s race, Dominick Kipkirui Bet took the first place with a time of 1:04:38, while Marie Clemence Calvin won the women’s race in 1:17:50.

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