Marathon and Sports Fair Opens Its Doors in Yenikapı Ahead of Istanbul Marathon

Bringing the running world together ahead of the Türkiye İş Bankası 48th Istanbul Marathon, the Marathon and Sports Fair will open its doors in Yenikapı, Istanbul, between October 29-31, 2026. Hosted by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the organization will feature kit distributions and various sporting events.

Hosted by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Youth and Sports Services Department and IMM Spor Istanbul, the Marathon and Sports Fair will take place at the Dr. Architect Kadir Topbaş Show and Art Center. Visitors can explore the fair between 10:00 and 19:00 on October 29-30, and between 10:00 and 18:00 on October 31, during which 23,500 runners registered for the 42K and 15.5K categories will be able to collect their race kits.

Well-known brands from the apparel, food, and technology sectors will take part in the fair, allowing visitors to benefit from sponsor discounts. Additionally, yoga, zumba, flash mob, and HIIT Tabata sessions will be organized under the guidance of Spor Istanbul trainers. A 20% discount registration opportunity will be offered at the fair area for the Türkiye İş Bankası 22nd Istanbul Half Marathon, which will be held on April 18, 2027. Meanwhile, the 48th Istanbul Marathon, to be run on Sunday, November 1, will take place with the participation of approximately 45,000 people across the 42K, 15.5K, Corporate Run, and Public Run categories.