Marathon, Afresh

Having become one of the most prestigious road races in Turkey, the 3rd edition of the MarathonIzmir will be staged on 17 April.

Promoted with the slogan “Marathon, afresh” by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, the organiser of the event, MarathonIzmir is now the most important city marathon in Turkey after the Istanbul Marathon. The race, which attracted several African elite athletes last year, witnessed the men’s all-comers record by 2:09:35.

The 10km race included in the event programme will start at 7:20 on Sunday morning. The marathoners will hit the course at 8:00. Timing services in the event will be provided by Depar Timing.

Detailed information on the event and the entry form can be accessed at www.maratonizmir.org.