The 2026 Istanbul Half Marathon has concluded.

Istanbul Half Marathon

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Istanbul, Turkey · April 19, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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47°at start
60° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool conditions, steady race ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F to 60°F, with an average humidity of 80% and a dew point of 48°F. Winds will be light at 10 mph from the SW, presenting a slight tailwind throughout. With cooler temperatures, runners can maintain their pace but should stay hydrated regularly.

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The Istanbul Half Marathon (Turkish: İstanbul Yarı Maratonu) is an annual road running event over the half marathon distance (21.1 km) that takes place on the streets of Istanbul, Turkey in April. The event is sponsored by Vodafone. It was promoted to the IAAF Gold Label status for 2017. Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 Istanbul Half Marathon?

The 2026 Istanbul Half Marathon will be held on Sunday April 19, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Istanbul Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 46°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
61°F
L:51° H:61°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
33%
1 of 3 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore

2025 Istanbul Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2025
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55°/61°-
7

2024 Istanbul Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2024
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47°/62°Light
8

2023 Istanbul Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
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51°/62°-
9
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