Runtalya Marathon (Turkish: Runtalya Maratonu), official name Runtalya presented by Fraport TAV (formerly known as Runatolia and International Öger Antalya Marathon (Turkish: Uluslararası Öger Antalya Maratonu) sponsored by the Germany-based Öger Tours of Turkish-German Vural Öger) is an international athletic event that takes place in Antalya annually since 2006. The marathon is usually organized in March. Sponsored by Fraport TAV it is the second only marathon race in Turkey to Istanbul Marathon.[1] Renowned for its spring-like weather and unique course through nature and history, Runtalya offers a singular experience, transforming into a three-day sports festival blending healthy living with fun, encompassing pre-race, during, and post-race activities.
| Runtalya Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | 06 April, 2025 |
| Location | Antalya, Turkey |
| Event type | Athletic event |
| Distance | Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K |
| Primary sponsor | Fraport TAV |
| Established | 2006 |
| Organizer | Turset Project Management |
| Official site | https://tursetsports.com/races/runtalya |
In 2024 Runtalya hosted over 10 000 participants from 54 countries.
2025
editYear 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Runtalya Marathon.
Runtalya will take place on April 6, 2025. Not in March (as usual) because of the month of Ramadan (Mar 1, 2025 – Mar 29, 2025).
Courses
edit- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K & 10K Team - Available for individual athletes, running teams & clubs, and corporate teams.
- 5K - Social Walk & Run
The course is a turning point route. The route runs from Atatürk Kültür Merkezi through the old city past Hadrian's Gate and Yivliminare Mosque and continues parallel to the stunning cliffy coast. All race categories end in Cam Piramit where Runtalya Village - event expo is located.
Records
edit- Marathon[2]
- Men's 2:16:14 Phillip Makau Muia (KEN), 2008
- Women's: 2:42:55 Kristijna Loonen (NED), 2008
- Half marathon
- Men's: 1:04:00 James Kirwa (KEN), 2007
- Women's 1:12:43 Bahar Doğan (TUR), 2009
- 10K
- Men's: 29:30 Bekir Karayel (TUR), 2009
- Women's: 33:09 Mariam Tanga (ETH), 2009
Winners
editKey: Course record
| Year | Edition | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14th |  Murat Kurtak
|
2:34:25 |  Elena Nurgalieva
|
2:59:02 |
| 2018 | 13th | Murat Kurtak
|
2:33:12 | Olesya Nurgalieva
|
2:49:08 |
| 2017 | 12th | Serdar Çetin
|
2:37:02 | Natalia Gyurten
|
3:11:57 |
| 2016 | 11th | Ercan Arslan
|
2:27:08 |  Svetlana Șepelev-Tcaci
|
3:06:18 |
| 2015 | 10th |  Shaban Mustafa
|
2:32:28 | Olesya Nurgalieva
|
2:46:34 |
| 2014[3] | 9th | Shaban Mustafa
|
2:26:34 | Svetlana Șepelev-Tcaci
|
2:56:52 |
| 2013[4] | 8th | Murat Kaya
|
2:36:35 | Lütfiye Kaya
|
3:01:29 |
| 2012[5] | 7th | Yücel Aydin
|
2:34:08 | Lütfiye Kaya
|
2:52:21 |
| 2011 | 6th | Ahmet Arslan
|
2:38:09 |  Birgit Lennartz
|
3:04:00 |
| 2010 | 5th | Sascha Velten[6]
|
2:36:46 | Birgit Lennartz
|
3:10:30 |
| 2009 | 4th |  John Kioko
|
2:18:00 | Nadezhda Semiletova
|
2:44:19 |
| 2008 | 3rd | Phillip Muia
|
2:16:13 |  Kristijna Loonen
|
2:42:54 |
| 2007 | 2nd | William Kurgat
|
2:19:23 |  Monica Samila
|
2:49:47 |
| 2006 | 1st | Maurice Mukuthi
|
2:21:12 |  Rimma Dubovik
|
2:54:38 |
References
edit- ^ "Reise ins Marathon-Entwicklungsland". Focus Online (in German). 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ^ "Marathon d'Antalya" (in French). Marathon Info. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ^ "Runtalya 2014-Marathon Gender Results". Runtalya. Archived from the original on 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
- ^ "Runtalya 2013-Marathon Gender Results" (PDF). Runtalya. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-16. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ^ Duwe, Klaus (2012-03-04). "Türkisches Marathonfest". Marathon4You (in German). Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ^ "Velten gewinnt den Antalya-Marathon". RP Online (in German). 2010-03-07. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
External links
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