Course Map
Route based on 2024 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Maraton İzmir is a flat, fast course along the Aegean coast of Turkey, tracing the bay and seafront of the historic port city on smooth, level roads. The flat profile and mild climate make it a strong personal-best target. Held in spring, it offers cool conditions and scenic waterfront views, with sea breezes the main variable. The Aegean bay defines the day. It suits the PB chaser who wants a fast, scenic coastal Turkish race in a pleasant spring window.
Course Insight
İzmir is a flat coastal marathon along the Aegean bay, runnable and quick on level ground with sea air. The flatness leaves restraint to you on the open stretches. A bay breeze can build, so shelter in a pack when exposed. The waterfront setting is scenic. Pace it evenly and the flat route delivers a clean day.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 120m
- Elevation loss
- 121m
- Highest point
- 16m
- Lowest point
- 5m
- Net elevation
- -1m
- Start
- Starts and finishes on Sair Esref Boulevard in front of Kulturpark, near the Montro Gate.
Race History
The Maraton İzmir grew into a flat, fast course along the Aegean coast of Turkey, tracing the bay and seafront of the historic port city. Its level profile and mild climate made it a strong personal-best target, with sea breezes the main variable. Since its founding in 2020 it has drawn a steady field to the waterfront. Held in spring, it remains a fast, scenic coastal Turkish race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- İzmir/Adnan Menderes (ADB)
- Best area to stay
- Alsancak for lively stays near the route, the Kordon seafront for scenic options, and Konak for central convenience.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the Kordon/centre; take a taxi or walk from central hotels to the start.