Runtalya Marathon (), official name Runtalya presented by Fraport TAV (formerly known as Runatolia and International Öger Antalya Marathon () 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. 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.
In 2024 Runtalya hosted over 10 000 participants from 54 countries.
2025 Year 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
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 Marathon 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 Key:
YearEditionMen's winnerTime (h:m:s)Women's winnerTime (h:m:s)201914th Murat Kurtak 2:34:25 Elena Nurgalieva2:59:02201813th Murat Kurtak 2:33:12 Olesya Nurgalieva2:49:08201712th Serdar Çetin 2:37:02 Natalia Gyurten3:11:57201611th Ercan Arslan 2:27:08 Svetlana Șepelev-Tcaci3:06:18201510th Shaban Mustafa 2:32:28 Olesya Nurgalieva2:46:3420149th Shaban Mustafa 2:26:34 Svetlana Șepelev-Tcaci2:56:5220138th Murat Kaya 2:36:35 Lütfiye Kaya3:01:2920127th Yücel Aydin 2:34:08 Lütfiye Kaya 2:52:2120116th Ahmet Arslan 2:38:09 Birgit Lennartz3:04:0020105th Sascha Velten2:36:46 Birgit Lennartz3:10:3020094th John Kioko2:18:00 Nadezhda Semiletova2:44:1920083rd Phillip Muia2:16:13 Kristijna Loonen2:42:5420072nd William Kurgat2:19:23 Monica Samila2:49:4720061st Maurice Mukuthi2:21:12 Rimma Dubovik2:54:38
References
External links Route map