WATCH LIVE! Istanbul Marathon
by 30th October 2026
The Istanbul Marathon is back this Sunday – and the elite fields are stacked! ??
One city. Two continents. 45,000+ runners. And some of the world's best marathon talent battling for victory on the streets of Istanbul.
The 48th Istanbul Marathon takes place this Sunday (1 November), and you can watch all the action LIVE and FREE on the European Athletics YouTube channel, with English-language commentary.
Women's race: Can the champion do it again?
Defending champion Bizuager Aderra (ETH) returns to take on a formidable field, including sub-2:20 stars Judith Korir (KEN), Azmera Abreha (ETH) and Kasanesh Baze (ETH).
Also in the mix is Dolshi Tesfu (ERI), who finished tenth at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Expect fireworks!
Men's race: A heavyweight showdown
Last year's second and third-place finishers Dejene Debela (ETH) and Sufaro Woliyi (ETH) are back, with 2:04 marathoner Amedework Walelegn (ETH) among those looking to spoil the party.
Home favourite Hüseyin Can (TUR) will be flying the flag for Türkiye after improving his lifetime best to 2:10:03 earlier this year.
?? WATCH LIVE – SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER
? 7:00am CET | 6:00am GMT | 9:00am Istanbul time
?? Free worldwide stream | English commentary
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Set your alarm, grab a coffee and enjoy a spectacular morning of marathon racing! ???