Istanbul Marathon

Istanbul, Turkey · November 1, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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56°at start
62° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool rain, adjust pace accordingly

Runners will face temperatures ranging from 58°F to 60°F throughout the race, with an average humidity of 67%. A light rain will occur, and wind will blow from the NE at 20 mph, with gusts up to 34 mph. Runners should adjust their pacing strategy and consider hydration frequently due to the cool, wet conditions.

Race day forecast available in 35 days
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The Istanbul Marathon is an annual marathon held in Istanbul, Turkey, each November. It is the only marathon in the world whose 42.2 km course spans two continents, crossing the Bosphorus Bridge (officially the 15 July Martyrs Bridge) from the Asian side of the city to the European side, finishing at Sultanahmet Meydani near the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Wikipedia

FAQ

When is the 2026 Istanbul Marathon?

The 2026 Istanbul Marathon will be held on Sunday November 1, 2026.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 63°F and a low of 55°F with a 11% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 15 years of data
Avg Temp
63°F
L:57° H:63°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
60%
9 of 15 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew50°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
partly-cloudy-day
57°/69°-
9
2024
rain
59°/60°Light
6
2022
partly-cloudy-day
61°/73°-
8
2021
rain
59°/62°Light
9
2020
rain
57°/63°Light
7
2019
clear-day
53°/64°-
8
2018
partly-cloudy-day
59°/67°-
9
2017
rain
59°/67°Light
8
2016
rain
60°/65°Light
7
2015
rain
57°/63°Light
9
2014
rain
55°/58°Light
9
2013
partly-cloudy-day
52°/56°-
9
2012
partly-cloudy-day
57°/62°-
8
2011
rain
49°/51°Light
7
2010
rain
64°/72°Light
8