Ayvalık Half Marathon

Aegean mornings, olive-grove air, and a race weekend that feels like a mini-holiday: the Ayvalık Half Marathon will return for its 4th edition on September 11–13, 2026, turning this coastal corner of Türkiye into a three-day celebration of movement. With Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K options, Ayvalık will welcome everyone—from runners chasing their next finish line to travelers who simply want a scenic sports weekend by the sea.

The event hub will be Setur Marina Ayvalık, where the weekend will unfold with kit distribution on Friday, expo activities on Saturday and Sunday, and extra social moments that give the event its relaxed Aegean character. Saturday evening will bring a pasta party and a sunset party, while race day on Sunday will begin with a warm-up session before the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K starts, followed by the award ceremony at the event stage.

Ayvalık’s magic is its texture. Race in the morning, then let the rest of the day belong to the town: Cunda Island, the sea breeze, boat tours, Şeytan Sofrası viewpoints, the colorful Greek houses around the Macaron Streets, and long café breaks with local flavors. And yes, this is also the place for Ayvalık toast, local olive oil, lor dessert, and all the easy pleasures that make the Aegean linger a little longer. Even if you are not running, you will still want to be here—because Ayvalık turns race weekend into a shared escape, where some chase pace, others chase sunsets, and everyone leaves with a sea-salted story.