Yeşilay Intercontinental Eurasia Midnight Half Marathon

Istanbul will light up the run calendar on June 21, 2026, when the Yeşilay Intercontinental Eurasia Midnight Half Marathon begins at 23:59—a 21K journey that carries runners from Asia to Europe under the glow of the Bosphorus. Designed around a “healthy living” message and social solidarity, this isn’t a typical half-marathon: it’s a late-night challenge where the city’s skyline becomes your soundtrack and the historic peninsula’s silhouette turns the route into a moving postcard.

Branded as “2 Nights, 2 Continents,” the experience is built for more than finish times. You’ll run with the sea breeze on your face, the Bosphorus views at your side, and Istanbul’s layered history all around you—while the event’s mission keeps the night anchored in purpose, raising awareness in the fight against addictions. And even if you’re not racing, you’ll want to be there—because midnight in Istanbul turns cheering into an adventure, and the finish feels like a shared celebration across continents.