- Entry Age 7 and over
- Overall Age 18 and over
- Age groups Not applicable
Participants aged 7–17 may enter with parental or legal guardian consent but are not included in the overall classification.
Niğde Half Marathon – Entry Requirements and Race Regulations
Run Through History, Nature and Culture!
Saturday, 3 October 2026 · Niğde
21K Niğde Half Marathon
Distance 21.0975 km
Start 10:00
Start Location Tyana Aqueducts
Cut-off Time 3 hours
10K Niğde Road Race
Distance 10 km
Start 11:00
Start Location Ömer Halisdemir Square
Cut-off Time 1 hour 30 minutes
5K Community Run
Distance 5 km
Start 11:15
Start Location Ömer Halisdemir Square
Cut-off Time —
1. Entry Requirements
The Niğde Half Marathon is a road-running event comprising the 21K Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and 5K Community Run.
| Age | Eligible Distances | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 7–15 | 5K | Parental or legal guardian consent |
| 16–17 | 5K and 10K | Parental or legal guardian consent |
| 18 and over | 5K, 10K and 21K | Open entry |
Medical Certificate, Athlete Licence and Waiver
Participants must hold either a valid medical certificate issued within the 12 months preceding the race date, confirming that there is no medical impediment to their participation, or a valid athlete licence approved by the Athletics, Triathlon, Mountaineering, Orienteering or Cycling Federation.
Participants who do not hold a medical certificate or valid athlete licence may take part by completing and signing the waiver provided by the organiser during race packet pickup.
Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are physically prepared for their chosen distance, wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions and monitor their own health throughout the race.
2. Registration and Entry Limits
Registration for all races is processed through the Turkish Athletics Federation (TAF) online registration system. Participants must use the direct registration link for their chosen distance.
Registration Deadline 30 September 2026 – 17:00
Entry Limit 1,000 participants per distance
Having Problems with Registration?
For all questions or problems concerning the registration system, payment, registration confirmation or the TAF registration portal, please contact the Turkish Athletics Federation directly.
Only participants who have completed the registration process may take part. Each entry is personal and non-transferable; no other person may race in place of the registered participant.
Entries are limited to 1,000 participants per distance. Registration for a distance may close before the stated deadline once its entry limit has been reached.
3. Entry Fees
1–30 September 2026
| Race | Organiser Entry Fee | TAF Insurance | TAF Participation Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21K Half Marathon | 400 TL | 100 TL | 100 TL | 600 TL |
| 10K Road Race | 200 TL | 100 TL | 100 TL | 400 TL |
| 5K Community Run | 0 TL | 100 TL | 100 TL | 200 TL |
Fees collected as part of registration are non-cancellable and non-refundable. Invoices for event services will be issued only for the organiser entry fee. Requests for expense or payment documentation relating to the TAF Insurance Fee and TAF Participation Levy must be directed to the Turkish Athletics Federation.
Included in the Entry Fee
✓ Race bib
✓ Electronic timing
✓ Race shirt
✓ Course aid stations
✓ Food and refreshments
✓ First-aid services
✓ Finisher medal
4. Race Packet Pickup
Participants must collect their race packets, including their race bib, timing equipment and other race materials, on the dates and during the hours specified below.
Saturday, 3 October 2026 Late Race Packet Pickup
- 21K: 07:00 – 09:00, Ömer Halisdemir Square
- 21K: 09:00 – 10:00, Tyana Aqueducts
- 5K / 10K: 07:00 – 10:30, Ömer Halisdemir Square
Race packets are prepared only for registered participants. If a registered participant is unable to attend the race, their packet may be collected by a person notified in advance to [email protected]; however, it will be supplied without the race bib or timing chip.
5. Event Schedule
Friday, 2 October 2026
13:00 – 20:00
21K, 10K and 5K Race Packet Pickup – Ömer Halisdemir Square
Saturday, 3 October 2026
07:00 – 09:00
21K Late Race Packet Pickup – Ömer Halisdemir Square
07:00 – 10:30
5K and 10K Race Packet Pickup – Ömer Halisdemir Square
07:30 – 17:00
Expo – Ömer Halisdemir Square
09:00
21K Runner Shuttle: Shuttle departs from Ömer Halisdemir Square for the start area at the Tyana Aqueducts.
09:00 – 10:00
21K Race Packet Pickup Continues – Tyana Aqueducts
09:30 – 09:45
21K Pre-race Warm-up – Tyana Aqueducts
10:00
Start of the 21K Niğde Half Marathon – Tyana Aqueducts
10:30 – 10:45
5K and 10K Pre-race Warm-up – Ömer Halisdemir Square
11:00
Start of the 10K Niğde Road Race – Ömer Halisdemir Square
11:15
Start of the 5K Community Run – Ömer Halisdemir Square
13:30
21K, 10K and 5K Awards Ceremony – Ömer Halisdemir Square
Participants using the 21K shuttle must be ready at Ömer Halisdemir Square before its scheduled departure at 09:00.
6. Baggage Drop and Personal Belongings
Baggage-drop points will be available in areas designated by the organiser. Deposited bags may be collected after the race upon presentation of the participant's race bib.
The organiser accepts no responsibility for belongings left outside the designated baggage-drop areas.
7. Course and Route Rules
The 21K Niğde Half Marathon course is 21,097.5 metres long and includes approximately 170+ metres of total ascent.
Race routes will be marked by the organiser using directional signs, course tape and any other methods deemed necessary.
Participants must follow the designated course. Leaving the course, taking a shortcut or using any vehicle or means of transport will result in disqualification.
8. Aid Stations and Cut-off Times
21K 3 hours
10K 1 hour 30 minutes
The 21K and 10K courses will have a refreshment station approximately every 5 km and a water station approximately every 2.5 km.
Participants must dispose of waste only in the bins provided in designated areas.
Participants may receive assistance from third parties only at designated aid stations. Outside assistance is prohibited elsewhere on the course.
Participants who voluntarily withdraw, miss a cut-off time or are unable to continue for medical reasons must follow the organiser's instructions. A participant who withdraws between two aid stations must notify the event emergency line at +90 535 545 18 78 as soon as possible and proceed to the nearest aid station or safe area in accordance with the organiser's directions.
9. Environmental Responsibility
Participants must respect the environment, dispose of waste only at designated disposal points and avoid causing damage to the natural or urban environment.
Littering or deliberate damage to the environment will result in disqualification.
10. Safety and Medical Support
In the event of adverse weather, a safety risk, an emergency or any other circumstance that may affect participant health, the organiser may alter the route, start time or race format, or may suspend, shorten or cancel the race.
Any such changes will be communicated to participants before or during the race through appropriate communication channels and event officials. Participants must comply with all safety-related decisions made by the organiser.
Medical teams and/or ambulances will be stationed at locations deemed necessary by the organiser. Medical personnel may examine a participant whenever they consider it necessary.
Medical Decisions Are Final
If medical personnel determine that continuing the race would pose a health risk, they may withdraw the participant from the race. The participant must comply with this decision.
11. Mandatory Race Equipment
Participants must wear the race bib issued by the organiser so that it remains visible throughout the race and must use the timing chip or other electronic timing equipment as instructed.
12. Disqualification
Any of the following will result in immediate disqualification:
- Failing to pass a designated checkpoint or timing point.
- Leaving the course or taking a shortcut.
- Using a vehicle or any other means of transport.
- Receiving third-party assistance outside designated aid stations.
- Leaving a participant who needs assistance alone despite a serious risk to their safety.
- Damaging the environment or littering on the course.
- Refusing a medical examination requested by medical personnel.
- Failing to comply with safety-related decisions made by medical personnel or the organiser.
- Engaging in unsporting conduct.
A disqualified participant will not be permitted to continue the race.
13. Results and Age Groups
Race results will be published on nigdeyarimaratonu.com after the event.
How Is the Age Group Determined?
Age groups are determined as of the race date, 3 October 2026. The participant's month and day of birth are taken into account, and the applicable age group is based on the age they have reached on race day.
Entry and Classification Summary
- Entry Age 16 and over
- Overall Age 18 and over
- Age groups Age 16 and over
Participants aged 16–17 may enter with parental or legal guardian consent and are ranked in their designated age group.
- Entry Age 18 and over
- Overall Age 18 and over
- Age groups Age 18 and over
Participants are ranked in the overall classification and in the age group corresponding to their age on race day.
Age Groups
10K Road Race
16–17
18–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75+
21K Niğde Half Marathon
18–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75+
The top three finishers in the overall classification will not also be ranked in their age group or receive an age-group podium place in the same race.
Any protest concerning the results or age-group classification must be submitted within five business days of the race date. Protests received within this period will be reviewed; those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
14. Cash Prizes
The cash prizes below apply separately to the women's and men's classifications.
| Classification | 1. | 2. | 3. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21K Overall Classification | 6.000 TL | 4.000 TL | 2.000 TL |
| 21K Age Groups | 4.000 TL | 3.000 TL | 2.000 TL |
| 10K Overall Classification | 6.000 TL | 4.000 TL | 2.000 TL |
| 5K Overall Classification | 3.000 TL | 2.000 TL | 1.000 TL |
Cash prizes for age groups will be awarded only in the 21K Half Marathon. In the 10K and 5K races, cash prizes are awarded only for places in the overall classification.
The top three finishers in the 21K overall classification will not also be ranked in their age group and may not receive an age-group prize in the same race.
Participants who complete the race in accordance with the regulations will receive a finisher medal.
15. Use of Photographs and Video
By registering for the event, participants acknowledge that the organiser may take photographs and video recordings during the event.
Photographs and footage captured during the event may be used by the organiser and event sponsors for promotional and communications purposes, including social media, press and other visual, written or audiovisual media.
16. Acceptance of Race Regulations and Waiver
By voluntarily registering for the Niğde Half Marathon, participants are deemed to accept the race regulations set out on this page, any changes made by the organiser for safety or operational reasons, and all instructions issued by event officials during the race.
Participants acknowledge that road running inherently involves physical exertion and risks including falls, collisions and weather-related hazards, and accept responsibility for their own health, preparation and personal safety.
