Thousands take part in transcontinental 48th Istanbul Marathon

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - NOVEMBER 1: An aerial view of the 15th of July Martyrs Bridge as runners compete during the 48th Istanbul Marathon, organized by Spor Istanbul and sponsored by Turkiye Is Bankasi, in Istanbul, Turkiye, on November 1, 2026. As the world's only transcontinental marathon connecting Asia to Europe, the event brought together thousands of elite runners and enthusiasts across the city. Cem Tekkeşinoğlu; Zeynep Şerife Koca; Anadolu Ajansı
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