World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
11.11.2018

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: A photo shows participants passing over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge as they compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Erhan Elaldı

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich celebrates after competing in women's race during the 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' held in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. Chepngetich won the 40th intercontinental Istanbul Marathon women's title. ( Erhan Elaldı - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Erhan Elaldı

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich competes in women's race during the 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' held in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. Chepngetich won the 40th intercontinental Istanbul Marathon women's title. ( Erhan Elaldı - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Erhan Elaldı

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Abdi Ibrahim Abdo of Bahrain is seen after won the second place in men's race within the 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' held in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. ( Erhan Elaldı - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Erhan Elaldı

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Kenyan athlete Felix Kimutai competes in men's race during the 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' held in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. Kimutai won the men's race by breaking the 42 km Istanbul Marathon's records finishing the distance in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 57 seconds. ( Erhan Elaldı - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: A photo shows participants passing over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge as they compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Erhan Elaldı

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Runners compete in the 42-km marathon within the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Erhan Elaldı - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: A wheelchair-bound participant passes over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: A wheelchair-bound participant passes over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Wheelchair-bound participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Veli Gürgah - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: A couple dressed as Harley Quinn and Joker pose for a photo during the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: A veteran holds a Turkish flag at the starting point as he participates in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: İslam Yakut

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: An aerial view of Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge as participants competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( İslam Yakut - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: İslam Yakut

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: An aerial view is seen as hundreds of participants competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( İslam Yakut - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: İslam Yakut

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: An aerial view is seen as hundreds of participants competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( İslam Yakut - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: İslam Yakut

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: An aerial view of Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge as hundreds of participants competing in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( İslam Yakut - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants compete in the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants gather for the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants gather for the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

World's only intercontinental marathon starts in Istanbul
Fotoğraf: Orhan Akkanat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants gather for the World's only intercontinental marathon 'Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon' in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. About 130,000 people, from more than 100 countries, took part in the marathon, with the theme of "Run Istanbul for a healthy future". ( Orhan Akkanat - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants of wheelchair division pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge within the Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: Participants of wheelchair division pass over Istanbul’s July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge within the Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon
Fotoğraf: Ahmet Bolat

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: A participant of wheelchair division is seen ahead of the competition within the Vodafone 40th Istanbul Marathon in Istanbul, Turkey on November 11, 2018. ( Ahmet Bolat - Anadolu Agency )

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