Türkiye İş Bankası İstanbul Half Marathon

Run the only race that carries you from Asia to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge, with the old city's minarets and domes unfolding ahead as you finish in the European side. April brings mild, often sunny days—ideal for lingering post-race along the Galata waterfront or the Spice Bazaar, where you can warm up with a simit and strong Turkish tea. It's a springtime city stroll disguised as a race, with fewer crowds than summer and the tulips still out in the parks.