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Gobeklitepe Half Marathon

Gobeklitepe Half Marathon is a road race held a 21K and 10K in Şanlıurfa named after Göbeklitepe on 6 December 2026.

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Standard registration price valid until 2 December 2026 · 26 days left

Date & start
6 December 2026 · 09:00Sunday
Location
ŞanlıurfaStart: Şanlıurfa
Distances
10K / 21K2 courses
Entry fee
750 TLStandard registration
Registration deadline
2 December 202626 days left

Gobeklitepe Half Marathon is a road race held a 21K and 10K in Şanlıurfa named after Göbeklitepe on 6 December 2026. The event offers 10K and 21K courses; the start time is 09.00. Registration is open.

This race has 2 coursesAll on 6 Dec 2026 · Şanlıurfa
DistanceLengthStart
21K09:00›
10K09:15›
OrganiserŞanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi
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01 · Courses

Course, map and GPX

Şanlıurfa
Start location: Şanlıurfa

21K

start 09:00
Checkpoints and Cut-offs1 point
  1. 0
    Start
  2. 21.1
    Finish
    2 h 30 minthis leg 7:07 min/km
Cut-off pace

To reach Finish at km 21.1 within the cut-off, an average pace of 7:07 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

The course file (GPX) has not been published yet.

Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race.1

02 · Registration

Registration periods and fees

Registration periods

  1. Standard registration750 TL5 November 2026 – 2 December 2026Open
03 · Logistics

Race pack pick-up and race day

Race Pack Pick-up
5 December 2026 · 12:00–17:00Liman Ayık Yaşam Derneği Şanlıurfa Şubesi
Schedule
Kits are handed out at the registration area set up for the race; there is no late pick-up. Runners read and sign the declaration in person; foreign nationals show their passport. Runners without a bib and chip cannot start.
Start
ŞanlıurfaStart time 09:00
Open the race pack pick-up on the map

Sources1

04 · Requirements

Entry requirements

Medical certificate

An athletics club or individual licence validated for 2026 is required; runners born in 2008 or earlier may take part.

05 · Preparation

When should you start training?

The race is 4 weeks away. Choose what you can do today and we will show the published plan that fits you and the latest date to start it.

1 · Distance
2 · What can you do today?

10K · I can’t run 30 minutes non-stop yet

Start by
9 August 2026
Not enough time · 13 weeks short
1 · NHS Couch to 5KOpen plan ↗
Length
9 weeks
Per week
3 runs
By the end
30 min continuous running
  1. Week 1Each run: 5-min walk warm-up, 7 × (1 min run + 1.5 min walk), 1 min run, 5-min walk
  2. Final weekThree 30-min continuous runs
  3. Who it is forStarts from zero; ends with 30 minutes of continuous running
2 · England Athletics 10K (Tom Craggs)Open plan ↗
Length
8 weeks
Per week
3 runs + optional cross-training
Longest run
60–70 min · week 6
  1. Week 13 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 20–30 min easy, 40 min easy with walk breaks
  2. Final week3 × 3 min hard, 20 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
  3. Who it is forStated requirement: able to run 20–30 minutes continuously

Doing two plans back to back is not an official recommendation of any organisation; there is no single official timeline for a complete beginner. England Athletics 10K (Tom Craggs) — Stated requirement: able to run 20–30 minutes continuously

10K · I can run 20–30 minutes non-stop

Start by
11 October 2026
Not enough time · 4 weeks short
England Athletics 10K (Tom Craggs)Open plan ↗
Length
8 weeks
Per week
3 runs + optional cross-training
Longest run
60–70 min · week 6
  1. Week 13 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 20–30 min easy, 40 min easy with walk breaks
  2. Final week3 × 3 min hard, 20 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
  3. Who it is forStated requirement: able to run 20–30 minutes continuously

10K · I run 3–4 days a week; my longest run is about 40 minutes

Start by
11 October 2026
Not enough time · 4 weeks short
England Athletics 10K (Tom Craggs)Open plan ↗
Length
8 weeks
Per week
3 runs + optional cross-training
Longest run
60–70 min · week 6
  1. Week 13 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 20–30 min easy, 40 min easy with walk breaks
  2. Final week3 × 3 min hard, 20 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
  3. Who it is forStated requirement: able to run 20–30 minutes continuously

10K · I run 4–5 days a week; my longest run is 40 minutes or more

Start by
11 October 2026
Not enough time · 4 weeks short
England Athletics 10K Improver (Tom Craggs)Open plan ↗
Length
8 weeks
Per week
4 sessions
Longest run
70–80 min · weeks 3, 5 and 6
  1. Week 14 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 30–45 min easy, 30-min progression run or cross-training, 60–70 min easy
  2. Final week3–4 × 3 min hard, 30 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
  3. Who it is forWritten requirement: running regularly and able to run continuously for 45–60 minutes or more

Alternative: NYRR 10K — Intermediate · 12 weeks · start by 13 September 2026

NYRR 10K — IntermediateOpen plan ↗
Length
12 weeks
Per week
4–6 days
Longest run
11–14.5 km · week 10
  1. Week 14 × 800 m at 10K pace, tempo and easy runs; 31–40 km in total
  2. Final weekShort runs and strides; 10K race on Sunday
  3. Who it is forNo written entry requirement; week 1 already includes 31–40 km of running

Half marathon · I can’t run 30 minutes non-stop yet

Start by
14 June 2026
Not enough time · 21 weeks short
1 · NHS Couch to 5KOpen plan ↗
Length
9 weeks
Per week
3 runs
By the end
30 min continuous running
  1. Week 1Each run: 5-min walk warm-up, 7 × (1 min run + 1.5 min walk), 1 min run, 5-min walk
  2. Final weekThree 30-min continuous runs
  3. Who it is forStarts from zero; ends with 30 minutes of continuous running
2 · Royal Parks Half — BeginnerOpen plan ↗
Length
16 weeks
Per week
3 runs + strength work
Longest run
2 h 30 min · week 14
  1. Week 120 min, 20 min and a 30-min long run
  2. Final weekShort easy runs and strides; race on Sunday
  3. Who it is forNo stated requirement; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running

Doing two plans back to back is not an official recommendation of any organisation; there is no single official timeline for a complete beginner. Royal Parks Half — Beginner — No stated requirement; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running

Half marathon · I can run 20–30 minutes non-stop

Start by
16 August 2026
Not enough time · 12 weeks short
Royal Parks Half — BeginnerOpen plan ↗
Length
16 weeks
Per week
3 runs + strength work
Longest run
2 h 30 min · week 14
  1. Week 120 min, 20 min and a 30-min long run
  2. Final weekShort easy runs and strides; race on Sunday
  3. Who it is forNo stated requirement; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running

Half marathon · I run 3–4 days a week; my longest run is about 40 minutes

Start by
27 September 2026
Not enough time · 6 weeks short
NYRR Half Marathon — ConservativeOpen plan ↗
Length
10 weeks
Per week
4 runs + cross-training
Longest run
110 min · week 8
  1. Week 120 min, 30-min tempo, 30 min and 40 min
  2. Final weekThree 20-min runs; race on Sunday
  3. Who it is forStated requirement: running 3–4 days a week, longest run about 40 minutes

Alternative: Royal Parks Half — Beginner · 16 weeks · start by 16 August 2026

Royal Parks Half — BeginnerOpen plan ↗
Length
16 weeks
Per week
3 runs + strength work
Longest run
2 h 30 min · week 14
  1. Week 120 min, 20 min and a 30-min long run
  2. Final weekShort easy runs and strides; race on Sunday
  3. Who it is forNo stated requirement; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running

Half marathon · I run 4–5 days a week; my longest run is 40 minutes or more

Start by
27 September 2026
Not enough time · 6 weeks short
NYRR Half Marathon — ConservativeOpen plan ↗
Length
10 weeks
Per week
4 runs + cross-training
Longest run
110 min · week 8
  1. Week 120 min, 30-min tempo, 30 min and 40 min
  2. Final weekThree 20-min runs; race on Sunday
  3. Who it is forStated requirement: running 3–4 days a week, longest run about 40 minutes

Alternative: Royal Parks Half — Beginner · 16 weeks · start by 16 August 2026

Royal Parks Half — BeginnerOpen plan ↗
Length
16 weeks
Per week
3 runs + strength work
Longest run
2 h 30 min · week 14
  1. Week 120 min, 20 min and a 30-min long run
  2. Final weekShort easy runs and strides; race on Sunday
  3. Who it is forNo stated requirement; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running

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06 · FAQ

Gobeklitepe Half Marathon: frequently asked questions

When is Gobeklitepe Half Marathon and what time does it start?

It takes place on 6 December 2026; the start is at 09:00. Start times by distance: 21K 09:00 · 10K 09:15.

Where does Gobeklitepe Half Marathon start?

Start: Şanlıurfa.

What distances does Gobeklitepe Half Marathon offer?

There are 2 distances: 10K, 21K.

Who organises Gobeklitepe Half Marathon?

The race is organised by Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi. Advenway does not organise races or take registrations; it compiles the details from the organiser’s announcements.

How much is the entry fee for Gobeklitepe Half Marathon?

Standard registration is open now: 750 TL. This period ends on 2 December 2026.

Is registration for Gobeklitepe Half Marathon open?

Yes, registration is open. The registration deadline is 2 December 2026. Registration is handled on the organiser’s official page; the «Official Registration» button on this page links there.

When and where is race pack pick-up for Gobeklitepe Half Marathon?

Race pack pick-up: 5 December 2026, 12:00–17:00 · Liman Ayık Yaşam Derneği Şanlıurfa Şubesi. Kits are handed out at the registration area set up for the race; there is no late pick-up. Runners read and sign the declaration in person; foreign nationals show their passport. Runners without a bib and chip cannot start.

What are the cut-off times for Gobeklitepe Half Marathon 21K?

Finish (km 21.1): 2 h 30 min. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 21.1 within the cut-off, an average pace of 7:07 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

What are the cut-off times for Gobeklitepe Half Marathon 10K?

Finish (km 10): 1 h 30 min. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 10 within the cut-off, an average pace of 9:00 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

What is the time limit for Gobeklitepe Half Marathon?

Finish cut-off — 21K: 2 h 30 min · 10K: 1 h 30 min. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.

Do you need a medical certificate for Gobeklitepe Half Marathon?

An athletics club or individual licence validated for 2026 is required; runners born in 2008 or earlier may take part.

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Sources7 sources
  1. 1
    Courses & GPX — Pack & logisticsthe organiser's race information
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  2. 2
    Training planDates are counted back from race day by the plan’s length in weeks. This isn’t training advice; it’s the length and stated starting requirements of plans published by these organisations.
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  3. 3
    Training planNHS Couch to 5K
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  4. 4
    Training plan— the plan is published on the website of Runderwear, a sportswear retailerEngland Athletics 10K (Tom Craggs) (Training plan)England Athletics 10K Improver (Tom Craggs) (Training plan)
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  5. 5
    Training planNYRR 10K — Intermediate
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  6. 6
    Training planRoyal Parks Half — Beginner
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  7. 7
    Training planNYRR Half Marathon — Conservative
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750 TLOfficial Registration