Orienteering (2 stages)
start 10:00
The course file (GPX) has not been published yet.
Venue changedKapalıçarşı, İstanbul → Balat (stage 1) and Grand Bazaar (stage 2), Istanbulupdated on 12 October 2026See on the map
Registration ClosedOrienteering
Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar
Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar is an orienteering event held in Istanbul on 7–8 November 2026.
Time to race
🌤️
12°C
💨 23 km/h💧 74%
3 days to race · forecast
- Date & start
- 7–8 November 2026 · 10:00Saturday
- Location
- IstanbulStart: Balat (stage 1) and Grand Bazaar (stage 2), Istanbul
- Distances
- Orienteering (2 stages)Orienteering (2 stages)
- Entry fee
- 850 TL per stage · all stages 1,500 TL (40% off for ages 14 and under, 50% off for İOG members; SI rental 100 TL per stage)
- Registration deadline
- 3 November 2026
Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar is an orienteering event held in Istanbul on 7–8 November 2026. The race distance is Orienteering (2 stages); the start time is 10.00. Registration has closed.
This race has 1 courseAll on 7–8 Nov 2026 · Istanbul
| Distance | |
|---|---|
| Orienteering (2 stages) | › |
Source
Details were checked against the organiser’s page on 4 November 2026. The registration link was working on 3 November 2026. Last change: start point updated (previously: Kapalıçarşı, İstanbul), 12 October 2026.
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- 24 October 2026Entry fee added
- 20 October 2026Registration deadlineadded 3 November 2026
- 12 October 2026Distances updated
- 12 October 2026Start location updated
01 · Courses
Course, map and GPX
Balat (stage 1) and Grand Bazaar (stage 2), Istanbul
Start location: Balat (stage 1) and Grand Bazaar (stage 2), IstanbulOpen in maps
02 · Logistics
Race pack pick-up and race day
- Race Pack Pick-up
- 7–8 November 2026The “info” tent in the assembly area
- Schedule
- Packs are handed out on each stage day at the “info” tent in the assembly area after a registration check (Balat and the Grand Bazaar; exact spot in the next bulletin). SI cards can be rented. A headlamp or torch is mandatory for the Grand Bazaar stage. Be there an hour before your start time.
- Start
- Balat (stage 1) and Grand Bazaar (stage 2), IstanbulStart time 10:00
03 · Requirements
Entry requirements and mandatory kit
Mandatory gear · Stage 2 - Kapalıçarşı1 item
- Headlamp or flashlight
Conditional
- Cap (in sunny weather)
Recommended (not mandatory)
- Sports shoes
- Weather-appropriate sportswear
- Water
- Spare T-shirt
About this listThe list contains only the items announced by the organiser; we add nothing of our own. Check the organiser’s latest announcement before the race.
Sources1
04 · Weather
Race Day Weather Forecast
Mostly clear start 10:00Chance of rain12°Highest temperature7°Lowest temperature
- Chance of rain
- 43%
- Max wind
- 23 km/h
- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:42 / 17:53
Sources2
05 · FAQ
Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar: frequently asked questions
When is Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar and what time does it start?
Dates: 7–8 November 2026; the event lasts 2 days. The first start is at 10:00. Start times by distance: Stage 1 - Balat 10:00 · Stage 2 - Kapalıçarşı 10:00 (8 November 2026).
Where does Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar start?
Start: Balat (stage 1) and Grand Bazaar (stage 2), Istanbul.
What distances does Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar offer?
There is one distance: Orienteering (2 stages).
Who organises Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar?
The race is organised by İstanbul Orienteering Spor Kulübü (İOG). Advenway does not organise races or take registrations; it compiles the details from the organiser’s announcements.
What is the official website of Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar?
Official website: ist5days.com.
What will the weather be like on the day of Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar?
The current forecast is a low of 7 °C and a high of 12 °C; max wind 23 km/h. Chance of rain 43%.
How much is the entry fee for Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar?
Entry fee: 850 TL per stage · all stages 1,500 TL (40% off for ages 14 and under, 50% off for İOG members; SI rental 100 TL per stage). The fee is taken from the organiser’s announcement; you pay on the organiser’s registration page.
Is registration for Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar open?
No, registration has closed. The deadline was 3 November 2026.
When and where is race pack pick-up for Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar?
Race pack pick-up: 7–8 November 2026 · The “info” tent in the assembly area. Packs are handed out on each stage day at the “info” tent in the assembly area after a registration check (Balat and the Grand Bazaar; exact spot in the next bulletin). SI cards can be rented. A headlamp or torch is mandatory for the Grand Bazaar stage. Be there an hour before your start time.
What is the mandatory gear for Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar?
Stage 2 - Kapalıçarşı: Headlamp or flashlight. The list contains the items announced by the organiser.
Is a head torch mandatory at Istanbul 5 Days - Grand Bazaar?
Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Headlamp or flashlight». Applies to: Etap 2 - Kapalıçarşı.
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Sources2 sources
- 1Pack & logistics — Requirements & kitofficial organiser announcement↩
- 2WeatherOpen-Meteo daily forecast; refreshed every 6 hours and more reliable closer to race day. Values are the model’s area average and may differ by a few degrees at the start.↩
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