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21 km · 167 m climbing

Nigde Half Marathon

Nigde Half Marathon is a road race held in Niğde on 3 October 2026.

Date & start
3 October 2026 · 10:00Saturday
Location
NiğdeStart: Aqueducts of the ancient city of Tyana
Distances
5K–21K3 courses
Entry fee
from 200 TL
Registration deadline
30 September 2026
01 · Results

Results

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Nigde Half Marathon was held on 3 October 2026. This page will be updated when the next edition is announced — the address stays the same, 2027 details will appear here too.

2026 resultsPublished
610 finishers (21K 122 · 10K 253 · 5K 234)
  • 21K MenNihat Özkaymak
  • 21K WomenAdına Vakhidova
  • 10K MenArda Dölen
  • 10K WomenAnastasiia Nikolaeva
  • 5K MenSaid Kerem Yetişir
  • 5K WomenTuğba Özdayı
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Nigde Half Marathon is a road race held in Niğde on 3 October 2026. The half marathon starts at 10:00 from the aqueducts of the ancient city of Tyana, the 10K at 11:00 from the city centre and the 5K fun run at 11:15. Entry fees are 600 TL for the 21K, 400 TL for the 10K and 200 TL for the 5K, and the registration deadline is 30 September 2026. Registration is open.

This race has 3 coursesAll on 3 Oct 2026 · Niğde
DistanceLengthEntry fee
21K600 TL›
10K400 TL›
5K200 TL›
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02 · Courses

Course, map and GPX

21K

21.1 km · +167 m · start 10:00
Start: Aqueducts of the ancient city of Tyana
Distance
21.1 km
Total climbing
↑ 167 m
Total descent
↓ 51 m
Altitude range
1,095–1,225 m
Climbing per kilometre
8 m
Flat sections
96%
Km-effort · ITRA scale (calculated)
23 · XXS
Difficulty rank in the calendar
61 / 119
Elevation profile
Steep climb 8%+Climb 3–8%FlatDescent 3–8%Steep descent 8%+
1,0501,1001,1501,2001,25005101520kmT1

Over 21.1 km there is 167 m of climbing, 8 m per kilometre. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. About 45% of the climbing is in the first half. The value is close to a category boundary: with the organiser’s stated distance and climbing it may fall into the XS category.

Climbs1 notable climb
ClimbKilometreNet gainAvg. gradientSteepest 250 mTop
T14.0–20.916.9 km130 m0.8%4%1,225 m
Course section by section

Course section by section

The most climbing is between km 5.0 and 10.1 (+67 m). The highest point is at km 20.9 (1,225 m).

SplitClimbDescentNet
0.0–5.0 km+7 m−14 m−7 m
5.0–10.1 km+67 m−7 m+60 m
10.1–15.0 km+64 m−5 m+59 m
15.0–20.0 km+10 m−21 m−11 m
20.0–21.1 km+18 m−3 m+15 m

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03 · Weather

What Was the Weather on Race Day?

Mostly clear start 10:0018°Highest temperature10°Lowest temperature
Precipitation
3.2 mm
Max wind
18 km/h
Sunrise / sunset
06:38 / 18:21

Sources3

04 · FAQ

Nigde Half Marathon: frequently asked questions

Have the 2026 results of Nigde Half Marathon been published?

Yes. Winners — 21K Men: Nihat Özkaymak; 21K Women: Adına Vakhidova; 10K Men: Arda Dölen; 10K Women: Anastasiia Nikolaeva; 5K Men: Said Kerem Yetişir; 5K Women: Tuğba Özdayı. 610 finishers (21K 122 · 10K 253 · 5K 234). The full list is behind the «Official results list» link on this page.

What was the weather like on race day at Nigde Half Marathon?

The low was 10 °C and the high 18 °C; precipitation 3.2 mm, max wind 18 km/h.

How long are the Nigde Half Marathon courses and how much climbing do they have?

21K: 21.1 km, 167 m of climbing · 10K: 10.0 km, 53 m of climbing · 5K: 5.0 km, 36 m of climbing. Values are measured from the organiser's published course files.

How do the Nigde Half Marathon courses rank by difficulty?

From easiest to hardest: 5K (km-effort 5, XXS) → 10K (km-effort 11, XXS) → 21K (km-effort 23, XXS). Ranked by km-effort (kilometres plus 1 for every 100 m of climbing), measured from the course files.

How hard is the Nigde Half Marathon 21K course?

Over 21.1 km there is 167 m of climbing in total, 8 m per kilometre. About 96% of the course is flat. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. Km-effort is 23, which puts it in the XXS category on the ITRA scale. This value is calculated from the course file. Official ITRA scores are awarded only by ITRA, and only to races registered and certified with it; this number is not that score. The value is close to a category boundary: with the organiser’s stated distance and climbing it may fall into the XS category. By km-effort it is harder than 56 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 61.

Where is the hardest climb on the Nigde Half Marathon 21K course?

The biggest climb is between km 4.0 and km 20.9: 130 m net at an average gradient of 0.8%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 4%.

How steep is the Nigde Half Marathon 21K course?

Share of the distance: 2% climbing (3–8%) · 98% flat. Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

Where are the climbs on the Nigde Half Marathon 21K course?

Splits where the climbing is concentrated: 5.0–10.1 km +67 m; 10.1–15.0 km +64 m; 15.0–20.0 km +10 m; 20.0–21.1 km +18 m. The most climbing is between km 5.0 and 10.1 (+67 m). The highest point is at km 20.9 (1,225 m).

What is the highest point of the Nigde Half Marathon 21K course?

The highest point is 1,225 m, at km 20.9. The lowest point is 1,095 m.

Is the hard part of the Nigde Half Marathon 21K course at the start or the end?

The climbing is evenly split: 45% in the first half, 55% in the second.

Is the Nigde Half Marathon 21K course a loop or an out-and-back?

Start and finish are in different places; the course runs point to point.

How hard is the Nigde Half Marathon 10K course?

Over 10.0 km there is 53 m of climbing in total, 5 m per kilometre. About 94% of the course is flat. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. Km-effort is 11, which puts it in the XXS category on the ITRA scale. This value is calculated from the course file. Official ITRA scores are awarded only by ITRA, and only to races registered and certified with it; this number is not that score. By km-effort it is harder than 26 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 87.

How steep is the Nigde Half Marathon 10K course?

Share of the distance: 100% flat. Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

Where are the climbs on the Nigde Half Marathon 10K course?

Splits where the climbing is concentrated: 8.0–9.0 km +17 m; 9.0–10.0 km +12 m. The most climbing is between km 8.0 and 9.0 (+17 m).

How hard is the Nigde Half Marathon 5K course?

Over 5.0 km there is 36 m of climbing in total, 7 m per kilometre. About 88% of the course is flat. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. Km-effort is 5, which puts it in the XXS category on the ITRA scale. This value is calculated from the course file. Official ITRA scores are awarded only by ITRA, and only to races registered and certified with it; this number is not that score. By km-effort it is harder than 1 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 113.

How steep is the Nigde Half Marathon 5K course?

Share of the distance: 92% flat · 8% descending (3–8%). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

Where are the climbs on the Nigde Half Marathon 5K course?

Splits where the climbing is concentrated: 3.0–4.0 km +17 m; 4.0–5.0 km +11 m. The most climbing is between km 3.0 and 4.0 (+17 m).

Is there a GPX file for Nigde Half Marathon?

Yes. The organiser's course file is in the Course and Map section on this page; you can load it onto your watch or phone.

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Sources3 sources
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    Courses & GPX · Course section by section · 21K, 10K, 5KSections are derived automatically from the elevation profile of the course file. Section values come from a thinned-out profile, so they may differ by a few metres from the total climb above.
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  2. 2
    Courses & GPX · 21K, 10K, 5Kthe organiser's published course file. Values are measured from the file and may differ slightly from the climbing the organiser states. Last calculated: 11.10.2026.
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  3. 3
    WeatherOpen-Meteo historical weather archive (ERA5 reanalysis), race day. These are recorded values, not a forecast. Values are the model’s area average and may differ by a few degrees at the start.
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