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Teachers' Day Race

Teachers' Day Race is a road race held in Istanbul on 29 November 2026.

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Date & start
29 November 2026 · 08:30Sunday
Location
IstanbulStart: Yeşilköy, Istanbul
Distances
10K / 21K2 courses
Entry fee
21K 1,250 TL · 10K 900 TL (federation licence and insurance fees not included)
Registration deadline
26 November 202623 days left

Teachers' Day Race is a road race held in Istanbul on 29 November 2026. The event offers 10K and 21K courses; the start time is 08.30. Registration is open.

This race has 2 coursesAll on 29 Nov 2026 · Istanbul
DistanceLengthStartEntry fee
21K08:301,250 TL›
10K08:30900 TL›
OrganiserBakırköy Belediyesi
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Details were checked against the organiser’s page on 29 October 2026. The registration link was working on 2 November 2026. Last change: Date updated (previously: 22 November 2026), 22 October 2026.

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  1. 24 October 2026Entry fee added
  2. 22 October 2026Registration deadlineadded 26 November 2026
  3. 22 October 2026Date22 November 2026 29 November 2026

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01 · Courses

Course, map and GPX

Yeşilköy, Istanbul
Start location: Yeşilköy, IstanbulOpen in maps

21K

start 08:30
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Checkpoints and Cut-offs6 points
  1. 0
    Start
  2. 3
    Su istasyonu 1water
  3. 5
    5. km+2 km
    09:15
  4. 7
    Su istasyonu 2+2 kmwater
  5. 10
    10. km+3 kmwater
    10:00
  6. 14
    Su istasyonu 4+4 kmwater
  7. 21.1
    Finish+7.1 kmwatermedical
    3 h 15 minthis leg 9:15 min/km
Cut-off pace

To reach Finish at km 21.1 within the cut-off, an average pace of 9:15 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 · Logistics

Race pack pick-up and race day

Race Pack Pick-up
A Plus Spx store (early kit pick-up point)
Schedule
Kits are collected in person with ID; no proxy pick-up. Pick-up dates and times have not been announced yet.
Start
Yeşilköy, IstanbulStart time 08:30
Open the race pack pick-up on the map

Sources2

03 · Requirements

Entry requirements

Drop bag

Bag storage: a baggage point near the EXPO area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wS6YRpZWQF4nsfRa8).

04 · Preparation

When should you start training?

The race is 3 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
2 August 2026
Not enough time · 14 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
4 October 2026
Not enough time · 5 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
4 October 2026
Not enough time · 5 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
4 October 2026
Not enough time · 5 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 6 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
7 June 2026
Not enough time · 22 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
9 August 2026
Not enough time · 13 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
20 September 2026
Not enough time · 7 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 9 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
20 September 2026
Not enough time · 7 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 9 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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05 · Weather

What Is the Weather Usually Like on Race Date?

Usually: overcast15°Highest temperature10°Lowest temperature
Rainy days
52%
Max wind
26 km/h
Sunrise / sunset
08:08 / 17:37
  • Rain is likely: carry a light rain jacket.

Sources9

06 · FAQ

Teachers' Day Race: frequently asked questions

When is Teachers' Day Race and what time does it start?

It takes place on 29 November 2026; the start is at 08:30. Start times by distance: 10K 08:30 · 21K 08:30.

Where does Teachers' Day Race start?

Start: Yeşilköy, Istanbul.

What distances does Teachers' Day Race offer?

There are 2 distances: 10K, 21K.

Who organises Teachers' Day Race?

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

What is the official website of Teachers' Day Race?

Official website: bakirkoy.bel.tr. Registration is handled via bakirkoybelediyesi24kasimkosu.com.

What is the weather usually like on the date of Teachers' Day Race?

Over the last five years these dates averaged a low of 10 °C and a high of 15 °C; it rained on about 52% of days and the average max wind was 26 km/h.

How much is the entry fee for Teachers' Day Race?

Entry fee: 21K 1,250 TL · 10K 900 TL (federation licence and insurance fees not included). The fee is taken from the organiser’s announcement; you pay on the organiser’s registration page.

Is registration for Teachers' Day Race open?

Yes, registration is open. The registration deadline is 26 November 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 Teachers' Day Race?

Race pack pick-up: A Plus Spx store (early kit pick-up point). Kits are collected in person with ID; no proxy pick-up. Pick-up dates and times have not been announced yet.

What are the cut-off times for Teachers' Day Race 21K?

5. km (km 5): 09:15; 10. km (km 10): 10:00; Finish (km 21.1): 3 h 15 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 9:15 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

What are the cut-off times for Teachers' Day Race 10K?

5. km (km 5): 09:15; 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 Teachers' Day Race?

Finish cut-off — 21K: 3 h 15 min · 10K: 1 h 30 min. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.

Where are the aid stations on Teachers' Day Race 21K?

km 3 Su istasyonu 1 (water); km 7 Su istasyonu 2 (water); km 10 10. km (water); km 14 Su istasyonu 4 (water); km 21.1 Finish (water, medical). The longest stretch without aid is about 7.1 km; carry water for it.

Is there a drop bag at Teachers' Day Race?

Bag storage: a baggage point near the EXPO area (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wS6YRpZWQF4nsfRa8).

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Sources9 sources
  1. 1
    Courses & GPXthe organiser's race information
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  2. 2
    Pack & logisticsofficial organiser announcement
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  3. 3
    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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  4. 4
    Training planNHS Couch to 5K
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  5. 5
    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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  6. 6
    Training planNYRR 10K — Intermediate
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  7. 7
    Training planRoyal Parks Half — Beginner
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  8. 8
    Training planNYRR Half Marathon — Conservative
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  9. 9
    WeatherOpen-Meteo archive (ERA5), average of the same date ±2 days in 2021–2025. Not a forecast. Values are the model’s area average and may differ by a few degrees at the start.
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