When is St. Nicholas Half Marathon and what time does it start?
It takes place on 6 December 2026; the start is at 08:30. Start times by distance: 21K 08:30 · 12K 08:45 · 5K 12:00.
Where does St. Nicholas Half Marathon start?
Start: Demre, Antalya.
What distances does St. Nicholas Half Marathon offer?
There are 3 distances: 5K, 12K, 21K.
Who organises St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
The race is organised by Rossist Event. Advenway does not organise races or take registrations; it compiles the details from the organiser’s announcements.
What is the official website of St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
Official website: stnicholashalfmarathon.com.
What is the weather usually like on the date of St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
Over the last five years these dates averaged a low of 12 °C and a high of 18 °C; it rained on about 60% of days and the average max wind was 13 km/h.
How much is the entry fee for St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
Entry fee is open now: 21K 1,500 TL · 12K 1,300 TL · 5K 1,000 TL (+ Federasyon Payı). This period ends on 23 November 2026.
Is registration for St. Nicholas Half Marathon open?
Yes, registration is open. The registration deadline is 23 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 St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
Race pack pick-up: 5–6 December 2026 · Demre town centre, registration desk / expo area. 5 December 14:00–20:00; late pick-up 6 December 07:00–08:40. ID is checked. There is a bag drop at the start; bags are returned against your bib.
How long are the St. Nicholas Half Marathon courses and how much climbing do they have?
21K: 21.1 km, 125 m of climbing · 12K: 12.3 km, 113 m of climbing · 5K: 4.7 km, 4 m of climbing. Values are measured from the organiser's published course files.
How do the St. Nicholas Half Marathon courses rank by difficulty?
From easiest to hardest: 5K (km-effort 5, XXS) → 12K (km-effort 13, XXS) → 21K (km-effort 22, XXS). Ranked by km-effort (kilometres plus 1 for every 100 m of climbing), measured from the course files.
How hard is the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 21K course?
Over 21.1 km there is 125 m of climbing in total, 6 m per kilometre. About 90% of the course is flat. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. Km-effort is 22, 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 52 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 64.
How steep is the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 21K course?
Share of the distance: 4% climbing (3–8%) · 89% flat · 6% descending (3–8%). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.
What are the descents like on the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 21K course?
There is 134 m of descent in total. The longest uninterrupted descent is between km 13.1 and km 16.6: 59 m.
Where are the climbs on the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 21K course?
Splits where the climbing is concentrated: 0.0–5.0 km +22 m; 5.0–10.1 km +25 m; 10.1–15.0 km +64 m; 15.0–20.0 km +14 m. The most climbing is between km 10.1 and 15.0 (+64 m). The highest point is at km 13.1 (62 m).
What is the highest point of the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 21K course?
The highest point is 62 m, at km 13.1. The lowest point is 0 m. From the high point it is 8 km to the finish.
Is the St. Nicholas 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 St. Nicholas Half Marathon 12K course?
Over 12.3 km there is 113 m of climbing in total, 9 m per kilometre. About 80% of the course is flat. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. Km-effort is 13, 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 36 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 82.
Where is the hardest climb on the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 12K course?
The biggest climb is between km 7.4 and km 8.8: 64 m net at an average gradient of 4.4%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 9%.
How steep is the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 12K course?
Share of the distance: 3% steep climbing (8% and more) · 6% climbing (3–8%) · 81% flat · 10% descending (3–8%). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.
Where are the climbs on the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 12K course?
Splits where the climbing is concentrated: 3.0–4.0 km +17 m; 4.0–5.0 km +10 m; 8.0–9.0 km +58 m. The most climbing is between km 8.0 and 9.0 (+58 m). The highest point is at km 8.8 (64 m).
How hard is the St. Nicholas Half Marathon 5K course?
Over 4.7 km there is 4 m of climbing in total, 1 m per kilometre. About 100% 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 St. Nicholas Half Marathon 5K 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 St. Nicholas Half Marathon 5K course?
The course is practically flat: no split has more than 2 m of climbing.
Is there a GPX file for St. Nicholas 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.
What are the cut-off times for St. Nicholas Half Marathon 21K?
Finish (Taşdibi Plajı) (km 21.1): 3 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish (Taşdibi Plajı) at km 21.1 within the cut-off, an average pace of 8:32 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.
What are the cut-off times for St. Nicholas Half Marathon 5K?
Finish (Taşdibi Plajı) (km 4.7): 1 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish (Taşdibi Plajı) at km 4.7 within the cut-off, an average pace of 12:46 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.
What is the time limit for St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
Finish cut-off — 21K: 3 h · 5K: 1 h. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.
Where are the aid stations on St. Nicholas Half Marathon 21K?
km 0 Start (water); km 2 CP1 Myra (water); km 5.2 CP2 Kaymakamlık (water); km 7.5 CP3 Andriake (water, food); km 10 CP4 Andriake (water, food); km 11.7 CP5 Andriake (water, food); km 14.8 CP6 Sülüklü (water); km 18.7 CP7 Taşdibi (water); km 21.1 Finish (Taşdibi Plajı) (water, food, medical). The longest stretch without aid is about 3.9 km; carry water for it.
Do you need a medical certificate for St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
The organiser does not state a medical certificate requirement; medical teams may check a participant and withdraw them from the race if they consider it necessary.
Is there a drop bag at St. Nicholas Half Marathon?
No on-course drop bags; bag drop area at the start, bags collected after the run with your race bib.
