International Mersin Marathon
International Mersin Marathon is a road race held in Mersin on 13 December 2026.
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- Date
- 13 December 2026Sunday
- Location
- MersinStart: Mersin
- Distances
- 10K–42K42K, 10K, Fun Run
- Entry fee
- 42K 800 TL · 10K 400 TL · Fun Run free
International Mersin Marathon is a road race held in Mersin on 13 December 2026. The event offers 42K, 10K and Fun Run courses; the entry fee is 42K 800 TL · 10K 400 TL · Fun Run free. Registration is open.
Details were checked against the organiser’s page on 29 October 2026. The registration link was working on 3 November 2026.
- 24 October 2026Entry fee added
- 12 October 2026Distances updated
Course, map and GPX
Fun Run
The course file (GPX) has not been published yet.
Checkpoints and Cut-offs · Marathon (2025 course)
- 0Start
- 42.2Finish6 hthis leg 8:32 min/km
To reach Finish at km 42.2 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.
Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race.1
When should you start training?
The race is 5 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.
10K · I can’t run 30 minutes non-stop yet
- Length
- 9 weeks
- Per week
- 3 runs
- By the end
- 30 min continuous running
- Week 1Each run: 5-min walk warm-up, 7 × (1 min run + 1.5 min walk), 1 min run, 5-min walk
- Final weekThree 30-min continuous runs
- Who it is forStarts from zero; ends with 30 minutes of continuous running
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Per week
- 3 runs + optional cross-training
- Longest run
- 60–70 min · week 6
- Week 13 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 20–30 min easy, 40 min easy with walk breaks
- Final week3 × 3 min hard, 20 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
- 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
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Per week
- 3 runs + optional cross-training
- Longest run
- 60–70 min · week 6
- Week 13 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 20–30 min easy, 40 min easy with walk breaks
- Final week3 × 3 min hard, 20 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
- 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
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Per week
- 3 runs + optional cross-training
- Longest run
- 60–70 min · week 6
- Week 13 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 20–30 min easy, 40 min easy with walk breaks
- Final week3 × 3 min hard, 20 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
- 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
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Per week
- 4 sessions
- Longest run
- 70–80 min · weeks 3, 5 and 6
- Week 14 × 5 min hard (effort 7/10), 30–45 min easy, 30-min progression run or cross-training, 60–70 min easy
- Final week3–4 × 3 min hard, 30 min easy, 10K race on Saturday
- 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 20 September 2026
- Length
- 12 weeks
- Per week
- 4–6 days
- Longest run
- 11–14.5 km · week 10
- Week 14 × 800 m at 10K pace, tempo and easy runs; 31–40 km in total
- Final weekShort runs and strides; 10K race on Sunday
- Who it is forNo written entry requirement; week 1 already includes 31–40 km of running
Marathon · I can’t run 30 minutes non-stop yet
- Length
- 9 weeks
- Per week
- 3 runs
- By the end
- 30 min continuous running
- Week 1Each run: 5-min walk warm-up, 7 × (1 min run + 1.5 min walk), 1 min run, 5-min walk
- Final weekThree 30-min continuous runs
- Who it is forStarts from zero; ends with 30 minutes of continuous running
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Per week
- 3 days
- Longest run
- 3 h 30 min or 29–32 km · week 13
- Week 130-min walk, 40 and 50 min run/walk
- Final week30 min and 22 min; marathon on Sunday
- Who it is forFor people with very little running history; 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. TCS London Marathon — Beginner — For people with very little running history; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running
Marathon · I can run 20–30 minutes non-stop
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Per week
- 3 days
- Longest run
- 3 h 30 min or 29–32 km · week 13
- Week 130-min walk, 40 and 50 min run/walk
- Final week30 min and 22 min; marathon on Sunday
- Who it is forFor people with very little running history; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running
Marathon · I run 3–4 days a week; my longest run is about 40 minutes
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Per week
- 3 days
- Longest run
- 3 h 30 min or 29–32 km · week 13
- Week 130-min walk, 40 and 50 min run/walk
- Final week30 min and 22 min; marathon on Sunday
- Who it is forFor people with very little running history; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running
Marathon · I run 4–5 days a week; my longest run is 40 minutes or more
- Length
- 18 weeks
- Per week
- 4–5 runs
- Longest run
- 165 min · week 15
- Week 120, 20, 30 and 40 min + cross-training
- Final week30 min and 20 min; race on Sunday
- Who it is forStated requirement: running 4–5 days a week, longest run about 40 minutes
Alternative: TCS London Marathon — Beginner · 16 weeks · start by 23 August 2026
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Per week
- 3 days
- Longest run
- 3 h 30 min or 29–32 km · week 13
- Week 130-min walk, 40 and 50 min run/walk
- Final week30 min and 22 min; marathon on Sunday
- Who it is forFor people with very little running history; week 1 includes 20–30 minutes of continuous running
Runners covering less than 30 km a week before a marathon were found to have about twice the injury risk (Rasmussen et al. 2013; based on a retrospective survey of finishers only).
What Is the Weather Usually Like on Race Date?
- Rainy days
- 32%
- Max wind
- 13 km/h
- Sunrise / sunset
- 07:45 / 17:25
Sources9
International Mersin Marathon: frequently asked questions
When is International Mersin Marathon?
It takes place on 13 December 2026.
Where does International Mersin Marathon start?
Start: Mersin.
What distances does International Mersin Marathon offer?
There are 3 distances: 42K, 10K, Fun Run.
Who organises International Mersin Marathon?
The race is organised by Mersin Büyükşehir Belediyesi. Advenway does not organise races or take registrations; it compiles the details from the organiser’s announcements.
What is the official website of International Mersin Marathon?
Official website: mbbspor.org. Registration is handled via apphurra.com.
What is the weather usually like on the date of International Mersin Marathon?
Over the last five years these dates averaged a low of 10 °C and a high of 18 °C; it rained on about 32% of days and the average max wind was 13 km/h.
How much is the entry fee for International Mersin Marathon?
Entry fee: 42K 800 TL · 10K 400 TL · Fun Run free. The fee is taken from the organiser’s announcement; you pay on the organiser’s registration page.
Is registration for International Mersin Marathon open?
Yes, registration is open. Registration is handled on the organiser’s official page; the «Official Registration» button on this page links there.
What are the cut-off times for International Mersin Marathon Marathon (2025 course)?
Finish (km 42.2): 6 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 42.2 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 is the time limit for International Mersin Marathon?
Finish cut-off — Marathon (2025 course): 6 h. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.
Useful Before the Race
All Road Race events10K Race CalendarMarathon CalendarSee every marathon and race in Turkey
Sources9 sources
- 1Courses & GPXthe organiser's race information↩
- 2Training 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.↩
- 3Training planRasmussen CH, Nielsen RO, Juul MS, Rasmussen S. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2013;8(2):111–120↩
- 4Training planNHS Couch to 5K↩
- 5Training 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)↩
- 6Training planNYRR 10K — Intermediate↩
- 7Training planTCS London Marathon — Beginner↩
- 8Training planNYRR Marathon — Conservative↩
- 9WeatherOpen-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.↩