International Runkara Half Marathon is a road race held with a 21K half marathon plus 10K and 5K courses starting from Başkent Millet Bahçesi (Capital National Garden) in Ankara on 9 May 2027.
Early registration price valid until 31 December 2026 · 52 days left
International Runkara Half Marathon is a road race held with a 21K half marathon plus 10K and 5K courses starting from Başkent Millet Bahçesi (Capital National Garden) in Ankara on 9 May 2027. The event offers 5K, 10K and 21K courses; the start time is 08.00. Registration is open.
Details were checked against the organiser’s page on 9 November 2026.
To reach Finish 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.
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.
To reach Finish at km 5 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.
Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race.1
| Period | 5K | 10K | 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early registration Nowuntil 31 December 2026 | 1,800 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Standard registration Not open yet1 January 2027 – 31 March 2027 | 2,000 | 2,250 | 2,250 |
| Late registration Not open yet1 April 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 2,300 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
Bag drop is open on race morning from 06:45 to 07:45 in the Runkara Expo area; write your bib number on the bag provided by the organisers.
The race is 25 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.
5K · I can’t run 30 minutes non-stop yet
5K · I can run 20–30 minutes non-stop
The final week of NHS Couch to 5K is three 30-minute continuous runs, and you are close to that level. There is no separate published beginner plan for running a 5K from here.
The next step the NHS suggests after Couch to 5K is parkrun, a free weekly 5 km event.
5K · I run 3–4 days a week; my longest run is about 40 minutes
You run 3–4 days a week, which is above the level NHS Couch to 5K finishes at (30 minutes of continuous running). You do not need a beginner plan to finish a 5K.
If you want to run faster: NYRR 5K — Moderate Mileage · 12 weeks · start by 14 February 2027
This plan has no written entry requirement; its first week already includes 26–35 km of running. For someone running 3–4 days a week this may be more than their current volume.
5K · I run 4–5 days a week; my longest run is 40 minutes or more
10K · I can’t run 30 minutes non-stop yet
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
10K · I run 3–4 days a week; my longest run is about 40 minutes
10K · I run 4–5 days a week; my longest run is 40 minutes or more
Alternative: NYRR 10K — Intermediate · 12 weeks · start by 14 February 2027
Half marathon · I can’t run 30 minutes non-stop yet
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
Half marathon · I run 3–4 days a week; my longest run is about 40 minutes
Alternative: Royal Parks Half — Beginner · 16 weeks · start by 17 January 2027
Half marathon · I run 4–5 days a week; my longest run is 40 minutes or more
Alternative: Royal Parks Half — Beginner · 16 weeks · start by 17 January 2027
It takes place on 9 May 2027; the start is at 08:00. Start times by distance: 21K 08:00 · 10K 08:15 · 5K 08:30.
Start: Başkent Millet Bahçesi (Capital National Garden) expo area, Ankara.
There are 3 distances: 5K, 10K, 21K.
Early registration is open now: 21K 2,000 TL · 10K 2,000 TL · 5K 1,800 TL. This period ends on 31 December 2026. Other periods: Standard registration 21K 2,250 TL · 10K 2,250 TL · 5K 2,000 TL (not open yet); Late registration 21K 2,500 TL · 10K 2,500 TL · 5K 2,300 TL (not open yet).
Yes, registration is open. The registration deadline is 2 May 2027. Registration is handled on the organiser’s official page; the «Official Registration» button on this page links there.
Race pack pick-up: 7–8 May 2027, 12:00–19:00 · Runkara Expo, Başkent Millet Bahçesi. Friday 7 May 12:00–19:00, Saturday 8 May 10:00–19:00. There is no pick-up on race morning. Bring photo ID; if someone collects your pack for you, they need your signed consent form and a copy of your ID.
Finish (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 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.
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.
Finish (km 5): 45 min. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 5 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.
Finish cut-off — 21K: 3 h · 10K: 1 h 30 min · 5K: 45 min. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.
Bag drop is open on race morning from 06:45 to 07:45 in the Runkara Expo area; write your bib number on the bag provided by the organisers.
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