This is one of the few major city parks in Istanbul, and a good place for running, in the area between Dolmabahce and Nisantasi. Maçka Park consists of a series of mainly gravel paths, with a route around the perimeter of about 2.4 km (1.5 miles). This is also a tony part of Istanbul, with major hotels in the area, including a Hilton, Hyatt, and Swissotel.
A great loop is to start at Taksim Square and run through small and beautiful Gezi Park, a stately spot with beautiful trees (and site of major protests in 2013). Run through the park and along the paths, passing the Gondola station, into Maçka Park, with Vodafone Stadium just to your south, and enjoy a perimeter path around the paths. Note that there’s sort of a lower and upper section of the park, and a gondola (Teleferik) passes from two stations outside the park and a location in the park.
This is one of the few major city parks in Istanbul, and a good place for running, in the area between Dolmabahce and Nisantasi. Maçka Park consists of a series of mainly gravel paths, with a route around the perimeter of about 2.4 km (1.5 miles). This is also a tony part of Istanbul, with major hotels in the area, including a Hilton, Hyatt, and Swissotel.
A great loop is to start at Taksim Square and run through small and beautiful Gezi Park, a stately spot with beautiful trees (and site of major protests in 2013). Run through the park and along the paths, passing the Gondola station, into Maçka Park, with Vodafone Stadium just to your south, and enjoy a perimeter path around the paths. Note that there’s sort of a lower and upper section of the park, and a gondola (Teleferik) passes from two stations outside the park and a location in the park.
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Full loop starting in Taksim Square is 4.5 km (2.8 miles). Maçka Park perimeter is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
275 feet for full loop; Maçka Park perimeter is 125 feet over only 1.5 miles
A quick 5k loop in the old-town Sultanahmet area, combining some sites, parks, and a good stretch along the Bosphorus river, paralleling the Kennedy Caddesi shore road. Can be combined with our other route in the Sultanahmet.
A quick 5k loop in the old-town Sultanahmet area, combining some sites, parks, and a good stretch along the Bosphorus river, paralleling the Kennedy Caddesi shore road. Can be combined with our other route in the Sultanahmet.
Run between Asia and Europe! This Bosphorus River route is almost all along the water, over the modern Galata Bridge, and then along the water to the Yenikapi Ferry Terminal. Can use transport to make it a one-way run.
One of the most popular places to run in Istanbul is along the Bosporus River, from Kuruçeşme to Bebek. It's not a seamless waterfront path, but there are some great sections. A long-ish option is from the first to second bridges, nearly 6km.
A waterside run along the Golden Horn, with many options for distance. Up to 8.5km (5.3 miles) from the Galat Bridge all the way to the Bilgi University Campus. There are good, smooth paths along the water for a majority of the run.
A fantastic waterside run on the Asian side. It's possible to run 27 km from Fenerbahçe to Pendik, mostly through palm-lined parks with great views of the water. A great opportunity to rack up some miles.
Camlica Hill is the highest point in Istanbul, at 227 meters. There are great views from the summit, as well as a picnic area, cafes, and a few trails. Our route is 3.8 km from the Kısıklı subway, with a longer option to Millet Park.
Emirgan Park is a pleasant park for running near İstinye, about 15 km north of Istanbul and reachable by ferry. ~3 km of paths around lovely green space. Combine with ~1 km path along the İstinye marina.
A new and wonderful recent addition to the running scene in Istanbul! This forest park is 20 minutes from central Istanbul and features marked running trails of 3.4k, 5k, & 10k. Great shade option. Numerous other facilities.
A 13,500 acre forest located 15 km north of Istanbul, with many options for trail running. There's a wide, 6.5 km (4 mile) jogging track that begins by Neset Spring. Not too hilly.
A great run if you want an excursion! Reachable by ferry, this CAR-FREE island has many km of roads/paths for running, with great water views. Run the 11.8 km (7.3 mile) perimeter road, or some of the interior trails of the National Park. Note - hilly!!
This 3,000-hectare green space located 30 km northeast of Istanbul is a lovely, shady spot for a destination run. A 5 km jogging course plus additional paths & trails. Mainly wooded landscape.
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Full loop starting in Taksim Square is 4.5 km (2.8 miles). Maçka Park perimeter is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
275 feet for full loop; Maçka Park perimeter is 125 feet over only 1.5 miles
A great loop is to start at Taksim Square and run through small and beautiful Gezi Park, a stately spot with beautiful trees (and site of major protests in 2013). Run through the park and along the paths, passing the Gondola station, into Maçka Park, with Vodafone Stadium just to your south, and enjoy a perimeter path around the paths. Note that there’s sort of a lower and upper section of the park, and a gondola (Teleferik) passes from two stations outside the park and a location in the park.
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