Participation Conditions and Rules

1. General Information

Niğde Half Marathon is a road running race that will take place in Niğde at a distance of 21,0975 km and 10 km.

The Half Marathon Distance Run starts from Niğde city centre at 08:00 on 13 April 2025 . 10K distance starts from Niğde city centre at 09:00.

Participants are required to complete the Half Marathon distance in 3 hours 30 minutes and the 10K distance in 1 hour 30 minutes on a partial qualification basis. Partial qualification means that the participants must carry the equipment that will allow them to continue their run safely in the natural conditions they may encounter.

2. Conditions of Participation

The race is open to everyone over the age of 18. The 16-18 age group can only participate in the 10K race with parental permission. Participants must have a medical certificate valid on13 April 2025  and dated within one year prior to the date of the competition stating that they are not prevented from running, or an athlete's licence approved by the Athletics, Triathlon, Mountaineering, Orienteering or Cycling Federations. Relevant documents will be submitted to the organisation before the race. Runners should have athletic preparation and wear clothes suitable for different weather and nature conditions.

3. Registration

a) Form of registration

Only registered runners can participate in the run. Registrations will be made through the nigdeyarimaratonu.com website. The deadline for registration is 7 April 2025 at 17:00.

The deadline for track changes is 7 April 2025 at 17:00. No change can be made to the track where the participant limit has been reached.

The maximum number of participants is limited to 1000 people. Registrations will be closed when this limit is reached without waiting for the registration deadline.

Each registration is personalised. It will not be allowed to transfer the registration or allow someone else to run instead of a participant.

b) Registration fee

21K Niğde Half Marathon

For those who will register between 1st December 2024 - 7th April 2025, the registration fee is 500 TL.

10K Niğde Road Run

For those who will register between 1st December 2024 - 7th April 2025, the registration fee is 300 TL.

The deadline for requesting a refund for registration fees is 1 April 2025 . No refunds will be made after this date.

In order to participate in the race, the registration fee must be paid by Visa or MasterCard credit card or bank transfer at the time of registration. Participants who have paid the registration fee will be taken into consideration in the final registration list. The organisation has the right to discount the registration fee under certain conditions.

14. Awards

The cash prizes for the 21K and 10K races at the Niğde Half Marathon are as follows:

General Classification

1st Place Women & Men: 5000 TL

2nd Place Women & Men: 3000 TL

3rd Place Women & Men: 2000 TL

Age Categories

1st Place Women & Men: 3000 TL

2nd Place Women & Men: 2000 TL

3rd Place Women & Men: 1000 TL

Each participant who finishes the race within the time limit and in accordance with the rules will receive a finisher's medal.

The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM in Niğde city center.