Istanbul Marathon

On Sunday 15th November we went to the start of the 37th Istanbul Marathon. This is one occasion when people can actually walk across the Bosphorus Bridge; and we made the most of the opportunity.

The Istanbul Marathon - Vodafone Istanbul Marathon, formerly Intercontinental Istanbul Eurasia Marathon; (Turkish: İstanbul Avrasya Maratonu) - is an international athletics event organised by the metropolitan authorities in Istanbul. It takes has taken place every year on a Sunday since 1979. In 2012, the month was changed from October to November.

We were lucky enough to get to the starting line to see the runners set off

It is the only course in the world where the marathon includes two continents, Asia and Europe, in one race

As we strolled over the bridge - behind the runners - the views were spectacular

We all had a great time, then we adjourned for a Turkish breakfast in Ortaköy