4th International Ayvalık Liberation Half Marathon September 11 - 13, 2026 | Setur Marinas Ayvalık
Held for the fourth time in 2026, the International Ayvalık Liberation Half Marathon took place with great enthusiasm as a giant sports festival appealing to runners of all levels accompanied by breathtaking views. We experienced the great excitement of hosting the 21K half marathon, 10K, and 5K tracks in this magnificent event carefully organized by a professional event company. To discover our charming district where history meets the Aegean Sea, famous for its red corals and olive oil, and to share this unique atmosphere, we hosted sports fans at Setur Marinas Ayvalık between September 11–13, 2026.
Much More Than a Race Our participants had the opportunity to combine their passion for running with gastronomy and experience the unique flavors of Ayvalık. While enjoying the professional organization in a flawless race atmosphere prepared by expert teams, they savored running at the distance best suited to their goals and conditioning.
Tracks Unforgettable moments were experienced on the tracks that started from Setur Marinas Ayvalık and progressed through the magnificent nature of Ayvalık within the scope of the organization:
21K Half Marathon: In this track where limits were pushed accompanied by the unique views of Ayvalık, participants ran alongside the sea view, pine trees, and olive groves. Especially the Şeytan Sofrası climb added unforgettable excitement to the race.
10K Run: Offering an ideal option for middle-distance running enthusiasts, runners struggled to reach their best records by passing through the historical streets of Ayvalık on this track.
5K Run: A perfect alternative for beginners, walkers, and the whole family, this track offered a wonderful experience for fun, movement, and healthy living.
Event Schedule
Here is the action-packed 3-day program at our venue, which will be the heart of the racing excitement:
Friday, September 11, 2026
13:00 - 19:00: Race Kit Distribution (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 - 19:00: Expo and Race Kit Distribution (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
18:45 - 19:45: Pasta Party (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
19:00 - 20:00: Sunset Party (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (Race Day)
07:30 - 13:00: Expo (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
07:40 - 07:50: Warm-up with MacFit (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
08:00 - 11:00: Start - 21K Half Marathon (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
08:15 - 10:15: Start - 10K / 10K Corporate Run (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
08:20 - 09:30: Start - 5K (Setur Marinas Ayvalık)
11:15 - 11:45: Stretching (Event Stage)
12:00 - 13:00: Award Ceremony (Event Stage)
We will be deeply honored to host all runners and sports fans at our facility during this unique weekend where sports, nature, and competition come together!
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