The 8th International ÖGER Antalya Marathon will be held according to the standards of the IAAF. The supervision of the race and the course will be executed by the Turkish Athleticism Federation.

Conditions of participation

For the qualification of the Marathon all male or female participants must be born in 1994
or earlier and be trained sufficiently. For the Half-Marathon all participants must be born in 1996 or earlier and equally trained for the race. The starting number must be worn visibly and unchanged on the front part of the race jersey and is not transferable. The change of the official number or especially the bending, making the ad invisible or illegible can cause disqualification.

Liability and insurance

Participation is done at own risk. Neither the promoter, executer, organisation-commitee nor the municipality of Antalya accepts any kind of liability. This is also valid for accidents and loss of personal belongings. It is strongly recommended to undergo a detailed medical examination by a sports doctor. At the reception of the starting documents every participant declares explicitly that he/she and his/her team members have no health problems. 

 

 

Antalya at the Turkish Riviera

Antalya, the seventh largest city in Turkey, is situated right in front of the gigantic 3000-metre-high Taurus mountain range.

The socalled "Heaven on Earth" which was first built by King Attalos II. in 158 BC offers especially runners a perfect location. While in Northern Europe spring only comes very resistantly, you can already find ideal conditions for runners at the Turkish Riviera with its mild temperatures and the sea air. The irresistable landscape around the city with the overwhelming Taurus mountains in the background, the twirling mediterranean atmosphere with a touch of the orient in the streets and palm-lined avenues and the traditionally enthusiastic local spectators turn the Antalya marathon into a unique experience.

At this point there is a wonderful view on the internationally rewarded marina, the Antalya bay and Taurus mountain range. In the recent years more and more houses of the Ottoman style have been restorated and turned into hotels, restaurants and shops. Overshadowing the marina the Hidirlik tower offers a wonderful view over the bay and the impressive mountains.     
The 14-metre-high tower was built around 200 AD. Its original function remains unclear yet. Historians believe that it acted as a light-house. It is also unclear why the upper concentric part of the two-storey tower was situated on a square foundation. To the south of the Hidirlik tower you can see the broad Karaalioglu city park.     

The symbol of the town, namely the 38-metre-high Yivli minaret, is situated in the old town as well. The Seldchuk sultan Alaaddin Keykubat I. had it built at the beginning of the 13th century. Just next to it you can find a Byzantine church which was turned into a mosque by the Seldchuks. On the Atatürk Caddesi, the eastern outskirts of the town, there is the well preserved Hadrian gate that was built on the occasion of the visit of the Roman Emperor in 130 AD.

On the left wing of gate there is a tower of Roman origin whereas the tower on the right wing dates back to Seldchuk times but was erected on Roman foundations. The arches of the 14-metre-high gate are decorated with flower and fruitreliefs.

Tourist Information in Antalya
Adr.: Cumhuriyet Cad. Özel Idare Ishani Karsisi
Tel.: (0242) 241 17 47   

Source: Öger Antalya Marathon Organisers

 

Öger Antalya Marathon 2013