Frequently asked questions

Registration for the 5KM, 10KM and 21KM is done via girnemaratonu.com by filling in the relevant form and completing payment; registration closes at 18:00 on Friday 9 October and is online only. The 1KM Kids’ Race (free) can also be registered for on the site. You can also register for the 1KM Kids’ Race at the start line on race day. Tickets for the 3KM Public Run can be bought from Kyrenia Municipality’s New Service Building, Kyrenia Municipality cashier desks at the neighbourhood headman’s (muhtar) offices, and mobile teams, on the day at the race area, or online via gisekibris.com, kibrisbiletcim.com, adatickets.com and biletbiz.com. The entry fee is 300 ₺.

The 21 Km Half Marathon starts at 06:45, the 10KM Run at 07:00, the 5KM Run at 08:00, the 1KM Kids’ Race (9–12 years) at 10:15, the 1KM Kids’ Race (6–8 years) at 10:20, and the 3KM Public Run at 10:45.

The Kids’ Race is for ages 6–12, and there is no age limit for the 3KM. For the 5KM, 10KM and 21KM, the age categories are: 18–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60+.

After filling in the registration form, you can pay by card via the Kyrenia Municipality CardPlus POS screen that opens from the payment link. For bank transfer / EFT, the bank details are at the bottom of this page.

A Sports Market (Diadora) race kit will be given to every runner who registers. 21KM, 10KM and 5KM athletes can collect theirs at the Pasta Party at Girne Pasha Hotel on Saturday 10 October 2026, 10:00-18:00. Kids’ race kits will be distributed at the race area between 08:00 and 10:00 before the kids’ race. Children who could not collect their kit can pick them up on the following working days from Kyrenia Municipality’s New Service Building.

Bib numbers and kit bags for 21KM, 10KM and 5KM athletes are distributed at the Pasta Party at Girne Pasha Hotel on Saturday 10 October 2026, between 10:00 and 18:00.

3KM Public Run bibs can be collected from the Municipality Building or at the race area on race day, Sunday 11 October, by full name.

The Sports Market (Diadora) race kit includes a technical race T-shirt, a bag and running socks.

Organised in partnership with Kyrenia Municipality and the TRNC Athletics Federation, and under the main sponsorship of Pasha Group, the Pasha Group Kyrenia Half Marathon 2026 — now in its seventh year — takes place on Sunday 11 October on the Kyrenia Kordonboyu.

In the open category, prizes are awarded for the 21KM and 10KM overall rankings and age categories, the 5KM overall ranking and the 5KM team ranking. TRNC athletes are additionally awarded prizes for the 21KM and 10KM overall rankings. See the Prizes section for details.

This year, proceeds from the marathon will be transferred to support the families of those who lost their lives or are missing in the Filojet sea disaster.

No, registration is not confirmed until payment is completed. After filling in the form, make sure you complete your payment; applications with incomplete payment are considered invalid.