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The best running trails in Istanbul
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9,637
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256
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Last updated: September 13, 2025
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784
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1. Eminönü Square – Eminönü Waterfront loop from Karaköy
11.2km
01:10
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(5)
492
runners
2. Eminönü Waterfront loop from Küçük Ayasofya
9.77km
01:01
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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478
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3. Eminönü Waterfront – Eminönü Square loop from Karaköy
16.8km
01:44
50m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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323
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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221
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5. Yosselonta Rowing Club loop from Feneryolu
16.5km
01:42
50m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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165
runners
6. The Rainbow Stairs loop from Beyoğlu
12.8km
01:24
170m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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148
runners
7. Maçka–Taşkışla Cable Car Line loop from Taksim
10.3km
01:06
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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135
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
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148
runners
9. Bosphorus – Bebek Run loop from Yıldız
17.0km
01:52
190m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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137
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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