A 5-day unforgettable experience in Istanbul!
4th to 8th November 2022
Join Team MC running club for its 3rd marathon challenge in Turkey, Istanbul. You will be among 20,000 people running in between the continents of Europe and Asia, raising funds for the victims of the Pakistan & Bangladesh Floods.
This iconic marathon will take you through the heart of Istanbul, passing through some of the most historic sites in the world, such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
The 5-day trip will also allow you to visit the Topkapi Palace Museum, where you will immerse yourself in Ottoman history and get a chance to view some of the ancient Muslim relics such as the swords of the companions and the seal of the Prophet peace be upon him.
The course of the Istanbul Marathon passes near Hagia Sophia Mosque (formerly a museum), but this should not be enough for you. After the race, it is worth going back to explore this gem, dating back to the year 325 A.D and named the 8th wonder of the world.
EVENT ESSENTIALS
A choice of two running distances: 15 km Run or Full Marathon (42 km / 26 miles)
Dates: 4th to 8th November 2022
Registration Fee: £450
Includes International Flights
Accommodation
Breakfast
Excursion
Transfers in Istanbul
Race Fee
Finisher Medal
TEAMMC T-Shirt
FUNDRAISING TARGET: £500
In aid of the Emergency Floods Appeals in Pakistan & Bangladesh.
NOTE:
Please ensure you are fully vaccinated before departing for the Istanbul Run 2022. This will ensure there is minimal trouble whilst travelling.
THE CAUSE: PAKISTAN AND BANGLADESH FLOODS
PAKISTAN FLOODS KILL 1,300+ PEOPLE
Heavy rains have resulted in urban and flash floods, landslides, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) across Pakistan, particularly affecting Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Sindh Provinces.
More than 1.5 million houses have been partially or completely damaged, around 800 schools (600 in Balochistan alone), were damaged and 246 bridges and 6,579 km of road sections have been affected.
BANGLADESH: THE WORST FLOODS IN A GENERATION
The recent heavy monsoon rains have led to rivers bursting their banks, cutting off around 500,000 people in northeast Bangladesh. Many families are stranded and could run out of food within days!
Sylhet and Sunamganj are worst affected with the entire electricity connection cut off all over Sylhet district earlier on 18th June 2022 due to all sub-stations being submerged in flood water.
FLIGHT & HOTEL DETAILS
Outbound Flight:
London Stansted STN – SAW Saiha Gokcen (Istanbul)
Date: Friday 4th November 2022
Flight: Turkish Airlines TK7799
Depart STN: 12:35
Arrival SAW: 9:35
Duration: 4hrs
Inbound Flight:
Saiha Gokcen SAW (Istanbul) – LHT London Heathrow
Date: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Flight: Turkish Airlines TK1983
Depart SAW: 20:00
Arrival LHR: 21:05
Duration: 4hrs 5mins
Only allowed 8kg cabin luggage and a small rucksack.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Torun Sok.No:19 Sultanahmet Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey
Accommodation based on 2 person sharing a room
