Participation Terms and Rules

1. General Information

The Salomon Çeşme Marathon is a road running event held in Çeşme with distances of 42.195 km (Marathon), 21.0975 km (Half Marathon), and 10 km.

• Salomon Çeşme Marathon (42K): Will start at 07:30 on May 3, 2025, from Çeşme city center.
• Salomon Çeşme Half Marathon (21K): Will start at 08:00 from Çeşme city center.
• 10K: Will start at 09:00 from Alaçatı city center.

Participants must complete their races within the following time limits:

• Salomon Çeşme Marathon: 6 hours
• Salomon Çeşme Half Marathon: 3 hours 30 minutes
• 10K: 1 hour 30 minutes

Participants are required to carry equipment that ensures their ability to continue running safely under partial self-sufficiency rules.

2. Participation Conditions

Participation is open to runners aged 18 and above. Those aged 16-18 can participate only in the 10K race with parental consent.

Participants must have a valid medical report or an athlete license approved by a federation, indicating they are fit to participate.

3. Registration

a) Registration process:

• Registrations are accepted exclusively via cesmeyarimaratonu.com.
• Deadline for registration: April 30, 2025, at 17:00
• Maximum participant limits:
  • Salomon Çeşme Marathon: 1000 participants
  • Salomon Çeşme Half Marathon and 10K: 1,500 participants each
• Registration is finalized upon payment of the registration fee.

b) Registration fees:

Salomon Çeşme Marathon (42K):

• November 30, 2024 - January 30, 2025: 800 TL
• February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025: 1,000 TL
• April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025: 1,200 TL

Salomon Çeşme Half Marathon (21K):

• November 30, 2024 - January 30, 2025: 600 TL
• February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025: 750 TL
• April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025: 900 TL

10K:

• November 30, 2024 - January 30, 2025: 450 TL
• February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025: 550 TL
• April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025: 650 TL

Refund requests for registration fees must be submitted by April 14, 2025. After this date, no refunds will be issued.

Registration fees must be paid via Visa/MasterCard credit card or bank transfer. The final registration list will include only participants who have completed payment. The organization reserves the right to offer discounted fees under certain conditions.

4. Race Kit Distribution

Participants must collect their bib numbers and other materials on May 2-3, 2025 from the "Race Office".

5. Race Start

• Salomon Çeşme Marathon: Starts at 07:30 from Çeşme city center.
• Salomon Çeşme Half Marathon: Starts at 08:00 from Çeşme city center.
• 10K: Starts at 09:00 from Alaçatı city center.

6. Race Routes

• Salomon Çeşme Marathon (42.195K): Çeşme, Çiftlik, Ilıca, Alaçatı, Çamlık Road, Çeşme
• Salomon Çeşme Half Marathon (21.0975K): Çeşme, Ilıca Beach, Alaçatı, Çamlık Road, Çeşme
• 10K: Alaçatı, Çamlık Road, Çeşme

7. Aid Stations and Time Limits

All distances will have aid stations every 5 km and water/sponging stations every 2.5 km.

8. Environmental Awareness

Participants must respect nature, dispose of waste in designated bins, and avoid harming the environment. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

9. Safety and Health

The organization reserves the right to alter, shorten, or cancel the event in case of adverse weather conditions. Participants must adhere to medical advice and decisions made by the organization.

10. Mandatory Equipment

Participants must carry the following items for safety and compliance:

• Bib number and timing chip (provided by the organization)
• Energy gels or fluids for personal use during the race
• Weather-appropriate clothing (e.g., windbreaker, hat)

11. Disqualification and Time Penalties

Grounds for disqualification include:

• Missing any checkpoints on the course.
• Using shortcuts or vehicle assistance.
• Receiving support outside designated aid stations.
• Littering or causing environmental damage.
• Refusing medical examination or advice.
• Displaying unsportsmanlike behavior (e.g., harming other participants).

Disqualified runners are not allowed to continue the race.

12. Results

Provisional results will be announced on race day, and final results will be published within 5 business days on cesmeyarimaratonu.com.

Categories:

• Overall Rankings (Men/Women)
• Age Groups (Men/Women):
  • 16-17 (10K only)
  • 18-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-74
  • 75+

Corporate Team Rankings:

• Teams must consist of at least 6 members.
• Each team must include at least 2 members of the opposite gender.

Appeals:
Participants can appeal results within 5 business days of the race date. Appeals made after this period will not be considered.

13. Awards

The Salomon Çeşme Marathon does not offer monetary prizes. Each participant who completes the race will receive a medal.

14. Shuttle Services

Çeşme - Alaçatı

On May 3, 2025, free shuttle services will be provided for athletes participating in the 10K run from Çeşme Cumhuriyet Square to the Alaçatı starting point. Athletes who wish to use the shuttles must present their bib numbers to board.

Shuttle Timetable:

• May 3, 2025: 07:45, 08:00, 08:15, 08:30

Alaçatı - Çeşme

Athletes who complete the 10K run can return to Alaçatı from Çeşme using free shuttle services departing from Çeşme Cumhuriyet Square.