We Ran for a Good Cause at the Istanbul Marathon

Following our participation last year, we once again took our place at the Istanbul Marathon. On 1 November 2026, we joined the Corporate Run of the 48th Istanbul Marathon to support the “Run for First Steps!” project led by Cerebral Palsy Türkiye, the Spastic Children’s Foundation of Turkey.

The Istanbul Marathon from Asia to Europe

Known as the world’s only intercontinental marathon, the Istanbul Marathon offers runners the unique experience of starting in Asia and crossing the Bosphorus Bridge into Europe. The 48th edition of the event brought together more than 45,000 runners from 143 countries on a route connecting the two sides of Istanbul.

Following last year’s experience, we once again met our colleagues at the starting area and crossed the bridge together. Running alongside thousands of people supporting different fundraising campaigns reminded us of the strong sense of solidarity at the heart of the marathon. We joined the event to help raise awareness of the work carried out by the Spastic Children’s Foundation of Türkiye and contribute to its fundraising campaign.

We Ran for First Steps

The Spastic Children’s Foundation of Turkey provides education and rehabilitation services for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy. The “Run for First Steps!” project we supported at the marathon helps babies aged 0 to 3 who are at developmental risk gain access to the Early Intervention Programme.

Through the programme, babies’ development is monitored and specialist education and rehabilitation support is provided according to their individual needs. Donations raised through the campaign help more babies access these services at an early age.

The Fundraising Campaign Continues Until 16 November

We would like to thank all our colleagues who ran with us, everyone who helped share the campaign and all those who supported it through their donations.

The marathon may be over, but the fundraising campaign continues until 16 November 2026. You can also contribute to the “Run for First Steps!” project and help babies access the Early Intervention Programme.

Support the fundraising campaign