🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ ESI Running Club 2026 – Join Our Upcoming Runs! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

 

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ ESI Running Club 2026 – Join Our Upcoming Runs! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Get ready to run, connect, and have fun with the ESI Community!

Whether you’re just starting your running journey or already clocking serious kilometers, everyone is welcome at the ESI Running Club. We are an international, friendly, and social running community that believes running is better together.

Lace up your shoes and join us for community runs, weekend training sessions, and unforgettable post-run hangouts throughout 2026!

Apply now : https://forms.gle/gCytAdYpgxQRHECK8

🗓️ Upcoming Community Runs

ESI x Zinde Run

📍 Bebek Park (Beşiktaş)
📅 February 22, 2026
🕗 10:30

A relaxed, training-style evening run designed to be social, friendly, and beginner-friendly. Perfect if you want to move, chat, and enjoy running without pressure.

✨ We’ll also be sharing details soon about our Teachers’ Day Running Race chat on the morning of November 23 — stay tuned!

✅ Why Join the ESI Running Club?

  • 🌍 Run with an international & welcoming community

  • 🏃‍♂️ Weekend group training runs on both sides of Istanbul

  • 🤝 Post-run hangouts & networking

  • 🎯 Support from pacers and volunteers

  • 🆓 Access to free, community-led training sessions (based on interest)

🏁 Weekend Pacer-Led Training Runs

We organize regular weekend runs with experienced pacers:

📍 Asian Side

Moda Seaside (Kadıköy)
Pacers: İbrahim & Teo

📍 European Side

Bebek Seaside (Beşiktaş)
Pacers: İbrahim & Teo

All paces are welcome — from beginners to experienced runners.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 After-Run Hangouts & Chill

Running doesn’t end at the finish line!
After each session, we relax, chat, and socialize together.

👀 Spectators are welcome!
🎒 A Goods Protection Area will be managed by volunteers during training runs (note: not available for official races or marathons).

Interested in helping out?
👉 Volunteer opportunities are open!

ℹ️ What You Need to Know

  • 🌍 Language: English

  • 📢 Event info release: December 5, 2025

  • 🎒 Recommended Gear:

    • Comfortable running shoes 👟

    • Weather-appropriate clothing 🌤️

    • Water bottle 💧

    • Small towel 🧺

    • Energy snack (banana, bar, etc.) 🍌

    • Optional: running belt or small bag

🎥 Watch highlights from our previous run:
🎬 ESI Moda Run Video

📩 Sponsorships & Collaboration Ideas

Have a product, service, or collaboration idea?
We’d love to hear from you!

📧 Email: erasmussocialistanbul@gmail.com
📌 Subject: SPONSORSHIP

📱 Stay Connected

🏃‍♂️ 2026 Running Events Calendar

Choose one or more events to join — or suggest your own!

⭐ Beginner-Friendly & Recommended

  • ESI x Zinde Run – Bebek Park
    📅 Feb 22, 2026

  • Wings for Life World Run – Beşiktaş Seaside
    📅 May 10, 2026

  • Srebrenica Bosniak Genocide Memorial Run – Bayrampaşa Park
    📅 July 5, 2026

🏅 Intermediate & Advanced Events

  • Istanbul 10K – Yenikapı – Apr 19, 2026

  • Istanbul Half Marathon (21K) – Apr 19, 2026

  • Cadde 21K & 10K – Kadıköy – May 24, 2026

  • MarmaRun 8K – Küçüksu – June 7, 2026

  • Trakya Ultra Marathon – Uçmakdere – June 20, 2026

  • Mount Uludağ Premium Ultra Trail – July 18, 2026

🌧️ Weather Notice

In case of rain or unexpected conditions, updates will be shared on the morning of the event via:

  • WhatsApp Running Group

  • Mailing

👟 Ready to Run With Us?

Whether you’re chasing your first 5K, training for a marathon, or just looking for a fun and supportive community — ESI Running Club is for you.

See you on the road! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Location: Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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