Republic Day Run to Draw 6,000 Runners on Osmangazi Bridge
Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality will host the International Osmangazi Republic Run on October 29 with 10K and 5K races.
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- Event: International Osmangazi Republic Run
- Date: Thursday, October 29
- Location: Osmangazi Bridge, Kocaeli
- Categories: 10K race and 5K public run
- Expected participants: 6,000
The Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality announced the International Osmangazi Republic Run at a launch meeting held at Bilisim Vadisi. The event will mark the 103rd anniversary of the Republic on Thursday, October 29.
Organizers expect a total of 6,000 participants in the 10-kilometer race and the 5-kilometer public run. Athletes from 19 countries are expected to take part.
“We are preparing to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of our Republic in a manner befitting the spirit of unity and solidarity of our nation.”
Dr. Hayri Baracli, the municipality's general secretary, said the race will bring the Republic's historical legacy together with young people's future goals. He described Osmangazi Bridge as a source of pride for Turkey and an important work of infrastructure investment and engineering capacity.
Baracli added that the bridge shortens Gulf crossings, saving time and fuel while contributing to the national economy. He called the run more than a sporting event, describing it as an expression of respect for the shared past and belief in the shared future.
The municipality said it is preparing to celebrate the Republic's 103rd anniversary in a manner befitting the spirit of unity and solidarity of the nation.
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