[1] The first marathon was held on 9 January 2011 on a national level with the participation of 223 athletese.

Due to the rain, participation to the 4 km Public Run was lower than last year.

The half marathon started from Atatürk Park and headed north to Central Train Station, then south on Ziyapaşa boulevard, turning east just south of the Atatürk Park, heading to the old town streets, crossing Taşköprü, returning to Seyhan district, going north along the both banks of the river and returning to Merkez Park and ending at the park center.

[3] 2012 race for men's was dominated by international athletes though the results were not better than last year.

Half marathon winners at men and women categories for each year:[4] Key: Course record