The athletics competition at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games was held in Jaka Baring Athletic Stadium in Palembang, Indonesia from 25 to 29 September 2013.

İlham Tanui Özbilen is a middle distance runner now representing Turkey. The 1.77 m (5.8 ft) tall athlete weighs 60 kg (130 lb). He is coached by Kenyan Patrick Sang.