Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-TrailÜrgüp, Nevşehir🇹🇷
About Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 is a trail race held from Fri, Oct 16, 2026 to Sun, Oct 18, 2026 in Ürgüp, Nevşehir; the start is at 15:00.
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Someone running 30 km a week needs 24 weeks, about 5.5 months, to prepare for the 119K course of Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026; that start day was Fri, May 1, 2026, so the window has passed with 0 weeks left to the race.
Be one of the participants in the ultra trail run taking place on the hills and in the valleys of Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its extraordinary natural beauty and unparalleled history! Three different courses. One shared, unique experience.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Elevation Gain | Km-effort | ITRA | Course file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119K | 119 km | 3730 m D+ | 156 | 3 | GPX |
| 63K | 63 km | 2030 m D+ | 83 | 3 | GPX |
| 38K | 38 km | 1120 m D+ | 49 | 3 | GPX |
| 14K | 14 km | 308 m D+ | 17 | 2 | GPX |
There are 4 courses: 119K (3730 m D+, 3 ITRA); 63K (2030 m D+, 3 ITRA); 38K (1120 m D+, 3 ITRA); 14K (308 m D+, 2 ITRA).
Course map and elevation profile
Race day weather
- Race day forecast: 10°C to 19°C, 45% chance of rain, wind up to 9 km/h (calm).
- Rain is likely: the ground turns slick, so ease off on the descents.
- Sunrise 06:50, sunset 18:01.
The forecast comes from Open-Meteo and sharpens as the day approaches. Local conditions on race morning can differ.
Race briefing
119K course118 km · 3743 m gain · 26% uphill · 10 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 118 km with 3743 m of climbing, 32 m per km. The course sits between 1026 m and 1602 m of altitude. 54% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-11 km · Start → Salomon İbrahimpaşa: 409 m up / 203 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 11-27 km · Salomon İbrahimpaşa → Corendon Uçhisar: 573 m up / 526 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 27-37 km · Corendon Uçhisar → Kaira Göreme: 262 m up / 377 m down; the stretch descends.
- 37-46 km · Kaira Göreme → Yunak Evleri Çavuşin: 300 m up / 482 m down; the stretch descends.
- 46-52 km · Yunak Evleri Çavuşin → Akdağ: 324 m up / 238 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 52-62 km · Akdağ → GARMIN Ürgüp: 208 m up / 239 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 62-74 km · GARMIN Ürgüp → Royal Balloon Damsa: 386 m up / 287 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 74-86 km · Royal Balloon Damsa → Noss Group Taşkınpaşa: 434 m up / 307 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 86-98 km · Noss Group Taşkınpaşa → Salomon Karlık: 315 m up / 345 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 98-109 km · Salomon Karlık → Onur Çam Taşocağı: 330 m up / 373 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 109-118 km · Onur Çam Taşocağı → Finish: 201 m up / 367 m down; the stretch descends.
The first 5 km roll: 159 m up and 78 m down. You will not hold one rhythm here, so treat the early climbs as a warm-up.
The backbone of the course runs from km 74 to km 82: 404 m over 7.3 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%. Heaviest kilometres: km 82 119 m, km 80 83 m, km 81 78 m, km 79 77 m. By the time you start it, about 66% of the day's climbing is behind you. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 14 and loses 366 m by km 23 at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 15%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 50 averages 28% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km drop 282 m first and then climb 85 m. Empty your legs on the descent and that final rise takes the payment.
The leg from Salomon İbrahimpaşa to Corendon Uçhisar is long and unsupported: 16 km and 573 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Salomon İbrahimpaşa with full capacity.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Yunak Evleri Çavuşin; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
A steep pitch starts within about 1 km of Noss Group Taşkınpaşa; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.8 km of Onur Çam Taşocağı; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- The organiser lists 119 km; the published GPX measures 118 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 1602 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 10°C to 18°C, wind up to 24 km/h (a moderate wind). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Sunset is 17:59 and the finish cut-off is 07:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 12 hours 52 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 32 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 7.3 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The route passes the start area 2 times, but the loops differ; the later section is ground you have not seen.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşakm 11
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- The heaviest leg is next: 16 km with 572 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 16 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
CP2 Corendon Uçhisarkm 27
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 253 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 5h after the start.
CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşinkm 46
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 6.4 km with 325 m of climbing.
- A 28% pitch starts about 1 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 9h 30m after the start.
CP6 GARMIN Ürgüpkm 62
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 12 km with 372 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 12h 30m after the start.
CP7 Royal Balloon Damsakm 74
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 431 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 15h after the start.
CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşakm 86
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 13 km with 317 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 18h after the start.
CP9 Salomon Karlıkkm 98
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 343 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 20h 30m after the start.
CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağıkm 109
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 365 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 22h 30m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) to CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27): 16 km, with 572 m of climbing in between. Top up at CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27) and CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46) and 4 more. If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) and CP3 Kaira Göreme (km 37) and 2 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- The last aid station is CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı (km 109), leaving 10 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Another heavy leg runs from CP7 Royal Balloon Damsa (km 74) to CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşa (km 86): 11 km with 431 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Start Ürgüp (km 0), CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11), CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27), CP3 Kaira Göreme (km 37), CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46), CP5 Akdağ (km 52), CP6 GARMIN Ürgüp (km 62), CP7 Royal Balloon Damsa (km 74), CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşa (km 86), CP9 Salomon Karlık (km 98), CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı (km 109), and Finish Ürgüp (km 119). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 1 km after CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46), a roughly 250 m section averaging 28% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 24h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı (km 109) to Finish Ürgüp (km 119): the official time budget is 1h 30m for 10 km and 201 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa | 11 km | 409 m | 2h | start + 2h |
| CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa → CP2 Corendon Uçhisar | 16 km | 573 m | 3h | start + 5h |
| CP2 Corendon Uçhisar → CP3 Kaira Göreme | 10 km | 262 m | 2h | start + 7h |
| CP3 Kaira Göreme → CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin | 8.7 km | 300 m | 2h 30m | start + 9h 30m |
| CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin → CP5 Akdağ | 6.4 km | 324 m | 1h 30m | start + 11h |
| CP5 Akdağ → CP6 GARMIN Ürgüp | 10 km | 208 m | 1h 30m | start + 12h 30m |
| CP6 GARMIN Ürgüp → CP7 Royal Balloon Damsa | 12 km | 386 m | 2h 30m | start + 15h |
| CP7 Royal Balloon Damsa → CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşa | 11 km | 434 m | 3h | start + 18h |
| CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşa → CP9 Salomon Karlık | 13 km | 315 m | 2h 30m | start + 20h 30m |
| CP9 Salomon Karlık → CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı | 10 km | 330 m | 2h | start + 22h 30m |
| CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı → Finish Ürgüp | 10 km | 201 m | 1h 30m | start + 24h |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Ürgüp | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa | 11 | 11 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| CP2 Corendon Uçhisar | 27 | 16 | Hot food | Yes | 5h |
| CP3 Kaira Göreme | 37 | 10 | Food | Yes | 7h |
| CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin | 46 | 8.7 | Hot food | Yes | 9h 30m |
| CP5 Akdağ | 52 | 6.4 | Food | Yes | 11h |
| CP6 GARMIN Ürgüp | 62 | 10 | Hot food | Yes | 12h 30m |
| CP7 Royal Balloon Damsa | 74 | 12 | Food | Yes | 15h |
| CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşa | 86 | 11 | Hot food | Yes | 18h |
| CP9 Salomon Karlık | 98 | 13 | Hot food | Yes | 20h 30m |
| CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı | 109 | 10 | Hot food | Yes | 22h 30m |
| Finish Ürgüp | 119 | 10 | Hot food | Yes | 24h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
63K course63 km · 2084 m gain · 33% uphill · 5 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 63 km with 2084 m of climbing, 33 m per km. The course sits between 1026 m and 1471 m of altitude. 49% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-11 km · Start → Salomon İbrahimpaşa: 404 m up / 200 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 11-27 km · Salomon İbrahimpaşa → Corendon Uçhisar: 577 m up / 524 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 27-37 km · Corendon Uçhisar → Kaira Göreme: 257 m up / 378 m down; the stretch descends.
- 37-46 km · Kaira Göreme → Yunak Evleri Çavuşin: 305 m up / 481 m down; the stretch descends.
- 46-52 km · Yunak Evleri Çavuşin → Akdağ: 339 m up / 249 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 52-63 km · Akdağ → Finish: 207 m up / 257 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The first 5 km roll: 159 m up and 78 m down. You will not hold one rhythm here, so treat the early climbs as a warm-up.
The backbone of the course runs from km 7 to km 14: 313 m over 6.5 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 10%. Heaviest kilometres: km 13 71 m, km 11 70 m, km 12 69 m, km 10 43 m. Legs are fresh and it feels cheap here. That is exactly the trap.
The steepest wall stands between km 46 and km 51: net 297 m over 4.4 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 30%, 336 m of climbing in total with 39 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 47 155 m, km 48 59 m, km 49 66 m, km 50 37 m, km 51 20 m. By the time you start it, about 74% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.
The longest descent starts at km 27 and loses 269 m by km 34 at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 13%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 50 averages 28% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 6 km climb 120 m and then drop 154 m. Walk the climb, take the descent back, and hold the sprint until the drop is done.
The leg from Salomon İbrahimpaşa to Corendon Uçhisar is long and unsupported: 16 km and 577 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Salomon İbrahimpaşa with full capacity.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Yunak Evleri Çavuşin; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
km 0-2 · Crowded, dusty start
The opening kilometres are crowded and dusty, and after the first kilometre the way narrows and passing gets hard. Do not wreck your heart rate for position; seconds lost here come back with interest on the 7-14 climb.
km 14-22 · Long runnable descent after the opening climb
After the 7-14 climb comes a long, runnable descent between km 14 and 22; one of the clearest rhythm changes of the race. Do not empty your legs here, the Uçhisar climb is ahead.
km 24-27 · Uçhisar climb: dirt, then cobbles
The climb to Uçhisar starts on dirt and turns to cobblestone near the top; shorten your stride and place your feet cleanly on the stone.
km 24-28 (in rain) · Cobbles get slick in rain
Uçhisar's cobblestones get very slick when wet; shorten your stride and slow to match the reduced grip.
km 27-29 · Single-track after the castle
After Uçhisar Castle comes a short, steep, semi-technical single-file trail; passing is hard, be patient.
km 29-37 · Flowing, partly sandy descent to Göreme
After the single-file trail the section flows again down to Göreme; there is sand in places, adjust your stride to it.
km 37-46 · After Göreme the hard part of the race begins
The fatigue of the first 35 km, the rising heat and the rolling valley crossings stack up here; the block is two medium climbs and two runnable descents. Do not chase back time on the descents; the goal is reaching Çavuşin still able to eat.
km 46-47 · Çavuşin: the fuelling decision before Akdağ
Çavuşin is the last hot-food stop and the Akdağ climb starts right after it. Balance a long sit against climbing on an empty stomach with a task list: know what you will take before you enter, take it and leave.
km 47-51 · Akdağ's false summit
Just when the climb feels done there is one more small rise; do not empty your effort on what looks like the summit.
km 52-61 · The race does not end at Akdağ
After the long descent from km 52 to 57 the final climb comes between km 57 and 61. Empty your legs on the descent and the last rise breaks you; stay strong and the finish becomes a place to run again.
- This course reaches 1471 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 10°C to 19°C, wind up to 23 km/h (a moderate wind). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Sunset is 17:59 and the finish cut-off is 19:30. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 1 hour 31 minutes in darkness.
- Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
- Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 33 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 4.4 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşakm 11
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- The heaviest leg is next: 16 km with 572 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 16 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
CP2 Corendon Uçhisarkm 27
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 253 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 5h after the start.
CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşinkm 46
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 6.4 km with 325 m of climbing.
- A 30% pitch starts about 1 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 9h 30m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) to CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27): 16 km, with 572 m of climbing in between. Top up at CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27) and CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
- Food is available at CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) and CP3 Kaira Göreme (km 37) and 1 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- The last aid station is CP5 Akdağ (km 52), leaving 11 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Another heavy leg runs from Start Ürgüp (km 0) to CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11): 11 km with 394 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Start Ürgüp (km 0), CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11), CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27), CP3 Kaira Göreme (km 37), CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46), CP5 Akdağ (km 52), and Finish Ürgüp (km 63). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 1 km after CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46), a roughly 250 m section averaging 30% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 12h 30m, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from CP5 Akdağ (km 52) to Finish Ürgüp (km 63): the official time budget is 1h 30m for 11 km and 207 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
Official cut-off ladder
| Leg | Distance | D+ | Official time budget | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start → CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa | 11 km | 404 m | 2h | start + 2h |
| CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa → CP2 Corendon Uçhisar | 16 km | 577 m | 3h | start + 5h |
| CP2 Corendon Uçhisar → CP3 Kaira Göreme | 10 km | 257 m | 2h | start + 7h |
| CP3 Kaira Göreme → CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin | 8.7 km | 305 m | 2h 30m | start + 9h 30m |
| CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin → CP5 Akdağ | 6.4 km | 339 m | 1h 30m | start + 11h |
| CP5 Akdağ → Finish Ürgüp | 11 km | 207 m | 1h 30m | start + 12h 30m |
Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Ürgüp | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa | 11 | 11 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| CP2 Corendon Uçhisar | 27 | 16 | Hot food | Yes | 5h |
| CP3 Kaira Göreme | 37 | 10 | Food | Yes | 7h |
| CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin | 46 | 8.7 | Hot food | Yes | 9h 30m |
| CP5 Akdağ | 52 | 6.4 | Food | Yes | 11h |
| Finish Ürgüp | 63 | 11 | Hot food | Yes | 12h 30m |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
38K course38 km · 1190 m gain · 31% uphill · 2 aid stations
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
The published GPX measures 38 km with 1190 m of climbing, 31 m per km. The course sits between 1054 m and 1471 m of altitude. 53% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-11 km · Start → Salomon İbrahimpaşa: 404 m up / 200 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 11-23 km · Salomon İbrahimpaşa → Göreme: 310 m up / 496 m down; the stretch descends.
- 23-38 km · Göreme → Finish: 479 m up / 497 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
The race climbs from the gun: 82 m over the first 3.1 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 7 to km 14: 313 m over 6.5 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 10%. Heaviest kilometres: km 13 71 m, km 11 70 m, km 12 69 m, km 10 43 m. Runnable, but this is where a race gets thrown away one gear too hard.
The steepest wall stands between km 24 and km 25: 122 m over 1.5 km at 8% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 15%. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The late climb from km 28 to km 31: net 172 m over 2.6 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 15%, 205 m of climbing in total with 33 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 29 70 m, km 30 78 m, km 31 61 m. By the time you start it, about 74% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.
The longest descent starts at km 14 and loses 370 m by km 23 at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 17%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 25 averages 13% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.
The last 4.6 km drop 110 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.5 km of Göreme; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- This course reaches 1471 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 10°C to 19°C, wind up to 23 km/h (a moderate wind). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Cut-off lands at 17:00 and sunset at 17:59, near enough the same moment. Go slower than planned and the last kilometres are in the dark, so pack the torch.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 31 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 2.6 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
Key decision points
CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşakm 11
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 12 km with 296 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
CP2 Göremekm 23
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- The heaviest leg is next: 15 km with 429 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 15 km. Leave with full capacity.
- A 15% pitch starts about 0.5 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 4h 30m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from CP2 Göreme (km 23) to Finish Ürgüp (km 38): 15 km, with 429 m of climbing in between. Top up at CP2 Göreme and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Food is available at CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) and CP2 Göreme (km 23). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- Another heavy leg runs from Start Ürgüp (km 0) to CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11): 11 km with 394 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- Medical support is available at Start Ürgüp (km 0), CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11), CP2 Göreme (km 23), and Finish Ürgüp (km 38). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.5 km after CP2 Göreme (km 23), a roughly 250 m section averaging 15% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
- The overall cut-off is 7h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from CP2 Göreme (km 23) to Finish Ürgüp (km 38): the official time budget is 2h 30m for 15 km and 479 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Ürgüp | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa | 11 | 11 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| CP2 Göreme | 23 | 12 | Food | Yes | 4h 30m |
| Finish Ürgüp | 38 | 15 | Hot food | Yes | 7h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
Plan your cutoffs for this course
14K course15 km · 370 m gain · 14% uphill · 1 aid station
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
The published GPX measures 15 km with 370 m of climbing, 25 m per km. The course sits between 1070 m and 1250 m of altitude. 54% of the gain sits in the first half.
The race climbs from the gun: 13 m over the first 1.5 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.
The backbone of the course runs from km 2 to km 10: net 180 m over 7.4 km at 2% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 10%, 262 m of climbing in total with 82 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 7 55 m, km 9 49 m, km 8 40 m, km 10 38 m. Runnable, but this is where a race gets thrown away one gear too hard.
The longest descent starts at km 10 and loses 170 m by km 15 at 3% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 10%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.
The last 2 km drop 91 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
- The organiser lists 14 km; the published GPX measures 14.6 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- Poles are optional: 25 m of gain per km. Bring them to protect your legs, not to gain speed.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
- The longest gap between official aid stations is 9 km, with 302 m of climbing in between, from Start Ürgüp (km 0) to CP Ortahisar (km 9). Split your fluid accordingly.
- Food is available at CP Ortahisar (km 9). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
- The last aid station is CP Ortahisar (km 9), leaving 5 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- Medical support is available at Start Ürgüp (km 0), CP Ortahisar (km 9), and Finish Ürgüp (km 15). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The overall cut-off is 4h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
- Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to CP Ortahisar (km 9): the official time budget is 2h for 9 km and 283 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Ürgüp | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP Ortahisar | 8.8 | 8.8 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| Finish Ürgüp | 15 | 6.1 | Food | Yes | 4h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
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What is Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
Be one of the participants in the ultra trail run taking place on the hills and in the valleys of Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its extraordinary natural beauty and unparalleled history! Three different courses. One shared, unique experience.
When is Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail takes place on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - Sun, Oct 18, 2026. Start time: 15:00.
Where does Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail take place?
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail takes place in Ürgüp, Nevşehir.
What are the courses and distances of Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail offers 4 courses: 119K (119 km, 3730 m D+, 3 ITRA); 63K (63 km, 2030 m D+, 3 ITRA); 38K (38 km, 1120 m D+, 3 ITRA); 14K (14 km, 308 m D+, 2 ITRA).
How hard is Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 119K course covers 119 km with 3730 m of climbing, which is 156 km-effort and falls in ITRA category XL. All courses: 119K 156 km-effort (XL), 63K 83 km-effort (M), 38K 49 km-effort (S), 14K 17 km-effort (XXS).
Is registration for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 open?
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail registration closed. Status: https://yarisradari.com/en/yaris/cappadocia-ultra-trail
Where are the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail photos?
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail photos are in the organiser's gallery: https://cappadociaultratrail.com/tr/medya/fotograflar. The gallery may also cover earlier editions.
What is the official website of Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
Official website: https://cappadociaultratrail.com/
Is a medical certificate required for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
Yes, a medical certificate is required. See the organiser's official page for the exact wording.
Is the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 course a loop or an out and back?
The 119K course is 2 loops from the same start area; measured from the GPX file it runs 117.7 km. The 63K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 63 km. The 38K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 38.1 km.
Where is the hardest climb at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The biggest climb on the 119K course runs from km 74 to km 82: 7.3 km for 404 m at 6% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 17%. It tops out at 1596 m.
How high does Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 go?
The 119K course runs between 1026 m and 1602 m with 3743 m of total climbing.
Do you need poles at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The 119K course averages 32 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 7.3 km, so poles help noticeably.
Do you need a headtorch at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
119K: Sunset is 18:01 and the finish cut-off is 07:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 12 hours 49 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
What is the weather like at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The race day forecast is 10°C to 19°C, 45% chance of rain, wind up to 9 km/h. Sunrise 06:50, sunset 18:01.
Where are the aid stations at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The 119K course has 10 stations; the first at km 11 and the last at km 109. The longest gap between them is 16 km, between CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa and CP2 Corendon Uçhisar.
What is served at the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 aid stations?
For the 119K course: Hot food: CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (27. km), CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (46. km), CP6 GARMIN Ürgüp (62. km), CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşa (86. km), CP9 Salomon Karlık (98. km), CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı (109. km).
What are the cut-off times for the 119K at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 119K course at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 24h. Intermediate cut-offs: CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) 2h, CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27) 5h, CP3 Kaira Göreme (km 37) 7h, CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46) 9h 30m, CP5 Akdağ (km 52) 11h, CP6 GARMIN Ürgüp (km 62) 12h 30m, CP7 Royal Balloon Damsa (km 74) 15h, CP8 Noss Group Taşkınpaşa (km 86) 18h, CP9 Salomon Karlık (km 98) 20h 30m, CP10 Onur Çam Taşocağı (km 109) 22h 30m.
What are the cut-off times for the 63K at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 63K course at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 12h 30m. Intermediate cut-offs: CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) 2h, CP2 Corendon Uçhisar (km 27) 5h, CP3 Kaira Göreme (km 37) 7h, CP4 Yunak Evleri Çavuşin (km 46) 9h 30m, CP5 Akdağ (km 52) 11h.
What are the cut-off times for the 38K at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 38K course at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 7h. Intermediate cut-offs: CP1 Salomon İbrahimpaşa (km 11) 2h, CP2 Göreme (km 23) 4h 30m.
What are the cut-off times for the 14K at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 14K course at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 4h. Intermediate cut-offs: CP Ortahisar (km 9) 2h.
What time does Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 start?
Known start times: 119K 07:00, 63K 07:00, 38K 10:00, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.
What is the time limit at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The finish time limit is 119K 24h, 63K 12h 30m, 38K 7h, 14K 4h. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.
Is there a GPX file for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
Yes. The GPX files for the 119K, 63K, 38K, 14K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.
Which Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail course should you choose?
The shortest option is 14K (14 km, 308 m D+) and the longest is 119K (119 km, 3730 m D+). With little trail experience the 14K is the safer start; the 119K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.
What are the gradients like at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The 119K course averages 32 m of climbing per km, with 3743 m of total ascent and 3742 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 19%.
How runnable is the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 course?
Expect a mix of running and power hiking: 32 m of gain per km; hiking the long climbs is normal, and the longest climb runs 7.3 km.
Where is the steepest part of Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The steepest kilometre of the 119K course averages 19% and sits inside the climb between km 46 and km 50.
How many climbs does Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 have?
The 119K course has 15 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 74-82 (404 m at 6%); km 7-14 (311 m at 5%); km 46-50 (298 m at 7%).
Is there a long climb at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
Yes. The longest climb runs 7.3 km from km 74, gaining 404 m at 6% average, topping out at 1596 m.
What are the descents like at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
There is 3742 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 8.6 km between km 14 and km 23, losing 366 m.
Are there flat sections at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
Partly: about 40% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.
Is the hard part of Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 early or late?
The climbing is evenly split: 54% of it sits in the first half.
What is the elevation range at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The lowest point of the 119K course sits at 1026 m and the highest at 1602 m, a range of 576 m.
Where does Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 reach its high point?
The course tops out at 1602 m, reached around km 82.
Are poles mandatory at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.
How many ITRA points does Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 give?
ITRA points: 119K 3 ITRA, 63K 3 ITRA, 38K 3 ITRA, 14K 2 ITRA. These points count towards entry requirements for UTMB style races.
Are the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026 cut-offs hard to make?
Making the 119K finish cut-off needs an average of 12.1 minutes per km, aid stops included. Even a brisk hike stays inside the limit.
Do you need to carry water at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 2026?
Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 119K course is 16.1 km, so carrying backup water is essential.