Veloturk Gran Fondo ÇeşmeÇeşme, İzmir🇹🇷
About Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026
Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 is a cycling race held on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 in Çeşme, İzmir; the start is at 08:00.
Registration is open; the deadline is Mon, Oct 19, 2026. The entry fee is from 1,300 ₺. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.
Hosted by Çeşme for the eighth time, this road cycling race offers three courses of 91, 67 and 41 kilometres that start in the city centre and continue along the coastal roads. It is a stage of the Türkiye Bisiklet Federasyonu 2026 Gran Fondo series; entry fees are donated to the Veloturk Charity project, and each course is limited to 1000 participants.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Elevation Gain | Fee | Course file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91K | 91 km | 1025 m D+ | 2,100 ₺ | GPX |
| 67K | 67 km | 787 m D+ | 1,650 ₺ | GPX |
| 41K | 41 km | 382 m D+ | 1,300 ₺ | GPX |
There are 3 courses: 91K (1025 m D+); 67K (787 m D+); 41K (382 m D+).
Course map and elevation profile
Race day weather
- Race day forecast: 14°C to 17°C, 19% chance of rain, wind up to 37 km/h (a strong wind).
- Wind reaches 37 km/h, a strong wind: exposed ridges get hard work, keep the shell on.
- Sunrise 07:33, sunset 18:23.
The forecast comes from Open-Meteo and sharpens as the day approaches. Local conditions on race morning can differ.
Race briefing
91K course91 km · 1221 m gain · 11% uphill · 2 aid stations
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
The published GPX measures 91 km with 1221 m of climbing, 13 m per km. The course sits between 2 m and 275 m of altitude. 52% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-30 km · Start → 1. İstasyon: 477 m up / 252 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 30-62 km · 1. İstasyon → 2. İstasyon: 496 m up / 598 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 62-91 km · 2. İstasyon → Finish: 251 m up / 374 m down; the stretch descends.
The backbone of the course runs from km 27 to km 29: 125 m over 2 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 13%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 28 46 m, km 29 61 m.
The longest descent starts at km 61 and loses 124 m by km 64 at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 12%.
- The organiser lists 1025 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 1221 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- Even at cut-off pace you finish 5 hours 53 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
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
1. İstasyonkm 30
- The heaviest leg is next: 32 km with 496 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 32 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 1h 30m after the start.
2. İstasyonkm 62
- A heavy leg is next: 29 km with 251 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 3h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from 1. İstasyon (km 30) to 2. İstasyon (km 62): 32 km, with 496 m of climbing in between. Top up at 1. İstasyon and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Another heavy leg runs from Başlangıç (km 0) to 1. İstasyon (km 30): 30 km with 477 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- The overall cut-off is 4h 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 1. İstasyon (km 30) to 2. İstasyon (km 62): the official time budget is 1h 30m for 32 km and 496 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Başlangıç | 0 | — | — |
| 1. İstasyon | 30 | 30 | 1h 30m |
| 2. İstasyon | 62 | 32 | 3h |
| Bitiş | 91 | 29 | 4h 30m |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
67K course67 km · 876 m gain · 10% uphill · 1 aid station
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
The published GPX measures 67 km with 876 m of climbing, 13 m per km. The course sits between 3 m and 295 m of altitude. 63% of the gain sits in the first half.
The climb between km 27 and km 29: 122 m over 1.9 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 13%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 28 46 m, km 29 63 m. By the time you start it, about 40% of the day's climbing is behind you.
The backbone of the course runs from km 32 to km 36: 143 m over 3.7 km at 4% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 12%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 33 52 m, km 34 26 m, km 36 58 m. By the time you start it, about 54% of the day's climbing is behind you.
The longest descent starts at km 29 and loses 114 m by km 31 at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 9%.
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
1.İstasyonkm 30
- A heavy leg is next: 37 km with 405 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 37 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 1h 45m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from 1.İstasyon (km 30) to Bitiş (km 67): 37 km, with 405 m of climbing in between. Top up at 1.İstasyon and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- The heaviest leg runs from Start (km 0) to 1.İstasyon (km 30): 30 km with 475 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- 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 1.İstasyon (km 30): the official time budget is 1h 45m for 30 km and 475 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 0 | — | 0 |
| 1.İstasyon | 30 | 30 | 1h 45m |
| Bitiş | 67 | 37 | 4h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
41K course41 km · 427 m gain · 5% uphill · 1 aid station
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
The published GPX measures 41 km with 427 m of climbing, 10 m per km. The course sits between 3 m and 165 m of altitude. 64% of the gain sits in the first half.
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 - Germiyankm 20
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 21 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 1h 15m after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Cp1 - Germiyan (km 20) to Bitiş (km 41): 21 km, with 152 m of climbing in between. Top up at Cp1 - Germiyan and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- The heaviest leg runs from Başlangıç (km 0) to Cp1 - Germiyan (km 20): 20 km with 274 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
- The overall cut-off is 2h 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 Start to Cp1 - Germiyan (km 20): the official time budget is 1h 15m for 20 km and 274 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.
| Station | Km | From previous | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Başlangıç | 0 | — | 0 |
| Cp1 - Germiyan | 20 | 20 | 1h 15m |
| Bitiş | 41 | 21 | 2h 30m |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
2025 results
- In 2025, 594 runners completed the race across 3 courses.
- 174 runners started the 91 km course and 167 finished, 4% did not finish, the winner took 2:25:54 and the median was 2:57:08, nine in ten finishers came in under 3:50:32.
- 294 runners started the 67 km course and 282 finished, 4% did not finish, the winner took 1:56:38 and the median was 2:33:58, nine in ten finishers came in under 3:18:16.
- 148 runners started the 41 km course and 145 finished, 2% did not finish, the winner took 1:16:48 and the median was 1:48:51, nine in ten finishers came in under 2:16:55.
| Course | Finished / started | Did not finish | Winner | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 kmSALCANO (91K) | 167 / 174 | 4% | 2:25:54 | 2:57:08 |
| 67 kmTOYOTA HYBRID (67K) | 282 / 294 | 4% | 1:56:38 | 2:33:58 |
| 41 kmÇEŞME (41K) | 145 / 148 | 2% | 1:16:48 | 1:48:51 |
Calculators for this race
Registration
- StandardTue, Sep 1, 2026 - Mon, Oct 19, 20261,300 ₺Registration open
Data sources: Gran Fondo Türkiye calendar, PassTiming race calendar, official site (granfondocesme.com) · Last checked:
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Frequently asked questions
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What is Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme?
Hosted by Çeşme for the eighth time, this road cycling race offers three courses of 91, 67 and 41 kilometres that start in the city centre and continue along the coastal roads. It is a stage of the Türkiye Bisiklet Federasyonu 2026 Gran Fondo series; entry fees are donated to the Veloturk Charity project, and each course is limited to 1000 participants.
When is Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme takes place on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Start time: 08:00.
Where does Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme take place?
Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme takes place in Çeşme, İzmir.
What are the courses and distances of Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme offers 3 courses: 91K (91 km, 1025 m D+); 67K (67 km, 787 m D+); 41K (41 km, 382 m D+).
Is registration for Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 open?
Registration appears to be open; the deadline is Mon, Oct 19, 2026.
When is the registration deadline for Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
The registration deadline for Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme is Mon, Oct 19, 2026.
How much does Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 cost?
The known registration fee for Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme is from 1,300 ₺. Fees may change by registration period.
Where are the Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme photos?
Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme photos are in the organiser's gallery: https://granfondocesme.com/tr/medya/fotograflar. The gallery may also cover earlier editions.
What is the official website of Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme?
Official website: https://granfondocesme.com/
Is a medical certificate required for Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme?
Yes, a medical certificate is required. See the organiser's official page for the exact wording.
Is the Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 course a loop or an out and back?
The 91K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 91 km. The 67K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 66.9 km. The 41K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 41.1 km.
Where is the hardest climb at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
The biggest climb on the 91K course runs from km 27 to km 29: 2 km for 125 m at 6% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 13%. It tops out at 270 m.
How high does Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 go?
The 91K course runs between 2 m and 275 m with 1221 m of total climbing.
Do you need poles at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
At 13 m of gain per km the 91K course does not need poles.
Do you need a headtorch at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
91K: Even at cut-off pace you finish 5 hours 53 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
What is the weather like at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
The race day forecast is 14°C to 17°C, 19% chance of rain, wind up to 37 km/h. Sunrise 07:33, sunset 18:23.
What are the cut-off times for the 91K at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
On the 91K course at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 the finish cut-off is 4h 30m. Intermediate cut-offs: 1. İstasyon (km 30) 1h 30m, 2. İstasyon (km 62) 3h.
What are the cut-off times for the 67K at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
On the 67K course at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 the finish cut-off is 4h. Intermediate cut-offs: 1.İstasyon (km 30) 1h 45m.
What are the cut-off times for the 41K at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
On the 41K course at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 the finish cut-off is 2h 30m. Intermediate cut-offs: Cp1 - Germiyan (km 20) 1h 15m.
What time does Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 start?
Known start times: 91K 08:00, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.
What is the time limit at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
The finish time limit is 91K 4h 30m, 67K 4h, 41K 2h 30m. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.
Is there a GPX file for Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
Yes. The GPX files for the 91K, 67K, 41K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.
What are the gradients like at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
The 91K course averages 13 m of climbing per km, with 1221 m of total ascent and 1220 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 7%.
How many climbs does Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 have?
The 91K course has 1 distinct climb. It runs: km 27-29 (125 m at 6%).
What are the descents like at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
There is 1220 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 2.7 km between km 61 and km 64, losing 124 m.
Are there flat sections at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
Yes, roughly 80% of the course is near flat, with long sections where a rhythm holds.
Is the hard part of Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 early or late?
The climbing is evenly split: 52% of it sits in the first half.
What is the elevation range at Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026?
The lowest point of the 91K course sits at 2 m and the highest at 275 m, a range of 273 m.
Are the Veloturk Gran Fondo Çeşme 2026 cut-offs hard to make?
Making the 91K finish cut-off needs an average of 3 minutes per km, aid stops included. The limit is tight, so plan the intermediate cut-offs in advance.