Efeler Yolu Ultra-TrailBirgi, Ödemiş, İzmir🇹🇷
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About Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026
Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 was a trail race held from Sat, May 16, 2026 to Sun, May 17, 2026 in Birgi, Ödemiş, İzmir.
The 2026 edition is over; registration is closed. The next edition is added to the calendar automatically once the organiser announces a date.
Efeler Yolu Ultra Trail is an ultramarathon event that brings together nature and history enthusiasts. Held along the captivating landscapes and ancient roads of İzmir province, this race offers participants an unforgettable experience. Starting from Birgi, running options at different distances appeal to runners of all levels.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Elevation Gain | Km-effort | ITRA | Course file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100K | 95.29 km | 4416 m D+ | 139 | 4 | GPX |
| 80K | 82.33 km | 3689 m D+ | 119 | 4 | GPX |
| 50K | 50 km | 2745 m D+ | 77 | 3 | GPX |
| 30K | 30 km | 1375 m D+ | 44 | 2 | GPX |
| 15K | 15 km | 578 m D+ | 21 | GPX | |
| 5K | 5 km | 115 m D+ | 6 | GPX |
There are 6 courses: 100K (95.29 km, 4416 m D+, 4 ITRA); 80K (82.33 km, 3689 m D+, 4 ITRA); 50K (2745 m D+, 3 ITRA); 30K (1375 m D+, 2 ITRA); 15K (578 m D+); 5K (115 m D+).
Course map and elevation profile
What the weather was on race day
- On race day the temperature ran 11°C to 24°C, with 4.8 mm of rain through the day, peak wind 14 km/h (a light breeze).
- These figures come from the measurement archive after the race, not from a forecast.
- Sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:12.
The race is over. These figures come from the Open-Meteo measurement archive for that day, not from a forecast.
Race briefing
100K course96 km · 5656 m gain · 42% uphill · 9 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 96 km with 5656 m of climbing, 59 m per km. The course sits between 361 m and 2125 m of altitude. 60% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7.4 km · Start → Su Noktası: 704 m up / 242 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 7.4-14 km · Su Noktası → Ovacık: 549 m up / 133 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 14-27 km · Ovacık → Dolaylar: 676 m up / 736 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 27-39 km · Dolaylar → Tekke: 685 m up / 743 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 39-48 km · Tekke → Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi: 780 m up / 373 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 48-59 km · Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi → Süner Çiftliği: 656 m up / 664 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 59-68 km · Süner Çiftliği → Karakoyun Yaylası: 367 m up / 390 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 68-78 km · Karakoyun Yaylası → Bozdağ Zirve: 864 m up / 293 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 78-90 km · Bozdağ Zirve → Birgi Deresi: 298 m up / 1476 m down; the stretch descends.
- 90-96 km · Birgi Deresi → Finish: 77 m up / 607 m down; the stretch descends.
The race climbs from the gun: 309 m over the first 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 0 to km 14: net 911 m over 14 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 22%, 1289 m of climbing in total with 378 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 3 114 m, km 5 110 m, km 8 109 m, km 11 106 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The steepest wall stands between km 39 and km 46: net 562 m over 6.4 km at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 27%, 711 m of climbing in total with 149 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 45 167 m, km 43 141 m, km 44 138 m, km 46 102 m. By the time you start it, about 46% of the day's climbing is behind you. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.
The climb between km 67 and km 79: net 679 m over 12 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 22%, 981 m of climbing in total with 302 m given back. It tops out at 2116 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 69 144 m, km 70 116 m, km 71 109 m, km 76 108 m. By the time you start it, about 77% of the day's climbing is behind you. Forcing a run up this climb takes more than it gives. Hike it and keep your heart rate away from the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 77 and loses 1733 m by km 96 at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 28%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.
The last 6 km drop 526 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
The leg from Ovacık to Dolaylar is long and unsupported: 13 km and 676 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Ovacık with full capacity.
You reach the climb after Tekke with about 743 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Tekke; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- The organiser lists 4416 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 5656 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 2125 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 3°C to 13°C, wind up to 12 km/h (a light breeze). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 59 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 14 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
- 16% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- The high point is 2125 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
- The altitude is not a single summit: about 8.8 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 8.7 km and the high zone spans roughly km 71 to km 80.
- Km 31.4 to 33.1 is the same ground you covered at km 18.3; note your pace on the first pass and use it as the yardstick on the second.
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 Su Noktasıkm 7.4
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 6.9 km with 383 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
CP2 Ovacıkkm 14
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 13 km with 583 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 13 km. Leave with full capacity.
- Cut-off: 4h after the start.
CP3 Dolaylarkm 27
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 12 km with 703 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 6h after the start.
CP4 Tekkekm 39
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 9 km with 673 m of climbing.
- The climb starts immediately on exit (27%); keep the stop short.
- Cut-off: 8h after the start.
CP5 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezikm 48
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 369 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 10h after the start.
CP6 Süner Çiftliğikm 59
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 8.5 km with 378 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 12h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from CP2 Ovacık (km 14) to CP3 Dolaylar (km 27): 13 km, with 583 m of climbing in between. Top up at CP2 Ovacık and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at CP2 Ovacık (km 14) and CP4 Tekke (km 39) and 3 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 Su Noktası (km 7) and CP3 Dolaylar (km 27) 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 CP9 Birgi Deresi (km 90), leaving 5 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- The heaviest leg runs from CP7 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 68) to CP8 Bozdağ Zirve (km 78): 10 km with 824 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 Birgi (km 0), CP1 Su Noktası (km 7), CP2 Ovacık (km 14), CP3 Dolaylar (km 27), CP4 Tekke (km 39), CP5 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 48), CP6 Süner Çiftliği (km 59), CP7 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 68), CP8 Bozdağ Zirve (km 78), CP9 Birgi Deresi (km 90), and Finish Birgi (km 95). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The climbing starts the moment you leave CP4 Tekke (km 39): the steepest roughly 250 m section averages 27%. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then begin the climb under control.
- The overall cut-off is 19h, 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 Ovacık (km 14) to CP3 Dolaylar (km 27): the official time budget is 2h for 13 km and 676 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 Su Noktası | 7.4 km | 704 m | 2h | start + 2h |
| CP1 Su Noktası → CP2 Ovacık | 6.8 km | 549 m | 2h | start + 4h |
| CP2 Ovacık → CP3 Dolaylar | 13 km | 676 m | 2h | start + 6h |
| CP3 Dolaylar → CP4 Tekke | 12 km | 685 m | 2h | start + 8h |
| CP4 Tekke → CP5 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi | 9 km | 780 m | 2h | start + 10h |
| CP5 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi → CP6 Süner Çiftliği | 11 km | 656 m | 2h | start + 12h |
| CP6 Süner Çiftliği → CP7 Karakoyun Yaylası | 8.5 km | 367 m | 2h | start + 14h |
| CP7 Karakoyun Yaylası → CP8 Bozdağ Zirve | 10 km | 864 m | 2h | start + 16h |
| CP8 Bozdağ Zirve → CP9 Birgi Deresi | 12 km | 298 m | 2h | start + 18h |
| CP9 Birgi Deresi → Finish Birgi | 5.3 km | 77 m | 1h | start + 19h |
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 Birgi | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Su Noktası | 7.4 | 7.4 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| CP2 Ovacık | 14 | 6.8 | Hot food | Yes | 4h |
| CP3 Dolaylar | 27 | 13 | Food | Yes | 6h |
| CP4 Tekke | 39 | 12 | Hot food | Yes | 8h |
| CP5 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi | 48 | 9 | Food | Yes | 10h |
| CP6 Süner Çiftliği | 59 | 11 | Hot food | Yes | 12h |
| CP7 Karakoyun Yaylası | 68 | 8.5 | Food | Yes | 14h |
| CP8 Bozdağ Zirve | 78 | 10 | Hot food | Yes | 16h |
| CP9 Birgi Deresi | 90 | 12 | Hot food | Yes | 18h |
| Finish Birgi | 95 | 5.3 | Hot food | Yes | 19h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
80K course82 km · 4979 m gain · 46% uphill · 8 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 82 km with 4979 m of climbing, 60 m per km. The course sits between 361 m and 2125 m of altitude. 61% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7 km · Start → Su Noktası: 658 m up / 231 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 7-14 km · Su Noktası → Ovacık: 536 m up / 143 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 14-24 km · Ovacık → Tekke: 657 m up / 712 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 24-33 km · Tekke → Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi: 783 m up / 376 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 33-44 km · Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi → Süner Çiftliği: 675 m up / 668 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 44-54 km · Süner Çiftliği → Karakoyun Yaylası: 386 m up / 461 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 54-65 km · Karakoyun Yaylası → Bozdağ Zirve: 952 m up / 310 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 65-77 km · Bozdağ Zirve → Küme Evleri: 260 m up / 1493 m down; the stretch descends.
- 77-82 km · Küme Evleri → Finish: 72 m up / 584 m down; the stretch descends.
The race climbs from the gun: 309 m over the first 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 0 to km 14: net 911 m over 14 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 22%, 1289 m of climbing in total with 378 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 3 114 m, km 5 110 m, km 8 109 m, km 11 106 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The steepest wall stands between km 24 and km 31: net 581 m over 6.7 km at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 23%, 730 m of climbing in total with 149 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 30 159 m, km 28 149 m, km 29 128 m, km 31 114 m. By the time you start it, about 37% of the day's climbing is behind you. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.
The climb between km 53 and km 65: net 693 m over 12 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 22%, 1007 m of climbing in total with 314 m given back. It tops out at 2116 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 56 155 m, km 57 121 m, km 63 121 m, km 59 88 m. By the time you start it, about 73% of the day's climbing is behind you. Forcing a run up this climb takes more than it gives. Hike it and keep your heart rate away from the ceiling.
The longest descent starts at km 64 and loses 1733 m by km 82 at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 28%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.
The last 6 km drop 526 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
You reach the climb after Tekke with about 712 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Tekke; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
You reach the climb after Karakoyun Yaylası with about 461 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
The leg from Karakoyun Yaylası to Bozdağ Zirve is long and unsupported: 12 km and 952 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Karakoyun Yaylası with full capacity.
- The organiser lists 3689 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 4979 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 2125 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 3°C to 13°C, wind up to 12 km/h (a light breeze). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 60 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 14 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
- 13% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- The high point is 2125 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
- The altitude is not a single summit: about 8.8 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 8.7 km and the high zone spans roughly km 58 to km 67.
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 Su Noktasıkm 7
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 7 km with 433 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
CP2 Ovacıkkm 14
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 504 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 4h after the start.
CP3 Tekkekm 24
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.1 km with 640 m of climbing.
- A 23% pitch starts about 0.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 6h after the start.
CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezikm 33
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 404 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 8h after the start.
CP5 Süner Çiftliğikm 44
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 9.2 km with 323 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 10h after the start.
CP6 Karakoyun Yaylasıkm 54
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- The heaviest leg is next: 12 km with 817 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 12h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from CP7 Bozdağ Zirve (km 65) to CP8 Küme Evleri (km 77): 12 km. Top up at CP7 Bozdağ Zirve and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33) and CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 54) and 1 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 Su Noktası (km 7) and CP2 Ovacık (km 14) and 3 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 CP8 Küme Evleri (km 77), leaving 5 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- The heaviest leg runs from CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 54) to CP7 Bozdağ Zirve (km 65): 12 km with 817 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 Birgi (km 0), CP1 Su Noktası (km 7), CP2 Ovacık (km 14), CP3 Tekke (km 24), CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33), CP5 Süner Çiftliği (km 44), CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 54), CP7 Bozdağ Zirve (km 65), CP8 Küme Evleri (km 77), and Finish Birgi (km 82). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 0.3 km after CP3 Tekke (km 24), a roughly 250 m section averaging 23% 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 18h, 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 CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 54) to CP7 Bozdağ Zirve (km 65): the official time budget is 2h for 12 km and 952 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 Su Noktası | 7 km | 658 m | 2h | start + 2h |
| CP1 Su Noktası → CP2 Ovacık | 7 km | 536 m | 2h | start + 4h |
| CP2 Ovacık → CP3 Tekke | 10 km | 657 m | 2h | start + 6h |
| CP3 Tekke → CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi | 9.1 km | 783 m | 2h | start + 8h |
| CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi → CP5 Süner Çiftliği | 11 km | 675 m | 2h | start + 10h |
| CP5 Süner Çiftliği → CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası | 9.2 km | 386 m | 2h | start + 12h |
| CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası → CP7 Bozdağ Zirve | 12 km | 952 m | 2h | start + 14h |
| CP7 Bozdağ Zirve → CP8 Küme Evleri | 12 km | 260 m | 2h | start + 16h |
| CP8 Küme Evleri → Finish Birgi | 5.5 km | 72 m | 2h | start + 18h |
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 Birgi | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Su Noktası | 7 | 7 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| CP2 Ovacık | 14 | 7 | Food | Yes | 4h |
| CP3 Tekke | 24 | 10 | Food | Yes | 6h |
| CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi | 33 | 9.1 | Hot food | Yes | 8h |
| CP5 Süner Çiftliği | 44 | 11 | Food | Yes | 10h |
| CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası | 54 | 9.2 | Hot food | Yes | 12h |
| CP7 Bozdağ Zirve | 65 | 12 | Food | Yes | 14h |
| CP8 Küme Evleri | 77 | 12 | Hot food | Yes | 16h |
| Finish Birgi | 82 | 5.5 | Hot food | Yes | 18h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
50K course53 km · 3562 m gain · 44% uphill · 6 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 53 km with 3562 m of climbing, 67 m per km. The course sits between 361 m and 2125 m of altitude. 56% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7 km · Start → Su Noktası: 658 m up / 231 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 7-14 km · Su Noktası → Ovacık: 536 m up / 143 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 14-24 km · Ovacık → Tekke: 657 m up / 712 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
- 24-33 km · Tekke → Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi: 783 m up / 376 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 33-36 km · Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi → Bozdağ Zirve: 602 m up / 25 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 36-48 km · Bozdağ Zirve → Küme Evleri: 253 m up / 1488 m down; the stretch descends.
- 48-53 km · Küme Evleri → Finish: 72 m up / 586 m down; the stretch descends.
The race climbs from the gun: 284 m over the first 4.3 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 0 to km 14: net 911 m over 14 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 22%, 1289 m of climbing in total with 378 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 3 114 m, km 5 110 m, km 8 109 m, km 11 106 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.
The climb between km 24 and km 31: net 581 m over 6.7 km at 9% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 23%, 730 m of climbing in total with 149 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 30 159 m, km 28 149 m, km 29 128 m, km 31 114 m. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.
The steepest wall stands between km 33 and km 36: 584 m over 3.2 km at 18% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 31% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 2116 m. Kilometre by kilometre: km 34 231 m, km 35 233 m, km 36 96 m. By the time you start it, about 74% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.
The longest descent starts at km 36 and loses 1756 m by km 53 at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 28%. 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 22 averages 22% 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 526 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
The leg from Ovacık to Tekke is long and unsupported: 10 km and 657 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Ovacık with full capacity.
You reach the climb after Tekke with about 712 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.
A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Tekke; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.
- The organiser lists 50 km; the published GPX measures 53.5 km. The organiser lists 2745 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 3562 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 2125 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 3°C to 13°C, wind up to 12 km/h (a light breeze). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 67 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 14 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- 15% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
- The high point is 2125 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
- The altitude is not a single summit: about 3.7 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 3.8 km and the high zone spans roughly km 34 to km 38.
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 Su Noktasıkm 7
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 7 km with 433 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
CP2 Ovacıkkm 14
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 504 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 4h after the start.
CP3 Tekkekm 24
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- The heaviest leg is next: 9.1 km with 640 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 6h after the start.
CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezikm 33
- Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
- A heavy leg is next: 3.2 km with 604 m of climbing.
- A 31% pitch starts about 1.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 8h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from CP5 Bozdağ Zirve (km 36) to CP6 Küme Evleri (km 48): 12 km. Top up at CP5 Bozdağ Zirve and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Hot food is served at CP2 Ovacık (km 14) and CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33). 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 Su Noktası (km 7) and CP3 Tekke (km 24) 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 heaviest leg runs from CP3 Tekke (km 24) to CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33): 9 km with 640 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 Birgi (km 0), CP1 Su Noktası (km 7), CP2 Ovacık (km 14), CP3 Tekke (km 24), CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33), CP5 Bozdağ Zirve (km 36), CP6 Küme Evleri (km 48), and Finish Birgi (km 53). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 1 km after CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33), a roughly 250 m section averaging 31% 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 14h, 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 CP3 Tekke (km 24) to CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33): the official time budget is 2h for 9 km and 783 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 Su Noktası | 7 km | 658 m | 2h | start + 2h |
| CP1 Su Noktası → CP2 Ovacık | 7 km | 536 m | 2h | start + 4h |
| CP2 Ovacık → CP3 Tekke | 10 km | 657 m | 2h | start + 6h |
| CP3 Tekke → CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi | 9.1 km | 783 m | 2h | start + 8h |
| CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi → CP5 Bozdağ Zirve | 3.2 km | 602 m | 2h | start + 10h |
| CP5 Bozdağ Zirve → CP6 Küme Evleri | 12 km | 253 m | 2h | start + 12h |
| CP6 Küme Evleri → Finish Birgi | 5.5 km | 72 m | 2h | start + 14h |
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 Birgi | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Su Noktası | 7 | 7 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| CP2 Ovacık | 14 | 7 | Hot food | Yes | 4h |
| CP3 Tekke | 24 | 10 | Food | Yes | 6h |
| CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi | 33 | 9.1 | Hot food | Yes | 8h |
| CP5 Bozdağ Zirve | 36 | 3.2 | Food | Yes | 10h |
| CP6 Küme Evleri | 48 | 12 | Food | Yes | 12h |
| Finish Birgi | 53 | 5.5 | Hot food | Yes | 14h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
30K course33 km · 1911 m gain · 43% uphill · 4 aid stations
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
- Steep descent (12%+)
The published GPX measures 33 km with 1911 m of climbing, 57 m per km. The course sits between 361 m and 1461 m of altitude. 65% of the gain sits in the first half.
- 0-7 km · Start → Su Noktası: 675 m up / 256 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 7-14 km · Su Noktası → Ovacık: 526 m up / 141 m down; the stretch climbs.
- 14-17 km · Ovacık → Tekke: 38 m up / 76 m down; gently rolling.
- 17-28 km · Tekke → Küme Evleri: 606 m up / 864 m down; the stretch descends.
- 28-33 km · Küme Evleri → Finish: 68 m up / 576 m down; the stretch descends.
The race climbs from the gun: 148 m over the first 2.7 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 0 to km 20: net 1067 m over 20 km at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 31% on the GPX trace, 1556 m of climbing in total with 489 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 20 152 m, km 5 126 m, km 8 117 m, km 12 113 m. 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 20 and loses 1067 m by km 33 at 8% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 20%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it.
The last 4 km drop 325 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
The leg from Tekke to Küme Evleri is long and unsupported: 11 km and 606 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Tekke with full capacity.
- The organiser lists 30 km; the published GPX measures 33.4 km. The organiser lists 1375 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 1911 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 1461 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 7°C to 17°C, wind up to 12 km/h (a light breeze). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 57 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 20 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
- 15% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
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 Su Noktasıkm 7
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 7 km with 433 m of climbing.
- Cut-off: 2h after the start.
CP3 Tekkekm 17
- Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
- A heavy leg is next: 11 km with 420 m of climbing.
- The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 11 km. Leave with full capacity.
- A 31% pitch starts about 2.3 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
- Cut-off: 5h after the start.
- The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from CP3 Tekke (km 17) to CP4 Küme Evleri (km 28): 11 km, with 420 m of climbing in between. Top up at CP3 Tekke and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
- Food is available at CP1 Su Noktası (km 7) and CP2 Ovacık (km 14) 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 heaviest leg runs from Start Birgi (km 0) to CP1 Su Noktası (km 7): 7 km with 485 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 Birgi (km 0), CP1 Su Noktası (km 7), CP2 Ovacık (km 14), CP3 Tekke (km 17), CP4 Küme Evleri (km 28), and Finish Birgi (km 33). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- About 2 km after CP3 Tekke (km 17), a roughly 250 m section averaging 31% 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 CP3 Tekke (km 17) to CP4 Küme Evleri (km 28): the official time budget is 1h for 11 km and 606 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 Su Noktası | 7 km | 675 m | 2h | start + 2h |
| CP1 Su Noktası → CP2 Ovacık | 7 km | 526 m | 2h | start + 4h |
| CP2 Ovacık → CP3 Tekke | 3.1 km | 38 m | 1h | start + 5h |
| CP3 Tekke → CP4 Küme Evleri | 11 km | 606 m | 1h | start + 6h |
| CP4 Küme Evleri → Finish Birgi | 5.5 km | 68 m | 1h | start + 7h |
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 Birgi | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Su Noktası | 7 | 7 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| CP2 Ovacık | 14 | 7 | Food | Yes | 4h |
| CP3 Tekke | 17 | 3.1 | Food | Yes | 5h |
| CP4 Küme Evleri | 28 | 11 | Food | Yes | 6h |
| Finish Birgi | 33 | 5.5 | Hot food | Yes | 7h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
15K course15 km · 873 m gain · 55% uphill · 1 aid station
- Steep climb (10%+)
- Climb (3-10%)
- Descent
The published GPX measures 15 km with 873 m of climbing, 60 m per km. The course sits between 361 m and 840 m of altitude. 77% of the gain sits in the first half.
The race climbs from the gun: 92 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 0 to km 8: net 470 m over 8 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%, 744 m of climbing in total with 274 m given back. Heaviest kilometres: km 5 111 m, km 4 100 m, km 3 97 m, km 8 97 m. 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 8 and loses 470 m by km 15 at 7% 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 last 2 km drop 137 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.
- The organiser lists 578 m of climbing; the published GPX measures 873 m. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
- This course reaches 840 m. A separate forecast for the high-point coordinate gives 8°C to 19°C, wind up to 12 km/h (a light breeze). It is a daily forecast for that coordinate, so arrival time can still change what you encounter.
- Consider bringing poles. The course averages 60 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 8 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
- The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
- Food is available at CP1 Su Noktası (km 7). 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 CP1 Su Noktası (km 7), leaving 8 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
- The heaviest leg runs from Start Birgi (km 0) to CP1 Su Noktası (km 7): 7 km with 485 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 Birgi (km 0), CP1 Su Noktası (km 7), and Finish Birgi (km 14). 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 CP1 Su Noktası (km 7): the official time budget is 2h for 7 km and 650 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 Birgi | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| CP1 Su Noktası | 7 | 7 | Food | Yes | 2h |
| Finish Birgi | 14 | 7.5 | Hot food | Yes | 4h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
5K course5 km · 139 m gain · 26% uphill
- Climb (3-10%)
- Flat
- Descent
The published GPX measures 4.9 km with 139 m of climbing, 28 m per km. The course sits between 335 m and 438 m of altitude.
Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.
Aid stations
- Medical support is available at Start Birgi (km 0) and Finish Birgi (km 5). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
- The overall cut-off is 1h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
| Station | Km | From previous | Supplies | Medical | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Birgi | 0 | — | — | Yes | — |
| Finish Birgi | 4.9 | 4.9 | Hot food | Yes | 1h |
Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.
2026 results
- In 2026, 189 runners completed the race across 4 courses.
- 34 runners started the 53.5 km course and 31 finished, 9% did not finish, the winner took 6:28:56 and the median was 9:04:39, nine in ten finishers came in under 10:54:31.
- 28 runners started the 33.4 km course and 28 finished, the winner took 3:36:51 and the median was 4:48:12, nine in ten finishers came in under 5:35:12.
- 85 runners started the 14.6 km course and 85 finished, the winner took 1:04:55 and the median was 1:53:14, nine in ten finishers came in under 2:32:38.
- 48 runners started the 4.9 km course and 45 finished, 6% did not finish, the winner took 23:28 and the median was 42:04, nine in ten finishers came in under 54:33.
| Course | Finished / started | Did not finish | Winner | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.5 kmEYUT50K | 31 / 34 | 9% | 6:28:56 | 9:04:39 |
| 33.4 kmEYUT30K | 28 / 28 | 0% | 3:36:51 | 4:48:12 |
| 14.6 kmEYUT15K | 85 / 85 | 0% | 1:04:55 | 1:53:14 |
| 4.9 kmEYUT5K | 45 / 48 | 6% | 23:28 | 42:04 |
Calculators for this race
Logistics & Kit Pick-up
- How do I get to the start?
- Directions in Google MapsDirections in Apple MapsThe destination is the start coordinate of the course GPX file.
- Transport and shuttle options
- We found no shuttle or transport information in the organiser announcements.
Data sources: Yarış Radarı editorial entry, official site (efeleryoluultratrail.com)
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What is Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail?
Efeler Yolu Ultra Trail is an ultramarathon event that brings together nature and history enthusiasts. Held along the captivating landscapes and ancient roads of İzmir province, this race offers participants an unforgettable experience. Starting from Birgi, running options at different distances appeal to runners of all levels.
When is Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail takes place on Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026.
Where does Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail take place?
Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail takes place in Birgi, Ödemiş, İzmir.
What are the courses and distances of Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail offers 6 courses: 100K (95.29 km, 4416 m D+, 4 ITRA); 80K (82.33 km, 3689 m D+, 4 ITRA); 50K (50 km, 2745 m D+, 3 ITRA); 30K (30 km, 1375 m D+, 2 ITRA); 15K (15 km, 578 m D+); 5K (5 km, 115 m D+).
How hard is Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 100K course covers 95.29 km with 4416 m of climbing, which is 139 km-effort and falls in ITRA category L. All courses: 100K 139 km-effort (L), 80K 119 km-effort (L), 50K 77 km-effort (M), 30K 44 km-effort (XS), 15K 21 km-effort (XXS), 5K 6 km-effort (XXS).
Is registration for Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 open?
The 2026 edition has taken place; registration is closed. Follow the official site and Yarış Radarı for the next edition: https://yarisradari.com/en/yaris/efeler-yolu-ultra-trail
Where are the Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 results?
The Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 result list is published by the organiser at: https://argeustiming.com/results/g-live/g-live.html?f=../efeleryolu/2026/efeler2026.clax
Where are the Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail photos?
Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail photos are in the organiser's gallery: https://www.efeleryoluultratrail.com/tr/medya/fotograflar. The gallery may also cover earlier editions.
What is the official website of Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail?
Official website: https://www.efeleryoluultratrail.com/
Is a medical certificate required for Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail?
Yes, a medical certificate is required. See the organiser's official page for the exact wording.
How do I get to the Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail start, and is there a shuttle?
According to the course GPX file the start is at 38.25317, 28.06381 (Birgi, Ödemiş, İzmir); use the Google or Apple Maps link on the race page for directions. We found no shuttle or transport information in the organiser announcements.
Is the Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 course a loop or an out and back?
The 100K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 95.7 km. The 80K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 82.3 km. The 50K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 53.5 km.
Where is the hardest climb at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The biggest climb on the 100K course runs from km 0 to km 14: 14.5 km for 911 m at 6% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 22%. It tops out at 1272 m.
How high does Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 go?
The 100K course runs between 361 m and 2125 m with 5656 m of total climbing.
Do you need poles at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The 100K course averages 59 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 14.5 km, so poles help noticeably.
What was the weather like at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
On race day the temperature ran 11°C to 24°C, with 4.8 mm of rain, peak wind 14 km/h. These figures come from the measurement archive.
Where are the aid stations at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The 100K course has 9 stations; the first at km 7 and the last at km 90. The longest gap between them is 13 km, between CP2 Ovacık and CP3 Dolaylar.
What is served at the Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 aid stations?
For the 100K course: Hot food: CP2 Ovacık (14. km), CP4 Tekke (39. km), CP6 Süner Çiftliği (59. km), CP8 Bozdağ Zirve (78. km), CP9 Birgi Deresi (90. km).
What are the cut-off times for the 100K at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 100K course at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 19h. Intermediate cut-offs: CP1 Su Noktası (km 7) 2h, CP2 Ovacık (km 14) 4h, CP3 Dolaylar (km 27) 6h, CP4 Tekke (km 39) 8h, CP5 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 48) 10h, CP6 Süner Çiftliği (km 59) 12h, CP7 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 68) 14h, CP8 Bozdağ Zirve (km 78) 16h, CP9 Birgi Deresi (km 90) 18h.
What are the cut-off times for the 80K at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 80K course at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 18h. Intermediate cut-offs: CP1 Su Noktası (km 7) 2h, CP2 Ovacık (km 14) 4h, CP3 Tekke (km 24) 6h, CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33) 8h, CP5 Süner Çiftliği (km 44) 10h, CP6 Karakoyun Yaylası (km 54) 12h, CP7 Bozdağ Zirve (km 65) 14h, CP8 Küme Evleri (km 77) 16h.
What are the cut-off times for the 50K at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 50K course at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 14h. Intermediate cut-offs: CP1 Su Noktası (km 7) 2h, CP2 Ovacık (km 14) 4h, CP3 Tekke (km 24) 6h, CP4 Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi (km 33) 8h, CP5 Bozdağ Zirve (km 36) 10h, CP6 Küme Evleri (km 48) 12h.
What are the cut-off times for the 30K at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
On the 30K course at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 the finish cut-off is 7h. Intermediate cut-offs: CP1 Su Noktası (km 7) 2h, CP2 Ovacık (km 14) 4h, CP3 Tekke (km 17) 5h, CP4 Küme Evleri (km 28) 6h.
What is the time limit at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The finish time limit is 100K 19h, 80K 18h, 50K 14h, 30K 7h, 15K 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 Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
Yes. The GPX files for the 100K, 80K, 50K, 30K, 15K, 5K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.
Which Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail course should you choose?
The shortest option is 5K (5 km, 115 m D+) and the longest is 100K (95.29 km, 4416 m D+). With little trail experience the 5K is the safer start; the 100K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.
What are the gradients like at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The 100K course averages 59 m of climbing per km, with 5656 m of total ascent and 5662 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 17%.
How runnable is the Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 course?
This is not a running course in the classic sense: at 59 m of gain per km it demands long hiking blocks, and walking the steep climbs is part of the strategy.
Where is the steepest part of Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The steepest kilometre of the 100K course averages 17% and sits inside the climb between km 39 and km 46.
How many climbs does Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 have?
The 100K course has 9 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 0-14 (911 m at 6%); km 67-79 (679 m at 6%); km 39-46 (562 m at 9%).
Is there a long climb at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
Yes. The longest climb runs 14.5 km from km 0, gaining 911 m at 6% average, topping out at 1272 m.
What are the descents like at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
There is 5662 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 18.7 km between km 77 and km 96, losing 1733 m. About 16% of the course is steep downhill, so the legs need descent training too.
Are there flat sections at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
Partly: about 16% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.
Is the hard part of Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 early or late?
60% of the climbing sits in the first half; the day is hard early and flows later.
What is the elevation range at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The lowest point of the 100K course sits at 361 m and the highest at 2125 m, a range of 1764 m. Conditions change noticeably between the two, so plan clothing in layers.
Where does Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 reach its high point?
The course tops out at 2125 m, reached around km 79.
Are poles mandatory at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.
How many ITRA points does Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 give?
ITRA points: 100K 4 ITRA, 80K 4 ITRA, 50K 3 ITRA, 30K 2 ITRA. These points count towards entry requirements for UTMB style races.
Are the Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 cut-offs hard to make?
Making the 100K finish cut-off needs an average of 12 minutes per km, aid stops included. Even a brisk hike stays inside the limit.
Do you need to carry water at Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026?
Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 100K course is 12.9 km, so carrying backup water is essential.
When is Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2027?
The date for Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2027 has not been announced yet. It will appear on this page once the organiser confirms it: https://yarisradari.com/en/yaris/efeler-yolu-ultra-trail
Will Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail 2026 take place?
Efeler Yolu Ultra-Trail status: Completed.