Çatalkaya Ultra 2026

About this event

Catalkaya Ultra is a trail running race in the forests of Izmir, starting from the entrance of the Balcova Therapy Forest. The race page lists five courses from 5K to 74K with between 300 and 3300 metres of climbing. The 74K starts on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 07:00, the 45K at 08:00 and the 29K at 08:30, and on Sunday 22 November the 14K starts at 08:30 and the 5K at 09:00. The organisers say the race has some of the highest elevation gain of any start in Turkey and that apart from a 2 km stretch on the 74K course no course touches asphalt, with technical trails, changing ground and sea views, aimed both at experienced ultra runners and at newcomers to trail running. The race is semi-autonomous, with runners carrying their own water, food and mandatory kit, and it is open to those over 18. The event is organised by Rundetta Event. Registration was through the race website catalkayaultra.com and closed on 4 November 2026 at 18:00, with final fees of 2000 to 5100 Turkish lira depending on distance.

• Apphurra race pageChecked 2026-11-11