Urgup, Cappadocia, Türkiye · Friday, October 16, 2026

Salomon Cappadocia Ultra Trail

Race completed

119 km Distance

3,761 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

38.6310° N, 34.9130° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 32 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 24 hours 12:06 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 76% of 100K races. Measured against 233 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~172 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (119km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 11 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1353 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 119 km of trail with 3,761 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 119 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,761 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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