Kaçkar by UTMB
Location
Ayder
Turkey
Distance
Ultra
Date
September 12, 2026
in 6 days
Elevation Gain
5600m
hillier than 58 of 88 similar races
Typical WeatherSeptember, 12-18°C (54-64°F), humid
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A high-mountain ultra-trail through Turkey's Kaçkar Mountains, starting and finishing in the alpine village of Ayder and crossing passes near 3,200m.
What Makes This Race Special
- UTMB-affiliated mountain ultra
- Crosses passes near 3,200m altitude
- 5,600m of elevation gain
- Route through twelve mountain villages
- 24-hour cutoff