PROGRAM

Friday, November 7, 2025

12:00 – 20:00
Distribution of race kits at the designated registration area
Adana Train Station Square

18:00
Pasta Party
Adana Train Station Square

Saturday, November 8, 2025

05:00 – 08:00
Late race kit distribution for Varda Ultra Trail, Train, and Bridge
Adana Train Station Square

06:00
Bus departure for Varda Ultra Trail participants to Yerköprü Start Point
Adana Train Station Square

07:30
Varda Ultra Trail Start
Yerköprü

08:00
Train participants depart by train to Belemedik Start Point
Adana Train Station Square

08:30
Bus departure for Bridge participants
Adana Train Station Square

10:30
Train Start
Belemedik Square

10:30
Bridge Start
Yerköprü

11:45
Estimated arrival time of the first Bridge finisher
Varda Bridge Square

12:45
Estimated arrival time of the first Train finisher
Varda Bridge Square

13:45
Estimated arrival time of the first Varda Ultra Trail finisher
Varda Bridge Square

13:30
Bridge Cut-Off Time
Varda Bridge Square

16:30
Train Cut-Off Time
Varda Bridge Square

18:30
Varda Ultra Trail Cut-Off Time
Varda Bridge Square

Sunday, November 9, 2025

11:00
Varda Ultra Trail, Train, and Bridge Award Ceremony
Adana Train Station Square

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES

Bridge General Information

Bridge will start at the entrance of Yerköprü Restaurant, located within the borders of Karaisalı District. It is a mountain trail run with a distance of 13.6 km and a total elevation gain of +700 meters. The route concludes at the historic Varda Bridge, a century-old structure built during World War I, which still actively connects countries and cultures to this day.

The race will start on Saturday at 10:30 from in front of Yerköprü Restaurant. The total time limit to complete the course is 3 hours. Participants will compete under the principle of partial self-sufficiency.

Participation Requirements

Open to all athletes aged 18 and above.
A medical report is not required for 14K Bridge participants.

Registration

a) Registration Method

Only registered runners are allowed to participate in the race.
Registrations will be carried out via www.vardaultratrail.com.
The last registration date is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

The deadline for course (route) changes is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Switching to a course that has reached its participant limit is not allowed.
The maximum number of participants is limited to 700 people.
Each registration is personal and non-transferable.
Substituting another runner in place of a registered participant is not permitted.

b) Registration Fee

Registration Fee: 900 TL.
The fee must be paid at the time of registration using a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
The final list of participants will be prepared based on those who have completed their payment.
The organization reserves the right to offer discounts on the registration fee under certain conditions.

The registration fee includes the following:

Race bib number
Timing services
Running t-shirt
Food and beverage support at aid stations along the course
Finisher medal for participants who successfully complete the race
Information desk services
Transfer from Adana Train Station to the start line
Transfer from the finish line to Adana Train Station

c) Registration Cancellation and Refund

Participants who have registered with a refundable registration fee will receive a refund within one month if their registration is canceled by **October 31, 2025.**
Cancellations made after this date will not be refunded.
A non-refundable registration fee means that if the event is held but the participant cannot attend or does not show up, no refund will be issued.
Transfers of registration fees to future events are not allowed.
If a participant requests their race kit, it will be shipped with postage paid by the recipient.
Requests must be submitted in info@vardaultratrail.com writing to.
In case of force majeure cancellation, the fee will be transferred to the next event.
If the organization itself cancels the event, fees will be refunded within 45 days.

Race Kit Collection

Participants are required to collect their race kits, which include their bib number and other materials, from the race expo area to be set up at Adana Train Station Square. The kits can be collected with the necessary documents at the following dates and times:

Friday, November 7, 2025: Between 12:00 – 20:00
Saturday, November 8, 2025: Between 05:00 – 08:30

You can find the location of Adana Train Station Square via this link.

Race Start

Participants must be present at the starting area, located at the entrance of Yerköprü Rest Area, no later than 10:00 AM on November 8, 2025 (30 minutes before the race starts).
The race will begin at 10:30 AM.

Drop Bag Delivery:

Until 22:00 on Friday, November 7, 2025
Until 08:30 on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the registration desk.

Race Course Information

The Bridge race is a 13.6 km mountain trail run with an 800+ m elevation gain.

The entire course takes place on trails and forest paths within Kapıkaya Canyon and Çakıt Valley.
Only the last 250 meters before the finish line are on asphalt.
Participants are required to have experience running on such terrain.
The race route will be marked with reflective tape and other indicators visible even at night.
Leaving the marked route or taking shortcuts will result in disqualification.

Checkpoints and Time Limits

The Bridge course includes 1 checkpoint along the route.
At this checkpoint, time will be recorded, and various levels of food and beverage support will be provided.

Each checkpoint has specific time limits as listed below.
Participants arriving after the cutoff time will not be allowed to continue the race.

CP	Total Distance (KM)	Distance to Next Station (KM)	Time Limit (Hours)
START – Yerköprü	–	7.6	00:00
CP1 Bolacalı	7.6	6	03:00
FINISH – Varda Bridge	13.6	–	05:30

Participants must ensure they carry sufficient food and drink supplies when leaving each checkpoint to last them until the next one.
At the checkpoints, assistance from third parties is allowed only in designated areas specified by the organizers.
Receiving support outside of these designated checkpoints is strictly prohibited; proven violations will result in disqualification.
All waste must be disposed of in the provided trash bins.
Participants who withdraw from the race or are unable to continue due to time limits will be transported to the finish area by shuttle services.

Transfer

The starting point of the race is the entrance of Yerköprü Recreation Facilities.
Transfer from Adana Train Station to Yerköprü will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 08:30.
Transfer vehicles will not make stops to pick up athletes along the way.
Participants who reach the start point on their own will not be provided with return transfer service from the finish line to Adana Train Station.

Return Transfer Schedule (Varda Bridge → Adana Train Station):

13:30 – 14:30 – 16:00 – 17:30 – 19:30

Environmental Awareness

All waste must be carried by participants to the nearest checkpoint during the race.
Any athlete proven to have littered will be disqualified.
Plastic cups will not be provided. Each participant must carry their own water container.

Safety and Health

In case of adverse weather conditions, the organization reserves the right to shorten, suspend, or cancel the race.
Medical teams and ambulances will be present at designated points along the course.
If the medical team considers it risky, they may stop a participant from continuing the race.
Participants are required to comply with all decisions made by the organizers and medical personnel.

Mandatory Equipment

The following items must be carried with you throughout the race:

Bib number visibly attached to the body
Mobile phone (with the organization and emergency numbers saved)
Timing chip (provided by the organization)

Recommended Additional Equipment:

Energy gels, bars
Trail running shoes

Participants running with poles must keep them with them throughout the race. Otherwise, a 30-minute time penalty will be applied.

Disqualification and Time Penalties

Grounds for Disqualification

Failing to pass through a checkpoint
Using shortcuts or vehicles
Receiving assistance outside of designated aid stations
Leaving a participant in need of help unattended
Damaging nature or littering
Refusing a medical check
Failing to comply with organizer decisions
Not carrying mandatory equipment

Time Penalties

Leaving poles on the course: 30 minutes
Leaving the marked course / shortcutting more than 300 meters: 1 hour
Disrespectful behavior towards other participants: 1 hour
Receiving outside assistance (first offense: 30 minutes penalty, repeated offense: disqualification)

Complaints must be submitted to info@vardaultratrail.com with supporting evidence such as photos or videos.

Results

Partial and final results will be published on www.vardaultratrail.com.
Overall rankings will be determined according to the following categories (overall winners are generally not ranked within their age category):
- Male/Female Overall
- Male/Female 40-
- Male/Female 40+
- Male/Female 50+
- Male/Female 60+

Awards

The Bridge race does not offer monetary prizes.
All participants who complete the race will receive a finisher's medal.
Plaques and honorary awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Men's Overall Classification
- Women's Overall Classification
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Adana Train Station Square.

Use of Visual Material

Participants are deemed to have granted permission for the organization to use photos and videos taken during the event for promotional purposes.

Waiver

By registering, participants are deemed to have accepted all rules and any possible changes.
The organization cannot be held responsible for any material, moral damages, or accidents that may occur to participants.

Bridge Program