PROGRAMME
Friday, 6 November 2026
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, 7 November 2026
05:00 – 08:00
Late race kit distribution for Varda Ultra Trail, Belemedik Trail and Bridge Trail
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
Bus departure time for Belemedik Trail competitors to the Belemedik Start point
Adana Train Station Square
08:30
Bus departure time for the Bridge Trail
Adana Train Station Square
10:30
Belemedik Trail start
Belemedik Square
10:30
Bridge Trail start
Yerköprü
11:45
Approximate arrival time of the first Bridge Trail finisher
Varda Bridge Square
12:45
Approximate arrival time of the first Belemedik Trail finisher
Varda Bridge Square
13:45
Estimated arrival time of the first Varda Ultra Trail finisher
Varda Bridge Square
13:30
Bridge Trail cut-off time
Varda Bridge Square
16:30
Belemedik Trail cut-off time
Varda Bridge Square
17:00
Awards ceremony for Belemedik Trail and Bridge Trail
Varda Bridge Square
18:30
Varda Ultra Trail Cut-Off Time
Varda Bridge Square
18:30
Awards ceremony for Varda Ultra Trail Trail
Varda Bridge 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 in front of Yerköprü Restaurant at 10:30 on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Competitors will be given a total of 3 hours to complete the course. Competitors will take part in the race on the basis of partial qualification.
Participation Requirements
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Open to all athletes aged 18 and above.
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A medical certificate is not required for 14K Bridge Trail participants.
Registration
a) Registration Method
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Only registered runners are allowed to participate in the race.
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Registration will take place via the website www.kosu.taf.org.tr.
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The registration deadline is 25 October 2026 at 23:59.
