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

Train – General Information

The Train race will start from Belemedik Square, located within the borders of Adana's Pozantı district. Belemedik is known as one of the most strategic points of the Baghdad-Hejaz Railway, which was planned to be completed by the Germans during World War I. This is a 26 km mountain trail race with an elevation gain of +1925 m. Participants will experience an unforgettable run through the Çakıt Valley, situated between Belemedik Nature National Park and the historic Varda Bridge – a century-old structure built during World War I that still actively connects countries and cultures today. The race will finish at Varda Bridge Square.

The race will start on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. from Belemedik Square. Runners will have a total of 6 hours to complete the course. Participation is based on the principle of partial self-sufficiency.

Participation Requirements

Open to all athletes aged 18 and above.
Athletes may participate with a medical report issued within the last 6 months stating **"no health restrictions for running"** (obtained from a private hospital, state hospital, or health center) or with a valid athlete license issued by an authorized federation (Athletics, Triathlon, Cycling, or Mountaineering Federations) with an active visa.
Licenses issued by the respective federations of each country will be accepted.

Train Trail