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
Belemedik Trail General Information
Belemedik Trail – The race will start from the Square of Belemedik, a town within the boundaries of Pozantı district in Adana, known as one of the most strategic points of the Baghdad–Hejaz Railway, which was built by the Germans during the First World War and planned for completion. This is a 26 km mountain trail race with an elevation gain of +1,050 metres. Competitors will have an unforgettable experience in the Çakıt Valley, between Belemedik Nature National Park and the historic Varda Bridge at the other end, which has a history spanning a hundred years, was built during the First World War and still actively connects countries and cultures. The race will finish at Varda Bridge Square.
The race will start from Belemedik Square at 10:30 on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Competitors will have a total of 6 hours to complete the course. Competitors will take part in the race on the basis of partial qualification.
Participation Requirements
- Open to all athletes aged 18 and above.
- Athletes may participate with either a medical report issued within the last 6 months stating that there is no impediment to running, or a valid athlete's licence issued by a valid federation affiliated with the Athletics, Triathlon, Cycling or Mountaineering Federations of the Republic of Türkiye, bearing a valid visa.
- Medical reports provided in languages other than Turkish will not be accepted.
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.
