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

Varda Ultra Trail Genel Bilgi

An unforgettable race experience where you will run through history, exploring the Taurus Mountains and Çakıt Valley from end to end.
The race will start on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 07:30, from the entrance of Yerköprü Restaurant. It is a 57 km mountain trail race with a total elevation gain of +3,293 meters.

On this course, you will traverse the Taurus Mountains surrounded by breathtaking nature. After the 31st kilometer, you will enter Belemedik Nature Park and run along the Çakıt Valley, finishing at the historic Varda Bridge.

Participants are granted a total time limit of 11 hours. The race will be held under a partial self-sufficiency principle.

Participation Requirements

Open to all athletes aged 18 and above.
A medical report stating "no objection to running" (issued within the last 6 months from a private/public hospital or health center) or a valid federation license (Athletics, Triathlon, Cycling, Mountaineering) is required for participation.
International licenses are accepted.

Varda Ultra Trail