COMPETITION NAME AND TYPE

 

Name: Gomeda Ultra Trail 2026
Type: Nature Run (Trail Running)
Categories: Short, Medium, and Long Distance Trail Races

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DATE AND LOCATION

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• Date: Saturday, May 02, 2026

• Race Center: Mustafapaşa Village Square, Ürgüp / Nevşehir

• Start & Finish: Mustafapaşa Square

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ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORTERS

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• Organizer: Efor A.Ş.

• Supporting Institutions:

  • Nevşehir Governorship

  • Ürgüp District Governorship

  • Kapadokya University

  • Mustafapaşa Municipality

  • Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports

  • Turkish Athletics Federation

  • Provincial Health Directorate

  • Gendarmerie Command

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OBJECTIVES

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1. To popularize trail running in the unique landscape of Cappadocia

2. To cultivate an eco-conscious sports culture in harmony with nature

3. To contribute to local tourism by welcoming nature-respecting athletes

4. To host national and international runners in Mustafapaşa

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COURSES & DISTANCES

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Sobesos50 km+2 100 mHard10 h

Meryem Ana30 km+1 100 mMedium6 h

Sinosos9 km+600 mEasy4 h

Gomeda10 km+200 mEasy2 h

Mustafapaşa5 km+200 mEasy1 h

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• Terrain: Rocky trails, dirt roads, historic stone passages, and occasional stabilized paths

• Route: Mustafapaşa → Gomeda Valley → Ortahisar → Göreme → Üzengi Valley → Mustafapaşa

• GPX Files: Will be shared one month before the race

• Marking: Colored flags, reflective tape, directional arrows, and eco-friendly paint

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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• 5 km & 10 km: Declaration of good health on the registration form

• Under-18 participants: Parental consent form required

• 19 km: Age 18+ and a valid health report not older than 6 months

• 30 km & 47 km: Age 18+; recommended to have completed at least one trail race in the past two years

• All categories: Valid health report (within 6 months) or sport license mandatory

• Participants must accept the online liability waiver during registration

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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

(Required for 50 km & 30 km; recommended for 19 km)

• Minimum 1 L water container

• Emergency blanket

• Whistle

• Windbreaker (light rainproof)

• Energy gels/food (min. 500 kcal)

• Mobile phone (with organizer’s contact pre-loaded)

• Cup or collapsible cup system

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Random equipment checks will be conducted before and during the race. Missing mandatory gear will result in disqualification.

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SUPPLY & CHECKPOINTS

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• Aid stations approximately every 10 km (or as needed)

• Supplies: water, isotonic drinks, salt, bananas, nuts, cookies

• Select stations will have medical staff on duty

• Mounted and off-road vehicle patrol teams along the course

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SAFETY & MEDICAL

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• Sufficient ambulance teams on standby throughout the event

• Course security mapped in coordination with AFAD (Disaster Management) and Gendarmerie

• Race may be halted or rerouted due to severe weather

• Emergency contact numbers collected from all participants

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REGISTRATION & FEES

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Category: July - August - September

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5K – December–January: €12 | February–March: €15 | April: €20
10K – December–January: €15 | February–March: €20 | April: €25
25K – December–January: €25 | February–March: €30 | April: €40
50K – December–January: €30 | February–March: €40 | April: €60

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Included in the fee:

• Race entry

• Bib number & timing chip

• Food & drink at mandatory stations

• Finisher’s medal

• Digital certificate

• GPX & directional information

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CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

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• Up to 45 days before event: 80 % refund

• Up to 30 days before event: 50 % refund

• Within 30 days: No refund, name transfers accepted

• If cancelled due to force majeure or severe weather: 75 % refund

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RANKING & AWARDS

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• Top 1 male & female in each course: Trophy + sponsor prize

• Age-group medals (-40, 40-49 ve 50+)

• Commemorative medal for all finishers

• Special award for youngest & oldest finishers

• UTMB Index application for compliant finishers (subject to organizer’s submission)

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DISQUALIFICATION & RULES

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Participants will be disqualified for:

• Straying off course

• Environmental pollution or removing markers

• Lacking mandatory equipment

• Ignoring officials’ decisions

• Using unauthorized support vehicles

• Intentionally impeding another runner

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Disqualified athletes forfeit medals and official rankings.

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WAIVER & LIABILITY

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By registering, all participants agree that:

• The organizer is not responsible for health issues

• They certify personal fitness for the race

• Photographs and videos taken during the event may be used for promotional purposes

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CONTACT

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• Website: www.gomedaultratrail.com

• Email: info@gomedaultratrail.com

• Instagram: @gomedaultra