30K1922
A SIGNIFICANT JOURNEY TO THE BABADAG SUMMIT
A 30K filled with history, nature, scenery, and adrenaline

Are you ready to push your limits in this special and meaningful race, starting in Ölüdeniz, one of Türkiye’s most captivating landscapes, and finishing under the Turkish flag at the 1922-meter Babadag summit?

This isn’t just a race. This is a unique journey in harmony with nature, where millennia-old roads, ancient villages, deep blue bays, pine forests, and the sky come together.

🏁 Start: Ölüdeniz Lagoon Shore
With the first rays of the morning sun, you’ll begin from the shores of the turquoise waters. The tranquility of the world-famous Ölüdeniz will greet you from the first steps of the race.

🏛 Passing Through Kayaköy: A Race Through History
Midway through the race, the stone houses and abandoned streets of Kayaköy, a Greek village until the early 20th century, await you. This quiet, thought-provoking area will imbue your soul with history.

🥾 Let Your Steps Leave a Mark on the Lycian Way
The Lycian Way, known as one of the world’s most beautiful long-distance hiking routes, forms a significant part of the race. You’ll progress along paths parallel to the Mediterranean, accompanied by olive trees, the scent of pine trees, and sea views.

🏔 Finish: Babadag Summit (1922 m)
At the final stage of the race, the majestic Babadag Mountain will greet you. As you ascend with each step, you’ll discover both your physical strength and your mental strength. When you reach the summit, the view beneath your feet will be worth everything.

🚠 Return: Return from the Sky by Cable Car
After completing the race at the summit, you’ll glide back to Ölüdeniz by Babadag Cable Car. This ground-slaying descent will be one of the most magical moments of the race.

  • The 30km 1922 stage is limited to 200 participants.
  • The event will begin at 7:00 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the ÖLÜDENİZ/ORANGE CAFE and conclude at the 1922m summit of Babadağ.
  • Athletes will be transported free of charge from the 1922m to the 1700m cable car station at half-hourly intervals.
  • Athletes will be able to descend from the 1700m station to the main cable car building free of charge.
  • Shuttles will depart from the main building to the race fairground every hour until 5:00 PM.
    Drogbags must be deposited at the registration desk the day before, or at the latest one hour before the start.
  • The race completion time is 9 hours. (4:00 PM)
  • Anyone over 18 years of age is eligible to participate.
  • A waiver, which must be signed before the race, will be presented to competitors upon kit collection.
  • According to the TURKISH ATHLETICS FEDERATION SPECIAL COMPETITIONS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, there is no need for a doctor-approved health certificate or a visa-certified athlete license in competitions shorter than marathon distance.
  • Everyone who registers for the race will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
  • Each participant who completes the race within the specified time will receive a medal.
  • Registration numbers are personal and non-transferable.
  • Registration fees will not be refunded in the event of cancellation.
  • Registration fees can be found here.
  • Running shoes
  • Chest size (must be visibly attached to the body; the size should never be altered from its original size)
  • ID
  • Mobile phone
  • Emergency blanket
  • Raincoat or windbreaker
  • Baff or hat
  • Headlamp and spare batteries (in working order)
  • Whistle
  • Water container with at least 1 L capacity
  • Glass
  • Backpack
  • Food
  • Timing chip

⏲ 07:00CHECK POINTCP DISTANCE(KM)TOTAL DISTANCE(KM)ASCENT(M)DESCENT(M)TOTAL ASCENT(M)CP ALTITUDE(M)CUT OFF TIMECP CONTENTS
START ORANGE CAFE/OLUDENIZ000005  
CP 1CABLE CAR(LIFT) MAIN STATION1313654429654236WATER, DRINKS, FOOD
CP 2KOZAGAC821583701237780 WATER, DRINKS, FOOD
CP 3BABADAG1200M STAGE5264302516671200 WATER
FINISHBABADAG 1950M STAGE4,530,573942485192216:00WATER, DRINKS, FOOD
MAX ASCENT GRADE47.6% 
AVAREGE GRADE