Sandras Ultra Trail takes place at the foothills of the magnificent Sandras Mountain, located in the Denizli – Beyagac region of southwestern Turkey. The starting point, Topuklu Plateau, serves as the gateway to the Kartal Lake Nature Reserve, an area celebrated for its pristine beauty and rich biodiversity. From here, runners begin an unforgettable journey through the mountain villages, alpine meadows, and dense forests that shape the soul of Anatolia.
The route follows ancient paths once used by nomadic Yörük shepherds, connecting forgotten valleys and high plateaus above 2,000 meters. Every ascent reveals sweeping views of the Taurus range, while every descent tests the limits of endurance and focus. The trail alternates between narrow technical sections, forest tracks, and open ridgelines where wind and silence become companions.
Sandras Ultra Trail features two main categories — 70K and 50K — each designed for different endurance levels yet sharing the same spirit of challenge and discovery. Both courses form natural loops around Mount Sandras, offering a complete and immersive mountain experience.
More than a race, Sandras Ultra Trail is a pilgrimage into the essence of nature and culture. It is a place where the ancient Yörük heritage meets the modern spirit of trail running, where every step is a dialogue between human strength and the timeless landscape. Participants are invited not only to test their limits but to reconnect with the land, the people, and the quiet wisdom of the mountains.
The event is organized with deep respect for nature, sustainability, and the preservation of local culture. Every detail — from the aid stations to the markings — is designed to minimize environmental impact and to celebrate the harmony between endurance sport and ecological awareness.
Join us at Sandras Ultra Trail, where endurance becomes meaning, and every runner becomes part of the living story of the mountains.
Les parcours officiels
Sandras Ultra Trail 70K
Forest Lake Loop route Specific training
Saturday 06 June 2026
68.78 km 2450 m 2450 m
The Sandras Ultra Trail 70K is the flagship course of the event, tracing a full loop around the majestic Sandras Mountain in the Denizli – Beyagac region of southwestern Turkey. Starting from Topuklu Plateau, runners ascend through the Kartal Lake Nature Reserve, an area of exceptional natural beauty, home to ancient cedar forests, mountain springs, and rare alpine flora.
Covering 68.9 kilometers with a total elevation gain and loss of 2,856 meters, this challenging route offers a true test of endurance, focus, and self-reliance. The trail winds through high plateaus above 2,000 meters, rugged ridgelines, pine and cedar forests, and open mountain paths with panoramic views that extend across the Taurus range.
This course demands strength and strategy — steep climbs, technical descents, and long runnable forest sections alternate to create a perfectly balanced mountain ultra. Aid stations are placed at strategic points to provide support while preserving the raw and natural spirit of the terrain.
The Sandras Ultra Trail 70K is more than a competition; it is an immersion into the wild soul of Anatolia and the Yörük mountain heritage. Each participant is invited to discover the rhythm of nature, the silence of the peaks, and the resilience that comes from running among the elements.
Organized with respect for sustainability and the preservation of local culture, the Sandras Ultra Trail 70K embodies the harmony between sport, nature, and tradition — an unforgettable experience for those who seek not only to finish, but to truly feel the mountain.
The Sandras Ultra Trail 70K is the flagship course of the event, tracing a full loop around the majestic Sandras Mountain in the Denizli – Beyagac region of southwestern Turkey. Starting from Topuklu Plateau, runners ascend through the Kartal Lake Nature Reserve, an area of exceptional natural beauty, home to ancient cedar forests, mountain springs, and rare alpine flora.
Covering 68.9 kilometers with a total elevation gain and loss of 2,856 meters, this challenging route offers a true test of endurance, focus, and self-reliance. The trail winds through high plateaus above 2,000 meters, rugged ridgelines, pine and cedar forests, and open mountain paths with panoramic views that extend across the Taurus range.
This course demands strength and strategy — steep climbs, technical descents, and long runnable forest sections alternate to create a perfectly balanced mountain ultra. Aid stations are placed at strategic points to provide support while preserving the raw and natural spirit of the terrain.
The Sandras Ultra Trail 70K is more than a competition; it is an immersion into the wild soul of Anatolia and the Yörük mountain heritage. Each participant is invited to discover the rhythm of nature, the silence of the peaks, and the resilience that comes from running among the elements.
Organized with respect for sustainability and the preservation of local culture, the Sandras Ultra Trail 70K embodies the harmony between sport, nature, and tradition — an unforgettable experience for those who seek not only to finish, but to truly feel the mountain.
Kartalgolu Ultra Trail 50K unfolds around the pristine heart of the Sandras Mountain range, in the highlands of Denizli – Beyagac, southwestern Turkey. The course begins near the legendary Kartal Lake Nature Reserve, home to ancient cedar forests, crystal springs, and wildlife that thrives in one of Anatolia’s most untouched ecosystems.
The 50K route combines challenging climbs, fast technical descents, and runnable forest sections through pine and cedar woodlands. Runners ascend to panoramic ridgelines above 2,000 meters, where the view opens toward the Taurus range and the high valleys of Sandras. With a total distance of 50 kilometers and an elevation gain of approximately 2,100 meters, the race offers a demanding yet deeply rewarding mountain experience.
This course is designed for experienced trail runners who seek balance — enough challenge to test endurance and skill, yet fluid enough to allow rhythm and flow in the wild heart of nature. Every turn of the trail carries traces of the Yörük nomads who once roamed these mountains, reminding each runner of the ancient harmony between human and land.
The Kartalgolu Ultra Trail 50K is not just a competition — it is an encounter with silence, wind, and the living memory of the mountains. The event is organized with respect for nature, sustainability, and the preservation of local heritage. Every participant is invited to run lightly on the earth, honoring both the trail and the spirit of Sandras.
Kartalgolu Ultra Trail 50K unfolds around the pristine heart of the Sandras Mountain range, in the highlands of Denizli – Beyagac, southwestern Turkey. The course begins near the legendary Kartal Lake Nature Reserve, home to ancient cedar forests, crystal springs, and wildlife that thrives in one of Anatolia’s most untouched ecosystems.
The 50K route combines challenging climbs, fast technical descents, and runnable forest sections through pine and cedar woodlands. Runners ascend to panoramic ridgelines above 2,000 meters, where the view opens toward the Taurus range and the high valleys of Sandras. With a total distance of 50 kilometers and an elevation gain of approximately 2,100 meters, the race offers a demanding yet deeply rewarding mountain experience.
This course is designed for experienced trail runners who seek balance — enough challenge to test endurance and skill, yet fluid enough to allow rhythm and flow in the wild heart of nature. Every turn of the trail carries traces of the Yörük nomads who once roamed these mountains, reminding each runner of the ancient harmony between human and land.
The Kartalgolu Ultra Trail 50K is not just a competition — it is an encounter with silence, wind, and the living memory of the mountains. The event is organized with respect for nature, sustainability, and the preservation of local heritage. Every participant is invited to run lightly on the earth, honoring both the trail and the spirit of Sandras.
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