The Sandras Ultra Trail will take place from Friday, June 5, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Beyağaç‑Denizli, Turkey. The event offers five distances: 70 km, 50 km, 24 km, 12 km, and 5 km. The courses wind through pine forests, high plateaus, crystal‑clear streams, and ancient trails on Mount Sandras. This is the first edition of the Sandras Ultra Trail.
| Distance | Date | Ascent / Descent | Highest Point | Trail Type | ITRA Points | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 km | June 5, 2026 | +2,450 m / -2,450 m | 2,060 m | Loop (Full Tour) | ITRA 03 | 4 major uptrends, technical downtrends, dense pine forests, Kartal Lake summit |
| 50 km | June 6, 2026 (assumed) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | ITRA 02 | Kartal Lake route |
| 24 km | June 6, 2026 (assumed) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | ITRA 01 | Topuklu Plateau |
| 12 km | June 7, 2026 (assumed) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Short Heels route |
| 5 km | June 7, 2026 (assumed) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Highland Exploration |
All participants must follow event rules, mandatory equipment lists, and organizational guidelines. The 70 km distance is a complete mountain circuit around Sandras Mountain, described as a true ultra‑marathon demanding endurance, technical skill, and mental strength. The event is held in partnership with Beyağaç Municipality and is sanctioned by ITRA.
The 70 km route (68.78 km actual) features four major uptrends, technical downtrends, passages through dense pine forests, crystal stream banks, upper lines of Kartal Lake, and summit/plateau views. It is described as a medium‑hard level ultra and the “legendary stage” of the race. The event is inspired by the footsteps of nomads and the ancient silence of the mountains.
The first‑ever Sandras Ultra Trail in Beyağaç‑Denizli, Turkey, on June 5–7, 2026, offers five ITRA‑scored distances (70 km, 50 km, 24 km, 12 km, and 5 km) through pine forests, plateaus, streams, and ancient mountain trails, with the 70 km featuring +2,450 m of elevation gain and a summit at 2,060 m.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$48.85
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 70K
Type — Running
07:00
$57.75
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:00
$22.25
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 24K
Type — Running
09:00
$26.65
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$13.35
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Beyağaç.
Learn more about the host city, Beyağaç.
Beyağaç is a municipality and district of Denizli Province, Turkey. Its area is 333 km2 (129 sq mi), and its population is 6,197 (2022). Beyağaç district area neighbors those of three other districts of Denizli Province from the north-west to the south-east, namely Kale, Tavas and Acıpayam and the central district and Köyceğiz district of Muğla Province to its west. It is closer to the neighboring provincial seat of Muğla than its own. Among the districts of Denizli Province as a whole, Beyağaç is the one which is the closest to the Turkish Riviera coastline, along its Marmaris, Köyceğiz and Fethiye axis.
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