38km through Cappadocia's fairy chimneys — an achievable bucket-list adventure
The Salomon Cappadocia Short Trail (CST) offers 38km through the heart of Cappadocia's UNESCO-listed landscape, including Göreme, Pigeon Valley, Üchisar, and Love Valley. With a 7-hour cutoff and a 10:00 start, it's the most accessible of the Cappadocia Ultra Trail's three distances — suitable for trail runners making their first foray into this iconic Turkish destination. Rocky trekking paths, fairy chimneys, and ancient valleys make for a spectacular setting regardless of experience level.
Suitable for first-timers
Ürgüp, Nevşehir, TürkiyeOctober 17, 2026
Cappadocia Short Trail CST is a loop trail race in Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Türkiye, held on October 17, 2026. The course covers 38 km, climbs 1,120 m, and has a 7h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Urgup Start | 0.0 | 1,081 m | — | ||
CP1 Salomon Ibrahimpasa Aid Station | 10.9 | 1,290 m | 2h12:00 PM | ||
CP2 Goreme Aid Station | 22.9 | 1,103 m | 4h30m2:30 PM | ||
Water Point Resource | 30.7 | 1,210 m | — | ||
Finish Urgup Finish | 38.0 | 1,082 m | 7h5:00 PM | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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