119km through Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and ancient valleys
The Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail (CUT) is a 119km loop through the otherworldly valleys and rock formations of Turkey's Cappadocia region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route passes through Pigeon Valley, Love Valley, Zemi Valley, and the historic towns of Ortahisar, Göreme, Üchisar, and Çavuşin before returning to Ürgüp. Running on trekking paths and rocky ground between 900 and 1,700 meters elevation, with 10 well-stocked checkpoints and a life base at 62km, it is the flagship event of Turkey's largest trail running organization. A UTMB 100K Index race, it draws an international field from across Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Experienced ultrarunners
Ürgüp, Nevşehir, TürkiyeOctober 17, 2026
Cappadocia Ultra-Trail CUT is a loop trail race in Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Türkiye, held on October 17, 2026. The course covers 119 km, climbs 3,730 m, and has a 24h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,081 m | — | ||
CP1 - Ibrahimpasa Aid Station | 10.9 | 1,290 m | 2h9:00 AM | Crew | |
CP2 - Uchisar Aid Station | 26.6 | 1,345 m | 5h12:00 PM | Crew | |
CP3 - Goreme Aid Station | 37.2 | 1,219 m | 7h2:00 PM | Crew | |
CP4 - Cavusin Aid Station | 46.1 | 1,040 m | 9h30m4:30 PM | Crew | |
CP5 - Akdag Aid Station | 52.6 | 1,134 m | 11h6:00 PM | Crew | |
CP6 - Urgup Aid Station | 62.1 | 1,097 m | 12h30m7:30 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
CP7 - Damsa Aid Station | 74.7 | 1,194 m | 15h10:00 PM | Crew | |
CP8 - Taskinpasa Aid Station | 85.9 | 1,316 m | 18h1:00 AM +1 | Crew | |
CP9 - Karlik Aid Station | 98.7 | 1,286 m | 20h30m3:30 AM +1 | Crew | |
CP10 - Tas Ocagi Aid Station | 108.9 | 1,250 m | 22h30m5:30 AM +1 | Crew | |
Finish Finish | 119.0 | 1,081 m | 24h7:00 AM +1 | 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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Mid-October weather in Cappadocia changes rapidly; mandatory waterproof outer shell required for all participants.
Nighttime temperatures in October can drop close to freezing at higher elevations between 1,000–1,700m. Headlamp mandatory from start.
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