Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Kar Spor Ida Ultra

Trail Running covering 8.5 km to 105 km with up to 4,270 m D+ in Güre (Balıkesir, Turkey)

LocationGüre, Balıkesir, TürkiyeShow on map(39.6131° N, 26.8947° E)
Date & StatusNovember 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +4,270 m

Kar Spor Ida Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Güre, Balıkesir, TR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Forest.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Ida Ultra (105 km, +4,270 m D+), Trail Hades (66 km, +2,670 m D+), Trail Zeus (44 km, +1,672 m D+), Trail Poseidon (30 km, +1,640 m D+), Trail Afrodit (15 km, +640 m D+), and Trail Hera (8.5 km, +323 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (idaultra.com).

Official website
Kar Spor Ida Ultra in Güre (Work: "Julian Alps with Prisojnik and Razor", Photo: Michael Gäbler, License: CC BY 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Julian Alps with Prisojnik and Razor" · Photo: Michael Gäbler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeForestPoint-to-PointMulti-Day

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ida UltraTrail Running105 km+4,270 m1,150 m - 3,926 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail HadesTrail Running66 km+2,670 m1,153 m - 2,889 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail ZeusTrail Running44 km+1,672 m1,156 m - 2,243 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail PoseidonTrail Running30 km+1,640 m1,159 m - 2,225 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail AfroditTrail Running15 km+640 m1,162 m - 1,578 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail HeraTrail Running8.5 km+323 m1,150 m - 1,360 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
105 km
Elevation gain
+4,270 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,630 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,926 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.5 % / 13.6 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
105 km+4,270 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS39.6131° N, 26.8947° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,926 m above sea level (+4,270 m D+, -3,630 m D-)

Peak: 3,926 m·at 43.4 km·Ø 7.5 %
1,150 m2,075 m3,001 m3,926 m0 km21 km42 km63 km84 km105 km3,926 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kar Spor Ida Ultra take place?

Kar Spor Ida Ultra takes place in Güre, Balıkesir, TR (start area at coordinates 39.6131° N, 26.8947° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Kar Spor Ida Ultra?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Ida Ultra (105 km, +4,270 m D+), Trail Hades (66 km, +2,670 m D+), Trail Zeus (44 km, +1,672 m D+), Trail Poseidon (30 km, +1,640 m D+), Trail Afrodit (15 km, +640 m D+), and Trail Hera (8.5 km, +323 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kar Spor Ida Ultra?

The main competition (Ida Ultra over 105 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +4,270 m of elevation gain and -3,630 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,926 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Kar Spor Ida Ultra?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (idaultra.com).