Trail de Cappadoce

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 53 km to 70 km with up to 1,700 m D+ in Ürgüp (Nevşehir Province, Turkey)

Location

Ürgüp, Nevşehir, TürkiyeShow on map(38.6312° N, 34.9122° E)

Date & StatusMarch 20, 2027 to March 26, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +1,700 m

Trail de Cappadoce is an endurance sporting event in Ürgüp, Nevşehir, TR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Mountain, Multi-Day, Nature & Off-Road, Unusual Venue.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail de Cappadoce (70 km, +1,700 m D+), and Walking 53 km (53 km, +238 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from March 20, 2027 to March 26, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (contrastes-running.com).

Official website

Trail de Cappadoce in Ürgüp (Work: "Triglav Lakes Valley Mountain Lodge in Slovenia's Julian Alps", Photo: Bob Ramsak, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Triglav Lakes Valley Mountain Lodge in Slovenia's Julian Alps" · Photo: **Bob Ramsak** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Mountain Multi-Day Nature & Off-Road Unusual Venue

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail de Cappadoce	Trail Running	70 km	+1,700 m	1,036 m - 1,750 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 53 km	Walking & Hiking	53 km	+238 m	1,039 m - 1,139 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

70 km

Elevation gain

+1,700 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,700 m D-

Altitude range

1,036 m - 1,750 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

4.9 % / 8.8 %

Course format

Loop course

70 km+1,700 m D+Peak 1,750 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,036 m to 1,750 m above sea level (+1,700 m D+, -1,700 m D-)

Peak: 1,750 m·at 30.1 km·Ø 4.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail de Cappadoce take place?

Trail de Cappadoce takes place in Ürgüp, Nevşehir, TR (start area at coordinates 38.6312° N, 34.9122° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from March 20, 2027 to March 26, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail de Cappadoce?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail de Cappadoce (70 km, +1,700 m D+), and Walking 53 km (53 km, +238 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail de Cappadoce?

The main competition (Trail de Cappadoce over 70 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,700 m of elevation gain and -1,700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,036 m and 1,750 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 Trail de Cappadoce?

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