3rd Gökçeada Ultra Trail

On June 6, 2026, runners will meet where the sun says goodbye: Gökçeada Ultra Trail will return for its 3rd edition, bringing trail lovers to one of the Aegean’s most soulful landscapes. With 5K, 11K, 33K, and 44K courses, the event will unfold across an island where nature, history, and stillness seem to move at the same pace—slow enough to notice, wild enough to remember.

Set on Gökçeada, the world’s first Cittaslow island, this race will offer more than elevation and effort. It will lead runners through one of the Aegean’s oldest settlements, across terrain shaped by wind, stone, and sea, with every kilometer revealing a different layer of the island’s character. And that’s what makes this weekend special: you can race in the morning, then spend the rest of the day discovering organic village life, quiet coves, and the kind of sunset that makes Gökçeada feel less like an event host and more like a place you’ll want to return to. Even if you’re not running, you’ll still want to be here—because on Gökçeada, the scenery slows you down in the best way, and the weekend lingers long after the finish.