Hasandağı Ultra Trail

Aksaray will deliver one of Türkiye’s most “landscape-heavy” trail weekends on July 11, 2026, as Hasandağı Ultra Trail returns for its 2nd edition. This is a race built around big terrain and big identity—volcanic mountain horizons, wide skies, and routes that feel like they belong to the land.

The format welcomes every level. The 5K Public Run is perfect for families and first-timers. The 16K Trail is a strong entry point for new trail runners. The 27K Ultra Trail raises the difficulty for experienced athletes. And the signature story is the 45K Ihlara Valley–Hasandağı Run—a route inspired by the legendary Ihlara Valley, a canyon known for its massive scale and lived-in history. It’s a course designed to challenge the body and fill the memory card at the same time. Even if you’re not running, you’ll still want to be here—because this is the kind of weekend where the scenery is the main event, and Aksaray turns the finish into a gateway for exploring more.