Ephesus Ultra

Dates: 27–28 March 2027; the event lasts 2 days. The first start is at 07:00. Start times by distance: 120K 07:00 · 61K 07:00 · 42K 07:00 · 27K 08:00 · 12K 08:30 · 6K 08:30.

Start: Selçuk.

There are 6 distances: 6K, 12K, 27K, 42K, 61K, 120K.

The race is organised by Limitsensin. Advenway does not organise races or take registrations; it compiles the details from the organiser’s announcements.

Official website: efesultra.org.

Period 2 is open now: 6K 1,990 TL · 12K 2,390 TL · 27K 2,990 TL · 42K 3,290 TL · 61K 3,890 TL · 120K 4,990 TL. This period ends on 29 November 2026. Other periods: Period 3 6K 2,290 TL · 12K 2,590 TL · 27K 3,390 TL · 42K 3,590 TL · 61K 4,390 TL · 120K 5,690 TL (open).

Yes, registration is open. The registration deadline is 31 January 2027. Registration is handled on the organiser’s official page; the «Official Registration» button on this page links there.

Race pack pick-up: 26–28 March 2027 · Uğur Mumcu Sevgi Yolu, Selçuk (start/finish and expo). 42K, 61K and 120K: 26 March 14:00–21:00, late pick-up 27 March 06:00–06:30. 6K and 12K: 27 March 16:00–20:00, late pick-up 28 March 07:00–08:00. The programme gives no separate time for the 27K. Mandatory kit is checked at the desk; a friend may collect for someone who cannot come, at the event only; no shipping.

6K: 6.3 km, 42 m of climbing · 120K: 118.8 km, 3,163 m of climbing. Values are measured from the organiser's published course files.

From easiest to hardest: 6K (km-effort 7, XXS) → 120K (km-effort 150, L). Ranked by km-effort (kilometres plus 1 for every 100 m of climbing), measured from the course files.

Over 118.8 km there is 3,163 m of climbing in total, 27 m per kilometre. About 45% of the course is flat. A trail course with distinct climbs. Km-effort is 150, which puts it in the L category on the ITRA scale. This value is calculated from the course file. Official ITRA scores are awarded only by ITRA, and only to races registered and certified with it; this number is not that score. The value is close to a category boundary: with the organiser’s stated distance and climbing it may fall into the XL category. By km-effort it is harder than 117 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 2.

The biggest climb is between km 70.1 and km 77.1: 511 m net at an average gradient of 7.3%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 37%. The course has 7 distinct climbs.

Share of the distance: 5% steep climbing (8% and more) · 23% climbing (3–8%) · 48% flat · 15% descending (3–8%) · 9% steep descending (8% and more). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

There is 3,163 m of descent in total. The longest uninterrupted descent is between km 76.4 and km 84.0: 510 m.

The course has 7 distinct climbs. The longest by distance runs from km 12.2 to km 23.9: 438 m net over 11.7 km.

The course splits into 18 sections: 0.0–3.6 km flat (+15 / −17 m); 3.6–7.2 km gentle climb (+40 m); 7.2–15.2 km flat (+19 / −73 m); 15.2–24.0 km climb (+427 m); 24.0–29.2 km descent (−208 m); 29.2–36.0 km rolling (+202 / −182 m); 36.0–42.0 km climb (+326 m); 42.0–45.6 km rolling (+67 / −51 m); 45.6–52.4 km descent (−242 m); 52.4–59.6 km gentle climb (+140 m); 59.6–64.4 km gentle descent (−85 m); 64.4–68.0 km descent (−362 m); 68.0–71.6 km flat (+15 / −29 m); 71.6–77.6 km climb (+482 m); 77.6–87.6 km descent (−463 m); 87.6–91.2 km gentle climb (+102 m); 91.2–102.8 km gentle descent (−140 m); 102.8–118.8 km flat (+79 / −62 m). The biggest climb is between km 71.6–77.6: +482 m over 6.0 km, averaging 8.0%. Sections are derived from the elevation profile of the course file.

The highest point is 585 m, at km 45.6. The lowest point is 0 m. From the high point it is 73 km to the finish.

The climbing is evenly split: 58% in the first half, 42% in the second.

Start and finish are at the same point; the course is a single loop.

Over 6.3 km there is 42 m of climbing in total, 7 m per kilometre. About 88% of the course is flat. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. Km-effort is 7, which puts it in the XXS category on the ITRA scale. This value is calculated from the course file. Official ITRA scores are awarded only by ITRA, and only to races registered and certified with it; this number is not that score. By km-effort it is harder than 11 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 102.

Share of the distance: 8% climbing (3–8%) · 92% flat. Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

Splits where the climbing is concentrated: 5.0–6.3 km +28 m. The most climbing is between km 5.0 and 6.3 (+28 m).

Yes. The organiser's course file is in the Course and Map section on this page; you can load it onto your watch or phone. The file currently published is for the 2026 course; it will be updated when the new file is released.

Finish (km 6): 1 h 30 min. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 6 within the cut-off, an average pace of 15:00 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

Finish (km 27): 5 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 27 within the cut-off, an average pace of 11:07 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

Finish (km 42): 7 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 42 within the cut-off, an average pace of 10:00 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

Finish cut-off — 6K: 1 h 30 min · 27K: 5 h · 42K: 7 h · 61K: 11 h · 120K: 24 h. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.

6K · 12K: ID document, Race bib, Timing chip. 27K: Medical certificate or licence, Water bottle, flask or hydration bladder of at least 1 litre, Running pack/backpack, Cup, Race bib, Mobile phone. 42K · 61K: Medical certificate or licence, Rain jacket, Water bottle, flask or hydration bladder of at least 1 litre, Cup, Running pack/backpack, First-aid kit, Emergency blanket, Bandana or beanie, Long-sleeved top, Whistle, Race bib, Mobile phone. 120K: Medical certificate or licence, Rain jacket, Water bottle, flask or hydration bladder of at least 1 litre, Cup, Running pack/backpack, Power bank, First-aid kit, Emergency blanket, Bandana or beanie, Long-sleeved top, Whistle, Head torch and spare batteries, Race bib, Mobile phone. The list contains the items announced by the organiser.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Emergency blanket». Applies to: 42K, 61K, 120K.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Head torch and spare batteries». Applies to: 120K.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Rain jacket». Applies to: 42K, 61K, 120K.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Water bottle, flask or hydration bladder of at least 1 litre». Applies to: 27K, 42K, 61K, 120K.

27K, 42K, 61K, 120K: yes – a medical certificate valid for 6 months or a federation-approved athlete licence. 6K and 12K: not required. Aged 65 and over: ECG and cardiologist's report.