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59 km · 1,885 m climbing · with 7.5K, 11K, 33K and 60K courses on trails that start in Salihli and lead to the Kurşunlu Waterfall, Sart Castle and the ancient city of Sardis

Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu

Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu is a trail race held with 7.5K, 11K, 33K and 60K courses on trails that start in Salihli and lead to the Kurşunlu Waterfall, Sart Castle and the ancient city of Sardis on 14 March 2027.

Time to race

Early registration price valid until 31 December 2026 · 62 days left

Date & start
14 March 2027 · 07:00Sunday
Location
ManisaStart: Salihli Municipality Lidya Kral Yolu Social Facilities, Salihli, Manisa
Distances
7.5K–60K4 courses
Entry fee
7.5K 1,200 TL · 11K 1,400 TL · 33K 1,600 TL · 60K 1,800 TLEarly registration
Registration deadline
12 March 2027133 days left

Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu is a trail race held with 7.5K, 11K, 33K and 60K courses on trails that start in Salihli and lead to the Kurşunlu Waterfall, Sart Castle and the ancient city of Sardis on 14 March 2027. The event offers 7.5K, 11K, 33K and 60K courses; the start time is 07.00. Registration is open.

This race has 4 coursesAll on 14 Mar 2027 · Manisa
DistanceLengthStartEarly registration
60K07:001,800 TL›
33K07:001,600 TL›
11K10:001,400 TL›
7.5K10:001,200 TL›
OrganiserLIDYA
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Race Note
The courses run on rolling trails and dirt tracks: the 7.5K has about 80 m of climbing, the 11K 265 m, the 33K 950 m and the 60K 1,900 m. The 60K is capped at 200 runners, the 33K and 7.5K at 300 and the 11K at 350. The race is open to anyone aged 18 or over; on the 7.5K and 11K, runners aged 16 to 18 may start with parental or guardian consent. There are no plastic cups at the aid stations, and a runner missing any mandatory item gets a 15-minute time penalty. Race kits are handed out on 13 March 2027 at the Salihli Municipality Lidya Kral Yolu Social Facilities.
01 · Courses

Course, map and GPX

60K

58.6 km · +1,885 m · start 07:00
Start: Salihli Municipality Lidya Kral Yolu Social Facilities, Salihli, Manisa
Distance
58.6 km
Total climbing
↑ 1,885 m
Total descent
↓ 1,885 m
Altitude range
100–1,130 m
Climbing per kilometre
32 m
Flat sections
40%
Km-effort · ITRA scale (calculated)
77 · M
Difficulty rank in the calendar
19 / 117
Elevation profile
Steep climb 8%+Climb 3–8%FlatDescent 3–8%Steep descent 8%+
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Over 58.6 km there is 1,885 m of climbing, 32 m per kilometre. A trail course with distinct climbs. About 66% of the climbing is in the first half. The value is close to a category boundary: with the organiser’s stated distance and climbing it may fall into the S category.

Climbs5 notable climbs
ClimbKilometreNet gainAvg. gradientSteepest 250 mTop
T10.0–3.13.1 km241 m7.9%18%358 m
T23.7–13.19.4 km822 m8.7%19%1,130 m
T335.2–36.51.3 km137 m10.0%19%298 m
T440.5–42.31.8 km255 m14.0%23%372 m
T546.5–51.24.7 km170 m3.6%10%270 m
Course section by section

Course section by section

  1. 0.0–2.8 km2.8 kmClimb+235 maverage 8.4%steepest 400 m 18%117 m → 352 m
  2. 2.8–6.4 km3.6 kmRolling+55 m / −62 m
  3. 6.4–13.0 km6.6 kmClimb+780 maverage 11.8%steepest 400 m 18%345 m → 1,125 m
  4. 13.0–19.8 km6.8 kmDescent−481 maverage 7.1%steepest 400 m 20%1,125 m → 644 m
  5. 19.8–26.2 km6.4 kmRolling+148 m / −93 m
  6. 26.2–30.8 km4.6 kmGentle descent−125 maverage 2.7%699 m → 574 m(total +36 / −161 m)
  7. 30.8–35.0 km4.2 kmDescent−410 maverage 9.8%steepest 400 m 14%574 m → 164 m
  8. 35.0–38.2 km3.2 kmRolling+136 m / −151 m
  9. 38.2–42.4 km4.2 kmClimb+219 maverage 5.2%steepest 400 m 22%149 m → 368 m(total +254 / −35 m)
  10. 42.4–48.6 km6.2 kmDescent−250 maverage 4.0%steepest 400 m 21%368 m → 118 m
  11. 48.6–51.2 km2.6 kmClimb+152 maverage 5.8%steepest 400 m 8%118 m → 270 m
  12. 51.2–58.6 km7.4 kmGentle descent−153 maverage 2.1%270 m → 117 m(total +43 / −196 m)In this sectionFinish (km 60.0 · cut-off 11 h)
Checkpoints and Cut-offs1 point
  1. 0
    Start
  2. 60
    Finish
    11 hthis leg 11:00 min/km
Cut-off pace

To reach Finish at km 60 within the cut-off, an average pace of 11:00 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

Sources12

Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race.3

02 · Registration

Registration periods and fees

Period11K33K60K7.5K
Early registration Now22 October 2026 – 31 December 20261,4001,6001,8001,200
Standard registration Not open yet1 January 2027 – 1 March 20271,6001,8002,2001,400
Late registration Not open yet2–12 March 20271,8002,0002,5001,600
03 · Requirements

Entry requirements and mandatory kit

Mandatory gear · 33K8 itemsFollows the course tab selected above
  • Race bib
  • Water container or bottle with a capacity of at least 1 litre
  • Working mobile phone
  • Personal cup (no plastic cups at the aid stations)
  • Whistle
  • Aluminium emergency blanket
  • Elastic bandage
  • Windproof or rain jacket
Mandatory gear · 60K9 itemsFollows the course tab selected above
  • Race bib
  • Water container or bottle with a capacity of at least 1 litre
  • Working mobile phone
  • Personal cup (no plastic cups at the aid stations)
  • Whistle
  • Aluminium emergency blanket
  • Elastic bandage
  • Windproof or rain jacket
  • Head torch with spare battery
About this listThe list contains only the items announced by the organiser; we add nothing of our own. Check the organiser’s latest announcement before the race.

Sources4

04 · Weather

What Is the Weather Usually Like on Race Date?

Usually: partly cloudy17°Highest temperature6°Lowest temperature
Rainy days
16%
Max wind
13 km/h
Sunrise / sunset
07:20 / 19:13
  • The start (07:00) is before sunrise (07:20): you may need a headlamp or reflective clothing.

Sources5

05 · FAQ

Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu: frequently asked questions

When is Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu and what time does it start?

It takes place on 14 March 2027; the start is at 07:00. Start times by distance: 60K 07:00 · 33K 07:00 · 11K 10:00 · 7,5K 10:00.

Where does Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu start?

Start: Salihli Municipality Lidya Kral Yolu Social Facilities, Salihli, Manisa.

What distances does Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu offer?

There are 4 distances: 7.5K, 11K, 33K, 60K.

Who organises Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

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

What is the weather usually like on the date of Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

Over the last five years these dates averaged a low of 6 °C and a high of 17 °C; it rained on about 16% of days and the average max wind was 13 km/h. The start (07:00) is before sunrise (07:20): you may need a headlamp or reflective clothing.

How much is the entry fee for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

Early registration is open now: 7.5K 1,200 TL · 11K 1,400 TL · 33K 1,600 TL · 60K 1,800 TL. This period ends on 31 December 2026. Other periods: Standard registration 7.5K 1,400 TL · 11K 1,600 TL · 33K 1,800 TL · 60K 2,200 TL (not open yet); Late registration 7.5K 1,600 TL · 11K 1,800 TL · 33K 2,000 TL · 60K 2,500 TL (not open yet).

Is registration for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu open?

Yes, registration is open. The registration deadline is 12 March 2027. Registration is handled on the organiser’s official page; the «Official Registration» button on this page links there.

How long are the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu courses and how much climbing do they have?

60K: 58.6 km, 1,885 m of climbing · 33K: 33.4 km, 932 m of climbing · 11K: 10.8 km, 263 m of climbing · 7.5K: 7.5 km, 70 m of climbing. Values are measured from the organiser's published course files.

How do the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu courses rank by difficulty?

From easiest to hardest: 7.5K (km-effort 8, XXS) → 11K (km-effort 13, XXS) → 33K (km-effort 43, XS) → 60K (km-effort 77, M). Ranked by km-effort (kilometres plus 1 for every 100 m of climbing), measured from the course files.

How hard is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course?

Over 58.6 km there is 1,885 m of climbing in total, 32 m per kilometre. About 40% of the course is flat. A trail course with distinct climbs. Km-effort is 77, which puts it in the M 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 S category. By km-effort it is harder than 97 of the 117 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 19.

Where is the hardest climb on the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course?

The biggest climb is between km 3.7 and km 13.1: 822 m net at an average gradient of 8.7%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 19%. The course has 5 distinct climbs.

How steep is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course?

Share of the distance: 18% steep climbing (8% and more) · 10% climbing (3–8%) · 42% flat · 16% descending (3–8%) · 14% steep descending (8% and more). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

What are the descents like on the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course?

There is 1,885 m of descent in total. The longest uninterrupted descent is between km 13.6 and km 20.0: 488 m. The steepest descent is around km 42.9, with an average gradient of 18%.

What is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course like, section by section?

The course splits into 12 sections: 0.0–2.8 km climb (+235 m); 2.8–6.4 km rolling (+55 / −62 m); 6.4–13.0 km climb (+780 m); 13.0–19.8 km descent (−481 m); 19.8–26.2 km rolling (+148 / −93 m); 26.2–30.8 km gentle descent (−125 m); 30.8–35.0 km descent (−410 m); 35.0–38.2 km rolling (+136 / −151 m); 38.2–42.4 km climb (+219 m); 42.4–48.6 km descent (−250 m); 48.6–51.2 km climb (+152 m); 51.2–58.6 km gentle descent (−153 m). The biggest climb is between km 6.4–13.0: +780 m over 6.6 km, averaging 11.8%. Sections are derived from the elevation profile of the course file.

What is the highest point of the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course?

The highest point is 1,130 m, at km 13.1. The lowest point is 100 m. From the high point it is 46 km to the finish.

Is the hard part of the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course at the start or the end?

About 66% of the climbing is in the first half; the hard part comes early.

Is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K course a loop or an out-and-back?

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

How hard is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 33K course?

Over 33.4 km there is 932 m of climbing in total, 28 m per kilometre. About 42% of the course is flat. A trail course with distinct climbs. Km-effort is 43, which puts it in the XS 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 S category. By km-effort it is harder than 75 of the 117 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 42.

Where is the hardest climb on the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 33K course?

The biggest climb is between km 3.7 and km 11.8: 391 m net at an average gradient of 4.8%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 14%. The course has 2 distinct climbs.

How steep is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 33K course?

Share of the distance: 13% steep climbing (8% and more) · 13% climbing (3–8%) · 48% flat · 8% descending (3–8%) · 17% steep descending (8% and more). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

What is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 33K course like, section by section?

The course splits into 6 sections: 0.0–10.9 km climb (+564 m); 10.9–16.8 km rolling (+111 / −94 m); 16.8–21.3 km gentle descent (−128 m); 21.3–24.8 km descent (−366 m); 24.8–28.3 km rolling (+71 / −91 m); 28.3–33.4 km gentle descent (−67 m). The biggest climb is between km 0.0–10.9: +564 m over 10.9 km, averaging 5.2%. Sections are derived from the elevation profile of the course file.

How hard is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 11K course?

Over 10.8 km there is 263 m of climbing in total, 24 m per kilometre. About 52% of the course is flat. A rolling course: ups and downs, but not a mountain course. Km-effort is 13, 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 34 of the 117 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 82.

Where is the hardest climb on the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 11K course?

The biggest climb starts right after the start and runs to km 3.0: 243 m net at an average gradient of 8.2%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 18%.

How steep is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 11K course?

Share of the distance: 15% steep climbing (8% and more) · 56% flat · 19% descending (3–8%) · 11% steep descending (8% and more). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

What is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 11K course like, section by section?

The course splits into 3 sections: 0.0–3.0 km climb (+243 m); 3.0–7.1 km descent (−187 m); 7.1–10.8 km gentle descent (−56 m). The biggest climb is between km 0.0–3.0: +243 m over 3.0 km, averaging 8.2%. Sections are derived from the elevation profile of the course file.

How hard is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 7.5K course?

Over 7.5 km there is 70 m of climbing in total, 9 m per kilometre. About 77% of the course is flat. Essentially flat: a course for holding a steady pace. Km-effort is 8, 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 17 of the 117 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 98.

How steep is the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 7.5K course?

Share of the distance: 16% climbing (3–8%) · 74% flat · 11% descending (3–8%). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

Where are the climbs on the Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 7.5K course?

Splits where the climbing is concentrated: 1.0–2.0 km +23 m; 3.0–4.0 km +30 m. The most climbing is between km 3.0 and 4.0 (+30 m). The highest point is at km 4.2 (169 m).

Is there a GPX file for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

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.

What are the cut-off times for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 60K?

Finish (km 60): 11 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 60 within the cut-off, an average pace of 11:00 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

What are the cut-off times for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 33K?

Finish (km 33): 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 33 within the cut-off, an average pace of 12:44 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

What are the cut-off times for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu 11K?

Finish (km 11): 3 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 11 within the cut-off, an average pace of 16:22 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

What is the time limit for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

Finish cut-off — 60K: 11 h · 33K: 7 h · 11K: 3 h · 7,5K: 2 h. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.

What is the mandatory gear for Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

All courses: Race bib, Water container or bottle with a capacity of at least 1 litre, Working mobile phone, Personal cup (no plastic cups at the aid stations). 33K: Whistle, Aluminium emergency blanket, Elastic bandage, Windproof or rain jacket. 60K: Whistle, Aluminium emergency blanket, Elastic bandage, Windproof or rain jacket, Head torch with spare battery. The list contains the items announced by the organiser.

Is an emergency blanket mandatory at Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Aluminium emergency blanket». Applies to: 33K, 60K.

Is a head torch mandatory at Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Head torch with spare battery». Applies to: 60K.

Is a rain jacket mandatory at Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Windproof or rain jacket». Applies to: 33K, 60K.

Is a water container mandatory at Lidya Kral Yolu Koşusu?

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Water container or bottle with a capacity of at least 1 litre».

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Sources5 sources
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    Courses & GPX · Course section by section · 60K, 33K, 11K, 7.5KSections are derived automatically from the elevation profile of the course file. Section values come from a thinned-out profile, so they may differ by a few metres from the total climb above.
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    Courses & GPX · 60K, 33K, 11K, 7.5Kthe organiser's published course file. Values are measured from the file and may differ slightly from the climbing the organiser states. Last calculated: 29.10.2026.
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    WeatherOpen-Meteo archive (ERA5), average of the same date ±2 days in 2022–2026. Not a forecast. Values are the model’s area average and may differ by a few degrees at the start.
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