METU Run - Devrim to Eymir

Official website: meturun.tr.

The low was 8 °C and the high 15 °C; precipitation 0.6 mm, max wind 7 km/h. The start (07:00) is before sunrise (07:16): you may need a headlamp or reflective clothing.

15K: 14.9 km, 407 m of climbing · 30K: 28.7 km, 811 m of climbing · 70K: 68.4 km, 1,812 m of climbing. Values are measured from the organiser's published course files.

From easiest to hardest: 15K (km-effort 19, XXS) → 30K (km-effort 37, XS) → 70K (km-effort 87, M). Ranked by km-effort (kilometres plus 1 for every 100 m of climbing), measured from the course files.

Over 68.4 km there is 1,812 m of climbing in total, 26 m per kilometre. About 40% of the course is flat. A trail course with distinct climbs. Km-effort is 87, 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. By km-effort it is harder than 106 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 13.

The biggest climb is between km 5.3 and km 12.4: 321 m net at an average gradient of 4.5%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 17%. The course has 3 distinct climbs.

Share of the distance: 8% steep climbing (8% and more) · 18% climbing (3–8%) · 45% flat · 24% descending (3–8%) · 6% steep descending (8% and more). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

There is 1,813 m of descent in total. The longest uninterrupted descent is between km 18.0 and km 23.0: 223 m. The steepest descent is around km 20.0, with an average gradient of 14%.

The course splits into 14 sections: 0.0–8.5 km gentle climb (+107 m); 8.5–12.5 km climb (+239 m); 12.5–18.0 km gentle descent (−73 m); 18.0–20.8 km descent (−190 m); 20.8–25.3 km rolling (+99 / −105 m); 25.3–29.0 km gentle climb (+95 m); 29.0–35.8 km rolling (+215 / −193 m); 35.8–40.5 km gentle climb (+84 m); 40.5–43.0 km gentle descent (−31 m); 43.0–47.0 km flat (+49 / −22 m); 47.0–50.3 km gentle descent (−46 m); 50.3–56.0 km gentle climb (+62 m); 56.0–61.8 km gentle descent (−108 m); 61.8–68.4 km gentle descent (−183 m). The biggest climb is between km 8.5–12.5: +239 m over 4.0 km, averaging 6.0%. Sections are derived from the elevation profile of the course file.

The highest point is 1,266 m, at km 12.4. The lowest point is 909 m. From the high point it is 56 km to the finish.

About 61% of the climbing is in the first half; the hard part comes early.

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

Over 14.9 km there is 407 m of climbing in total, 27 m per kilometre. About 28% of the course is flat. A trail course with distinct climbs. Km-effort is 19, 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 46 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 71.

The biggest climb is between km 5.2 and km 10.0: 218 m net at an average gradient of 4.6%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 16%. The course has 2 distinct climbs.

Share of the distance: 3% steep climbing (8% and more) · 27% climbing (3–8%) · 33% flat · 33% descending (3–8%) · 3% steep descending (8% and more). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

The course splits into 3 sections: 0.0–5.2 km rolling (+144 / −117 m); 5.2–9.9 km climb (+218 m); 9.9–14.9 km descent (−245 m). The biggest climb is between km 5.2–9.9: +218 m over 4.7 km, averaging 4.7%. Sections are derived from the elevation profile of the course file.

Over 28.7 km there is 811 m of climbing in total, 28 m per kilometre. About 25% of the course is flat. A trail course with distinct climbs. Km-effort is 37, 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. By km-effort it is harder than 71 of the 119 courses whose files we have measured in the calendar; difficulty rank: 47.

The biggest climb is between km 5.3 and km 12.4: 321 m net at an average gradient of 4.5%. Its steepest 250 m section averages 17%. The course has 2 distinct climbs.

Share of the distance: 4% steep climbing (8% and more) · 27% climbing (3–8%) · 35% flat · 25% descending (3–8%) · 8% steep descending (8% and more). Gradient was measured at equal intervals from the elevation in the course file.

The course splits into 6 sections: 0.0–5.2 km rolling (+142 / −115 m); 5.2–12.4 km climb (+320 m); 12.4–14.6 km rolling (+40 / −52 m); 14.6–20.0 km descent (−184 m); 20.0–23.6 km rolling (+88 / −57 m); 23.6–28.7 km descent (−183 m). The biggest climb is between km 5.2–12.4: +320 m over 7.2 km, averaging 4.4%. Sections are derived from the elevation profile of the course file.

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.

CP3 (km 22.2): 4 h; CP5 (km 45.8): 8 h; Finish (km 68.1): 12 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 68.1 within the cut-off, an average pace of 10:34 min/km is enough. The tightest section is CP3 – CP5: there you need an average of 10:10 min/km. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

CP2 (km 14.5): 3 h; Finish (km 28.7): 6 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 28.7 within the cut-off, an average pace of 12:33 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

Finish (km 14.9): 4 h. Runners who do not reach a point by its cut-off time are taken out of the race. To reach Finish at km 14.9 within the cut-off, an average pace of 16:06 min/km is enough. This is a flat calculation; climbs and aid-station stops take extra time.

Finish cut-off — 70K: 12 h · 30K: 6 h · 15K: 4 h. Runners who do not reach the finish by the finish cut-off are not ranked.

km 8.5 CP1 (water); km 14.5 CP2 (water, food); km 22.2 CP3 (water, food); km 33.4 CP4 (water, food); km 45.8 CP5 (water, food); km 60.8 CP6 (water, food). The longest stretch without aid is about 15 km; carry water for it.

15K: ID, Race bib, Water container of at least 1 litre, Pack suited to race conditions, Mobile phone, Cup, Medical certificate or athlete licence, Whistle. 30K: Water container of at least 1 litre, Cup, Medical certificate or licence, Pack/freebelt, Mobile phone, Medical kit, Emergency blanket (at least 1.40 × 2.00 m), Whistle, Cap/bandana/beanie, Long-sleeved top layer (such as a windproof or rain jacket). 70K: Everything on the 30K list, Head torch. 5K: No mandatory kit. The list contains the items announced by the organiser.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Emergency blanket (at least 1.40 × 2.00 m)». Applies to: 30K.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Head torch». Applies to: 70K.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Long-sleeved top layer (such as a windproof or rain jacket)». Applies to: 30K.

Yes, it is on the organiser’s mandatory gear list: «Water container of at least 1 litre». Applies to: 15K, 30K.

Yes (15K/30K/70K): a medical certificate issued within the last 6 months or a federation-approved athlete licence; not required for 5K. ECG and cardiologist's report mandatory for those aged 65 and over.

Yes: hand in on 31 October 2026, 06:00-09:00, Büyük Spor Salonu foyer area.