Turkey · Muğla Province
Distance
59 km
Date
Entry fee
TRY 1,550
€ / km
€0.52
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Bodrun Ultra 60K (59.48km): Turkey's Aegean Coastal Race, Measured
Bodrun Ultra 59.5 km (Bodrun 60K) is a coastal trail race held each February in Muğla Province, Turkey, starting and finishing in Bodrum on the Aegean. The 2027 edition is confirmed for February 14, 2027. The course covers 59.5 km with 1,957 m of gain (32.9 m/km) across rocky Aegean ridgelines, sea views, and Bodrum's coastal blue-and-green terrain. The course opens hard: back-to-back climbs totalling 363m are packed into the first 10km, with max gradients of 32.8% and 35.7% on rocky coastal ascents.
The defining late-race test is Descent 1 at km 55.86: 262m over 2.5 km at −10.5% average and −38.3% maximum — the course's biggest drop, arriving 4km from the finish. Entry costs €0.52/km (1,550 TRY at 2026 pricing). Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) is 36 minutes from the start. UTMB-indexed and ITRA-certified, the race had 49 UTMB-tracked finishers in 2025. It suits destination runners who want Aegean coastal trails in mild February sunshine — a course where the geography, not the altitude, is the draw.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1,957m
D+/KM
32.9m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
8.8%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-10.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 6.0 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 7.4 km | |
| 10–15% | 4.8 km | |
| 15–20% | 1.9 km | |
| 20%+ | 0.7 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 34.8% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 34.9% | Flat |
| 30.3% | Downhill |
Terrain
Bodrun Ultra – 59.48 km 59km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 2.3 km · 184 m gain starts km 4 · avg 8.1% · max 32.8% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.9 km · 179 m gain starts km 7 · avg 6.2% · max 35.7% |
| 3 | 2.4 km · 153 m gain starts km 24 · avg 6.3% · max 18.9% |
Top descents
| 1 | 2.5 km · 262 m drop starts km 56 · avg -10.5% · max -38.3% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.5 km · 214 m drop starts km 47 · avg -8.7% · max -129.0% |
| 3 | 2.1 km · 159 m drop starts km 12 · avg -8.0% · max -73.8% |
Rocky Aegean Terrain and an Aggressive Start: Bodrun Ultra 60K Difficulty
How hard is the Bodrun Ultra 60K?
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Technically demanding, concentrated at the start and end. The opening 10km includes two back-to-back climbs totalling 363m with max gradients of 32.8% and 35.7% on rocky Aegean terrain. The final 4km features the course's biggest descent: 262m at −10.53% average and −38.28% maximum. Average downhill gradient −10.11% is among the steeper profiles in the DTR database.
UTMB Index Listed and ITRA Certified: Bodrun Ultra 60K Race Credentials
Is Bodrun Ultra 60K a UTMB qualifier?
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Yes — Bodrun 60K is a UTMB Index-listed race and ITRA certified (race ID 99069). Check current UTMB points before entering if qualification is the primary goal.
Bodrun Ultra 60K Entry Fees and Pricing in Turkish Lira
How much does Bodrun Ultra 60K cost?
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The 2026 entry was approximately 1,550 TRY (~€31–35 / ~€0.52/km). Note: this figure is a placeholder from external research, not confirmed from the official Gotix registration. A Gotix service fee of ~5–8% may apply. Verify actual 2027 pricing at bodrun.org when registration opens.
February in Bodrum: What Mild Aegean Winter Conditions Actually Mean for Racing
When does the Bodrun Ultra 60K take place?
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February 14 each year. The 2026 edition was the 10th anniversary. The 2027 edition is confirmed for February 14, 2027.
Getting to Bodrun Ultra 60K: Milas-Bodrum Airport and Direct Flights
How do I get to the Bodrun Ultra 60K start?
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Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) is approximately 36 minutes from the Bodrum race start — one of the shortest airport-to-start transfers in the DTR database. Direct flights from many European hubs serve BJV. Good public transport operates to central Bodrum. Accommodation in Bodrum is plentiful — book early for the February race date.
Bodrun Ultra – 59.48 km 59km GPX
Getting to Bodrun Ultra – 59.48 km
Nearest airport
Milas-Bodrum (BJV)
Notes
Start: ~30–50 min to Bodrum / Public transport: good (airport shuttles and local buses) / Accommodation: very strong in Bodrum; book early if peak season
