Turkey · Nevşehir Province
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail®
Distance
118.1 km
Date
October 17, 2026
Entry fee
150 EUR
€ / km
€1.27
Fairy chimneys and canyon trails: surreal terrain, runnable paths, and huge tourism logistics in Cappadocia.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3824m
D+/KM
32.38m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-8.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
4.4 km · 365 m gain
starts km 78 · avg 8.2% · max 53.2%
7.4 km · 313 m gain
starts km 6 · avg 4.2% · max 18.3%
4.8 km · 284 m gain
starts km 46 · avg 5.9% · max 44.7%
Top descents
7.3 km · 362 m drop
starts km 14 · avg -4.9% · max -47.3%
4.9 km · 348 m drop
starts km 105 · avg -7.1% · max -35.9%
3.3 km · 294 m drop
starts km 83 · avg -9.0% · max -26.3%
What Makes the CUT Different from Every Other 100M Qualifier?
Q: How hard is the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail 118km? A: Moderate by 100M standards. At 32.4m/km, 24.8% flat, and 7.86% average uphill gradient, the gradient profile is rolling rather than Alpine. The real challenges are the temperature swing (0°C at the 07:00 start, potentially 22°C midday, cold again overnight in Loop 2), the 24-hour time limit, and the technical terrain of Loop 2 in darkness.
Course Profile — Figure-8 Through Göreme, Fairy Chimneys, and a Night Section You Won't Forget
Q: Is the Cappadocia Ultra-Trail a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes. The CUT 118.1km is a UTMB 100M Series qualifier (Running Stones category). ITRA points are also granted.
€1.27 per Kilometre and a Full Refund Policy — the CUT Entry Fee Explained
Q: How much does it cost to enter the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail? A: €1.27 per kilometre. Current entry (May–August 2026) is €155, rising to €165 from August 5, 2026. Entry is fully refundable if cancelled before October 1, 2026 — an uncommon policy in trail running.
Getting There: Nevşehir, Ürgüp, and Why Cappadocia Is One of the Easiest Race Destinations in the World
Q: When does the 2026 Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail take place? A: The CUT starts at 07:00 on October 17, 2026, from Ürgüp city centre. The 24-hour time limit closes the race at 07:00 on October 18.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Nevşehir Kapadokya (NAV) / Kayseri (ASR)
Notes
Start: ~35–60 min (NAV) or ~60–90 min (ASR) to Ürgüp/Göreme area / Public transport: shuttles and buses available; car optional / Accommodation: very strong in Ürgüp/Göreme; book early (October)
