Turkey · Rize Province (Kaçkar Mountains)
Kaçkar by UTMB®
Distance
82 km
Date
September 12, 2026
Entry fee
155 EUR
€ / km
€1.89
UTMB in the Kaçkars: steep, wild Black Sea mountains with true alpine weather and remote logistics.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
5600m
D+/KM
68.29m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Logistics
Nearest airport
Trabzon (TZX) / Rize-Artvin (RZV)
Notes
Start: ~2.0–3.5 hrs (TZX) or ~1.0–2.0 hrs (RZV) to Kaçkar region base (often Ayder/Çamlıhemşin; TODO: verify) / Public transport: buses to Rize/Çamlıhemşin; last-mile taxi; car easiest / Accommodation: limited in mountain villages; book early (September)
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
