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The race will cover a track of approximately 240 kilometers and last 6 days of running and 9 days in total. It will start on Saturday 24 September, 2011, and end on Sunday 2 October, 2011. The marathon was  accredited by Qualifying  Race Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc.

The marathon is going to be run on a section of the Lycian Way, between 220 and 240 kilometers. The whole Lycian Way is 509 kilometers long between Fethiye and Antalya. The actual details about the racecourse and the road-map will be given to the participants just before the race starts.
The route encompasses a variety of terrains, such as forest, mountains, rocky paths, beaches and steep slopes. Therefore, the track is extremely inconsistent. The altitude of track varies from 0 to 800 meters and has stony, rocky and at times dirt roads, pathways and sand. The terrain in some sections of the forest may be slippery because of the pine needles on the ground.

Partially existing causeways, make running and even moving faster so hard. On such sections quick walking is recommended.

The racecourse may cross over riverbeds. The depth of the water may differ from season to season.

For those ones having acrophobia, the some sections of the racecourse passing near cliffs may cause some problems.

For the summer season expected weather conditions in the area is warm during day but cooler at nights. However, high temperatures are not surprising.On some sections of the racecourse, since the valleys do not allow wind, weather may be irresistibly hot.

The racecourse of the Lycian Way is very well marked. The triple red and white strips over the rocks and trees define the route. Yellow signboards will partially tell you much about the rotation and distance, especially in the sections near the habitation. In some sections, in which the racecourse gets out of the Lycian Way and in some of those, there may be the risk of getting lost for the participants, some attendants and signs will be there. In such a case you get lost, please reach back to the last sign you have seen and try to find your way.

Each contestant will be given a GPS device and will be tracked by the search and rescue team.

To every participant, will be given road-maps including approximate distances,ground-figures, the coordinates of road ends and, checkpoints is possible. Using GPS is obligatory

General Info:

The runners carry their equipment and their food in their backpack during the marathon. It usually weighs around 10 kg. They cannot exchange food or equipment with other runners as well as outsiders. The organization provides water.
The marathon starts with a press conference on 24th September and a short run with an openingceremony takes place on 25th of September (protocol members join us on this day). The marathon starts on 26th of September, Monday morning.
At the final of the marathon on 2nd of October, an award ceremony takes place.
 

Sunday / October 2nd, 2011

FINISH - Completion of the marathon, hotel accommodation

19:00 – 22:00 Dinner and award ceremony

*Transport from hotel to airport and bus terminal will be organized for the runners who will return at

October 2nd .

** Transport will also be organized for runners who will return on Monday morning.

The application fee includes;

• First and last day accommodation (4 or 5 star hotel)
• Transportation from Dalaman Airport
• Transportation when needed during the marathon
• Medical check up a day before the marathon
• Sightseeing tour in Fethiye (visit to Fethiye Museum)
• Dinner at first main camp
• Healtcare service
• Emergency Service
• Tent, WC, shower at main camps
• Water (@CPs and main camps, hot water also available)- Every 10 km there will be a Check Point booth
• Spot device (it will be given to all runners. It is a device that we can follow runners through satellite signals. It has also emergency button)
• Pass for ancient cities

COST: 1000 EUROS

 

NOTE: Program flow may change according to changes in the organization. Runners will be informed.

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