Join Eker I Run Marathon
Eker I Run Marathon is a road marathon, starting from the elevation of 1793 m in the Uludag hotels zone, downhill to the Eker Square (117 m elevation). It is Turkey’s 5th road track and 1st downhill marathon.
Taking the roads on the southern side of Uludag, connecting to Orhaneli Road over the Tuzakli village, the runner reaches Eker Square. The route offers picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. The first 18.7 km of the racetrack is above 1.000m elevation. The course is 550m uphill and 2.230 m downhill commutative.
There will be water supply points every 5 km. At the 21 km (located at 900m elevation, Kirazli Village) supply point, the runners will be able to leave or receive their drop bag (personal garments, food, etc.)
Runners can run faster in downhill marathons when compared to level road runs. Uphill laps and the runs held above sea level (350 m) cause performance losses. Eker I Run Uludag Marathon is run at the average elevation of 914 m through 42.195 m. Its first 10km is run over 1.500 m elevation while the final 10k is run below 300 m elevation. Let alone the first 2 km and minor uphill, it totally consists of downhill, rendering the sensation of running at a high elevation minimum.
2024 will be 11th edition of the event, 5th of the maraton distance.
Course details
Start address: Çamlıca, Eker Meydan, Lefkoşe Caddesi, Nilüfer/Bursa, Turkey
Finish address: Çamlıca, Lefkoşe Cd. No:76, 16110 Nilüfer/Bursa, Turkey
Route map
What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done Finisher’s T-shirts info
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Photo Service info
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done Expo entry
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done Pre-race meal
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done Massage
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done Parking
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done Shuttle to Start Line info
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
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done Dressing rooms
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Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
The day before, or 2 days before race day. At Eker Meydan (finish and main event venues)
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
Possible with some extra paperwork. Email details.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Yes, untill last month into race day.
What is the cancelation/refund policy for this event?
If participation in the race is abandoned for any reason, the following cancellation and refund conditions apply: • 50% of the race fee for cancellation requests made within 15 days after the registration date, until 60 days before the race day. • 59-30 days until the race day. In case of cancellation requests, 25% will be refunded. • Race fee will not be refunded for cancellation requests less than 30 days before the race day. • Race fee and bib number cannot be transferred to another race or to another person.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
