KAÇKAR 20K

Reveal the beauty of the forest

Race Category

ws20KM

Running Stones

Distance

20 KM

Elevation Gain

1400 M+

Start Date

Saturday 12th September 2026

Race Start

Ayder Village - 10:00

Max Allowed Race Time

06 Hours

LET'S DISCOVER KAÇKAR 20K

Ayder

Passing along the outer edge of the village, the route drops into a steep downhill section with trail paths and natural soil steps.

Huser Trail

A steep climb through deep, untouched woods that hits you fast — raw, quiet, and beautifully wild.

Huser

High above the clouds, this balcony ridge blends runnable terrain with jaw-dropping panoramas and the iconic giant swings floating over the valleys.

Peryatak Trail

A rugged section carved by water and time — narrow bridges, rushing waterfalls, and technical steps that keep your focus locked in.

Peryatak Village

A timeless hamlet of stone paths and ancient shepherd routes, opening into wide grassy corridors before the mountains rise again.

	EQUIPMENT / COURSE	20K
	Clothing and Footwear:
1	Closed trail running shoes with tread outsole	X
2	Running backpack (or for 20K - running belt) with mandatory equipment	X
3	Fully functioning headlamp and external batteries	O
4	Cap, bandana or buff	X
5	Waterproof jacket with hood	O
6	Warm second layer	O
7	Long-legged trousers or race leggings or a combination of leggings and long socks to cover the legs completely	O
8	Sunglasses	O
9	Trail Running Crampons/Snowchains	O
10	Warm and water-proof gloves *regular cotton gloves + a surgery glove over it to make it waterproof	O
	Equipment:
11	Health report or athlete licence	X
12	ID - Passport / ID card	X
13	GPS Tracker (Included in the registration fee)	O
14	Smartphone with international roaming and LiveTrail app downloaded (switched on and airplane mode turned off)	X
15	Reusable cup (150 ml minimum) for drink	X
16	Reusable plate or bowl and cutlery (Bring Your Own Utensils - BYOU)	X
17	Capacity to carry fluids	0.5L
	Emergency:
18	Survival blanket (min 1.4m x 2m)	X
19	Whistle	X
20	Elastic Tape and Bandage (min 100x6cm)	O
21	Food reserve (800 kcal)	O

X: Mandatory equipment (must be carried at all times
O: Non-mandatory equipment

10:00-20:00	Kit Distribution
10:00-20:00	Kaçkar Village - EXPO
15:00-16:00	Race Briefing (main stage)
16:00-17:00	Opening Ceremony & Elite Athlete Presentation