REGISTRATION FOR 2027

Explore travel packages designed around Kaçkar by UTMB, so you can arrive calm, prepared, and ready to race.

From landing to the start line, everything is timed to race week and handled by local experts who know the region and the event.

What’s included:

• Accommodation options near race venues
• Airport transfers
• Shuttle services between key locations

Find the best package for your trip:

• Single, double, and family package options
• Comfort, premium, and luxury stay
• Hotels and bungalows

You run. The rest is taken care of.

Important note: flights & race participation are not included in the packages.

All services listed below are included in the registration fee:

• Race Bib
• Athlete tracking via LiveTrail
• Finisher Medal
• Runners' kit (backpack & finisher t-shirt)
• Access to aid stations
• Drop bags and transport of the drop bags to lifebase for 100K
• Medical assistance*
• After race services (rest room, massage, meal)
• GPS Tracker (for Kaçkar 50K & 100K)**

*Make sure to have your own medical and travel insurance that covers racing accidents. While the organization covers any costs directly related to medical treatment on the course, any further treatment must be covered by the participant and/or their insurance. Medical insurance is not obligatory but strongly recommended!

**Last year’s GPS tracker was complimentary. This year, it’s included in your registration fee.

Ayder 4K participants receive:

• Race bib (with timing chip)
• Finisher medal
• Participant bag
• Ayder 4K after-finish area access
• Medical Assistance

1. Choose which race you want to take part in.
2. Create your MyUTMB account and ensure your profile is complete. You will need to do this before you can register for your chosen race.
3. Click on the register now button. If you are already signed into your MyUTMB account, you will be directed to the registration page. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to MyUTMB to sign in.
4. Complete the required personal registration information.
5. Proceed to payment.
6. Check your email for the confirmation letter.

For more information on creating your MyUTMB account click here.

The Flexibility Fee (€20) is an optional add-on you can purchase only during registration. If you do not purchase it, no refunds of any kind will be available.

Flexibility Fee is not applicable for the Ayder 4K course.

With the Flexibility Fee, you may cancel your race entry directly through your MyUTMB account and receive:

100% refund - for cancellations made before 10 June 2027

70% refund - for cancellations made between 11 June and 10 August 2027

No refund - for cancellations after 11 August 2027

Refunds apply only to the race registration fee. The Flexibility Fee itself (€20) and the 8% service fee are non-refundable.

All cancellations must be completed by the participant through their MyUTMB dashboard. Once cancelled, the registration cannot be reinstated. You will need to register again.

Learn more about Flexibility Fee

Kaçkar by UTMB is the only UTMB World Series event in Türkiye. We bring the world-class organization to the wild and untouched Kaçkar Mountains.

Upon completion of the race you will:

Earn Running Stones An entry into the lottery to participate in the UTMB World Series Finals

Gain UTMB Index Points A performance level for trail runners globally, based on their results, giving you access to Priority Registration and lottery for the UTMB World Series Finals.

Qualify for the World Series Finals Direct Entry Kaçkar by UTMB directly qualifies the top 3 male and top 3 female runners in 50K and 100K for UTMB Worlds Series Finals OCC and CCC.

• Runners must be at least 18 years old to participate in Kaçkar 100K, 50K, and 20K.
• Online Registration Closes: Aug 30, 2027, at 23:59 Turkish Time or earlier when the slots are sold out.
• Onsite registrations in Ultra-Trail Village will happen upon availability based on first come - first serve.
• You can change your course depending on availability. Please reach out via email to request course change.
• All athletes must provide a medical certificate, have it signed and stamped by a doctor and upload it to their personal MyUTMB profile before September 1st, 2027 Learn more.
• Registration is personal and non-transferable. Registration is subject to partial or full refund only with the Flexibility Fee purchased with the race slot.
• For questions, please contact us at kackar@service.utmb.world.