# Taurus Mountain Race

Unsupported single-stage race through the Taurus Mountains of Türkiye, from Antalya to the Mediterranean coast west of Mersin. Fixed route on gravel, single and double track and old livestock tracks, with very little tarmac and long gaps between resupply points. Solo or pairs. About 1,440 km.

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/taurus-mountain-race/
- Format: race; discipline: offroad; surface: Off-road
- Country: Türkiye
- Organizer website: https://www.themountainraces.cc/taurus-mountain-race
- Verified on: 2026-10-26

## Editions

### 2026 · 1440 km

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/taurus-mountain-race/2026/
- Status: Past edition
- Start date: 2026-10-14
- End date: 2026-10-24
- Start location: Antalya
- Finish location: Mediterranean coast, west of Mersin
- Distance (km): 1440
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Entry closed
- Entry fee: 420.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://www.themountainraces.cc/taurus-mountain-race
- Edition source: https://www.themountainraces.cc/taurus-mountain-race
- Verified on: 2026-10-26

#### Notes

- Inaugural edition, 14-24 Oct 2026
- Single stage, clock does not stop; three staffed checkpoints
- Entry GBP 420 + GBP 80 tracker rental if required; entry by application/lottery (2026 applications closed)
- Press reports cite about 36,000 m of climbing; not stated by the organizer
- No 2027 edition announced yet

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

## Sources

- [Official site](https://www.themountainraces.cc/taurus-mountain-race), checked 2026-10-26: 2026