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Cappadocia Marathon Turkey

Name: Cappadocia Marathon Turkey
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Göreme

location_city Göreme

flag Turkey

calendar_today 08 Nov, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Step into a living geological fairy tale at the Cappadocia Marathon on 8th November 2026, an all-inclusive running adventure through one of the world's most surreal and breathtaking landscapes. This unique event invites you to conquer a course of single tracks and dirt roads weaving through the iconic Love Valley, Rose Valley, and past ancient cave villages, all under a sky dotted with hot air balloons. More than just a race, it's a fully immersive 5-day cultural journey that includes guided tours, a balloon flight, horseback riding, and all meals, transforming a personal athletic challenge into a shared expedition with a global community of runners. Whether you choose the full 42km marathon, the 21km half, or a scenic 10km, you'll earn ITRA points and unforgettable memories in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Secure your spot for a seamless, guided experience where every detail is curated, allowing you to focus solely on the run and the profound beauty of Cappadocia's sculpted terrain. This is not just a marathon; it's a journey through time and stone.

Races Offered

10km run/walk

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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312 days remaining

Cappadocia Marathon

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Trail running

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312 days remaining

Half Marathon

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Type — Trail running

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312 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Göreme.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.6° / 13.9°

wb_sunny -1.1° / 10.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.3 /

water_drop 65.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.6° / 13.9°

wb_sunny -1.1° / 10.1°

air 9.3 km/h

water_drop 65.0%

About Göreme

Göreme is a town in the Cappadocia region of Turkey, with a population of 2034 in 2022. It's at the heart of the "fairy chimney" landscape, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with soft volcanic tuff eroded into fantastical rock formations and excavated into cave dwellings. It's very touristy.

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