Trail running festival around Lake of Iznik will happen 9th time April 17-19th.

1. 17 -18-19 April 2020

4. AIMS
MORE FLAGS, MORE PARTICIPATION
Each year, more than ever runners run the ultra distance.
We believe if we can create a unique experience around the Lake Iznik, more
the runners will Iznik and Bursa attract. With this, both the event and the local
economy will be more sustainable.
The solid races with various distances offer experience for national runners
world class taste.
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1996-2018 Annual Global Ultra Running
Participation Numbers

5. HOW DID WE GROW?
INNER POTANTIAL
From strach we shared our passion and aims with all partners and most of the support came
from the locals. Schools and villages grabbed the opportunity to hug runners and the event.
900
LOCAL
Supporters
Running
tru
15
Villages
3
Districts

6. ASSETS
CULTURE | NATURE | SPORT | SOLIDARITY
Iznik ( aka. Niccea) has 2500 years of history, blend
of Roman, Byzantine, Selcuk and Ottoman empires.
Route runs on and tru real history. Olive gardens ,
forests and Lake Iznik create a blue and green
scenery. After 2 gdays of running in solidarity
finishers achieve hand made traditional tile medals.
Mother race offers the only two night race in Turkey.

7. OUTCOME
LARGEST TRAIL FESTIVAL in TURKEY
More than 2000 enthusiats visit to participate or watch
trail running events on the weekend.
5 Trail races + Kids Run + city dash 5K
600.000 TL
TURNOVER in LOCAL ECONOMY**
25COUNTRIES
1300
RUNNERS*
*Trail & 5K races combined
**2019 Est. of local economy created bt Iznik Ultra

8. TOTAL
TOTAL
IMPRESSIONS
*(01.01-31.10.2019) ** compared below with 2018
WE GROW VIRAL

9. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Patika 87 260 371 511 652 681 825 906 999
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IZNİK ULTRA MARATHON PARTICIPATION GROWTH
No Title Sponsor No Title Sponsor
BEKLENENKATILIMCI
*5K Not included

10. RACES
160K | 90K | 55K | 35K | 20K
A race for every runner. In the years it
proved to be a school of trail and ultra
distance running in Turkey.
Also difficulty range varries.

11. PARKURLAR
160K - 100 MILES Race
166km and 4930m +/- elevation change
Toughest ultra trail in Turkey.
Life changing experience aiming to circumnavigate Lake Iznik.

12. OTHER TRAILS
90K | 55K | 35K | 20K
A shorter race for the majority, fueling dreams.
Running the second half, last quarteer or shorter parts of the main course.
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13. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Iznik Ultra, gives back.
Each year some of the race fee is given to local schools the volunteer
children is recruited from.
National NGO is TURKISH AUTISM FOUNDATION, 5th year.

14. KIDS RUN and CITY DASH
Before prize giving ceremonies, children of
supporters and locals are invited to run in the kids
run.
IZNİK 5K HISTORIC CITY RUN is a stand alone
running experience to visit Iznik.
HAPPY SUNDAY

15. Largest 2nd marathon expo in Turkey
ONLY in IZNIK ULTRA

16. ONLY in IZNIK ULTRA
Stunning nature experience. It all startes
natural. With each twist or climb or
descent on the trail has surprises.
Snow on the background and even on
route is no big surprise.

17. First night start in Turkey is 160K.
Ancient gates of Iznik town serve as
Gates to time, located just a kilometer
from start and finish.
ONLY in IZNIK ULTRA

18. Toughest event in Turkey.
Iznik Ultra 160K – only 6 point ITRA race.
Difficulty is not a measure of distance.
Elevation change,
Start times,
Darkness,
Climate,
Various terrain.
School of trail ve ultra distance
5 races offer the possiblity to grow each runner.
ONLY in IZNIK ULTRA

20. ONLY in IZNIK ULTRA
Iznik tiles have been famous for their special
ceremic, artwork and colors. Finisher medals
are hand made with the traditional art.
Mass production is not the Iznik Ultra award.

22. Macera Akademisi | Racesetter
www.maceraakademisi.com
www.iznikultra.com
THANK YOU!
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