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MDS 120 Cappadocia Valley Bivouac Circuit

Move through Cappadocia's valleys and rock formations in a desert-style stage format, then sleep close to the course rather than returning to town.

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

Cappadocia, Turkiye, Unknown

Budget

Est. $2,500-$9,000

Difficulty

insane

Plan this trip Open source

Highlights

  • Multi-stage race among Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and rock-cut churches.
  • 120 km over multiple stages with bivouac camping.
  • Soft tuff valleys, agricultural tracks, and ridgeline sections.
  • Surreal geological running landscape.
  • Sunrise and sunset stages illuminate fairy chimneys.

Planning Steps

  1. Register through the MDS website for MDS 120 Cappadocia.
  2. Fly to Kayseri (ASR) or Nevsehir (NAV) from Istanbul.
  3. Train for trail running on mixed surfaces including volcanic tuff.
  4. Arrive 1-2 days early for kit check and briefing.
  5. Prepare food strategy for semi-self-supported stages.
Pro tip

Soft volcanic tuff drains energy like sand. Choose aggressive tread shoes.

Stories from the community

No stories have been published for this route yet. The first finisher gets to set the tone.

Trust & source

Official source
Source

MARATHON DES SABLES

Source link

https://marathondessables.com/en/event/mds-120-cappadocia-2026

Domain

marathondessables.com

Source date

2026-06-13

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2026-03-04T04:13:59.821+00:00

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Date status

Confirmed