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Important Information:
All rule updates will be posted on the event’s official "Race Rules" page. The participants are obliged to follow these rules regularly until the race day.
RACE RULES
- The participation quota is limited to 750 runners.
The time of the athletes will be measured starting from the moment the electronic chip measurement system is passed.
- Courses must be completed within the cut-off times given on the racecourse detail page of every category. Exceeding the time limit will result in disqualification.
- Participants have to stop at the checkpoints in the given category. Not stopping at the related checkpoints will result in disqualification.
- Participants will be provided with food supplements, drinking water, and hot water at designated checkpoints. Social distance rules will apply at control points. Necessary measures will be taken by the organization, with a maximum of 3 people at a checkpoint.
- There will be water support at checkpoints for every participant. All participants are supposed to get enough water. There will be a penalty if the runner gets a serum because of dehydration. (1st serum: 2 hour penalty; 2nd serum: 4 hour penalty; 3rd serum: disqualification.
- Participants are supposed to carry all the mandatory equipment stated in each category’s detail page. The ones who do not carry the mandatory equipment will result in disqualification. Referees and staff have a right to check the mandatory equipment in anytime during the race. For any reason, the lack of any mandatory equipment will result in disqualification.
- Runners must be at least 18 years old.
- For participants under the age of 18, parents must fill out a waiver form.
- Littering in the race course will be punished with 2 hours at the first time, and result in disqualification in case it’s repeated.
- Behaviors that persistently disturb other runners can lead to disqualification from the race. To allow this decision depends only to the racing director.
- Participants are expected to fill out the form under the "Application" tab on this website and deposit the fee for the relevant category for the registration to be completed. The bib numbers are mandatory to wear during the race and will be delivered at the registration desk on the indicated days and hours in the program.
- Cancellation and refund policies are stated in the "Participation Fee" section.
- Registrations will be closed on August 18th, 2026, at 17:00. After this date; no revisions or changes to the categories will be accepted. In the event that we reach our participation quota, registrations might be closed before the given date.
- Participation Prerequisites: Athletes wishing to participate in the RFSL 100 Mile category must have completed a race of at least 60 km within the last two years. Participants are required to report their completed race information to the organization via info@uzunetap.com. Participants who fail to do so will be asked to change their category.
- 40 KM, 80KM, 100MIL category participants must submit a health report stating that it does not prevent them from competing. A scanned copy of this health document must be sent to the organization digitally by e-mail by the last registration date. Originals of the documents must be submitted to the organization team during registration and kit delivery. "A current athlete license can also be presented, a photocopy must also be submitted to the organization."
→ Click here to download the health report draft.
You can e-mail your health report to info@uzunetap.comor submit it in original at the registration desk.
- Organizers and referees hold the right to disqualify a competitor at any stage of the race in case there is a health issue.
- Partcipants who do not have the materials specified in the list of mandatory materials will not be accepted into the race after the check to be performed before the race.
- The race requires high levels of physical and mental endurance. Thus, the competitors must be well prepared. Each runner signs a consent letter before the race.
- 15KM Day & Night participants will use the same race bib for both night and day stages. Once received, the bib must be used for both stages.
- All 15KM Day & Night participants must complete both stages. Those who fail to complete both the night and day stages will be disqualified and excluded from classification.
- Each runner's ending time will be determined by adding penalty times, if any. In case of objection, the organization's records will be based. In addition, arrival times will be recorded at each control point.
- Professional rescue and health teams will be present during the race at all times. Ambulances and medical teams will be at the designated points along the track. Medical officials hold the right to disqualify a competitor if there is a health issue.
- The race director is responsible for the race track and management during the race. The map of the race course will be delivered to competitors before the race. The race course can be changed by the race director due to weather conditions or other reasons. The race director briefs the competitors on the final information before the race.
- Runners can commit their precious belongings and other belongings to staff before the race. These will be returned at the end of the race. Participants will receive their belongings by showing their tickets in the specially reserved area. The responsibility for the equipment that will be carried in the backpacks during the race belongs to the runner.
- No refunds will be paid in case of absence of the mandatory equipment or breaking any of the rules above and in case of disqualification by the referee decision.
- Participants can leave the race at any point they want. In order to be deemed to have left the race, the organization must be informed.
- All registered runners are responsible for collecting their race kits before the race. No kits will be delivered after the race.
- Participants are supposed to complete the racecourse and reach the checkpoints within the given cut-off times.
- Participants who are not able to complete the courses in the given times will be disqualified and will be transferred to the finish line by the organization.
- Disqualified or withdrawn runners will not be allowed to continue in the race.
- For participants who will use the dropbag area during the race, only 1 supporter will be allowed in the dropbag area.
- There will be no late kit distribution. Participants who cannot arrive at the
event on the day of kit distribution may have their kits collected by another
participant with their ID photo.
Disqualification:
The following situations will result in disqualification:
• Not complying with the rules specified by the organization before and during the race.
• Not passing through the checkpoints.
• Throwing garbage outside the checkpoints on the course
• Using shortcuts outside the specified route
• Not carrying the chest number and chip given by the organization, as specified by the organization.
• Refusing to be checked by the health personnel and race director and not complying with the decisions made by the organization.
• Not having any of the mandatory equipment and/or refusing the mandatory equipment check.
• Participants who will show their license must send it to info@uzunetap.com and present a photocopy to the organization team at the race site.
• It is forbidden to receive external food and product support in the 80K and 100 Mile categories.
All registered runners are deemed to have accepted all of the race rules.
CAMPING RULES
• Participants are obliged to comply with all warning signs, rules, and warnings in the camp area.
• For accommodation, tents will not be provided by the organization. Each participant will bring their individual tent and accommodate in the private area reserved for the tents.
▪ Only participants, organizers, and press will be taken to the camp site.
▪ A fever measurement will be carried out at the camp entrance for all participants.
▪ It is mandatory to wear a mask in the camp area.
▪ Coffee and kettle machines will not be used except by authorized personnel. It will be served by the authorities, considering the social distance.
▪ The meals to be provided by the organization in the camp will be served with single-use utensils.
▪ It is mandatory to wear a mask during breakfast and meal delivery hours.
▪ Open shower system will be used in the camp in accordance with the social distance.
▪ Private toilet areas are reserved for athletes only, and will be regularly disinfected by teams appointed by local governments after each use.
▪ Personal materials such as chairs, mats, and sleeping pads will be provided by the participants. No accommodation equipment will be provided by the organization.
▪ Social distance rules between tables, chairs, and tents will apply. A table will be determined for each group of participants, and participants will only be able to use the table with their names until the end of the race.
▪ All runners who register for the race are deemed to have fully accepted the race rules.
▪ As part of health and safety measures, a dedicated area will be provided for supporters who wish to cheer for the runners. A maximum of 3 guests per athlete will be allowed in this area.
▪ Camp use is free for our registered participants and guests under the age of 15.