Merrell Istanbul Ultra 2026
Pacing, fueling and crew sheet for the course you pick
1’5355’036 m D+ ft D+
At a glance
Merrell Istanbul Ultra 2026 took place on Saturday 5 September 2026 in Istanbul (Marmara Region, Türkiye). 4 courses from 5 to 60 km.
Longest course: Merrell Istanbul Ultra 60K, 60 km with 1’535 m D+ (26 m per km: hilly terrain). Terrain: 23% trail, 49% forest track and 20% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The 2027 edition is expected on Saturday 4 September 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.
Starting in the heart of the forest, finding its rhythm on the trails of the northern forests, pushing limits on the Black Sea beaches, and increasing fun with changing terrain transitions, Merrell…
4 courses
5km3.1mi
100 m D+328 ft D+
163 m D-535 ft D-
avg 2%
5 KM05.09.
No index14.8km9.2mi
330 m D+1’083 ft D+
265 m D-869 ft D-
avg 2%
Merrell Istanbul Ultra 15K05.09.
No index30.9km19.2mi
666 m D+2’185 ft D+
502 m D-1’647 ft D-
avg 2%
Merrell Istanbul Ultra 30K05.09.
60km37.3mi
1’535 m D+5’036 ft D+
1’228 m D-4’029 ft D-
avg 3%
Merrell Istanbul Ultra 60K05.09.
Course analysis
60 km37.3 mi1’535 m D+5’036 ft D+
- D+
- 1’535 m5’036 ft
- D−
- 1’228 m4’029 ft
- Max alt.
- 196 m643 ft
- Steepest
- 12%
Segments
Elevation profile: Merrell Istanbul Ultra 60K
0 m – 196 m0 ft – 643 ft
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