Efeler Road Ultra Trail Races Set for May 16-17 in Izmir
The second edition of the Efeler Road Ultra Trail races is scheduled to take place on May 16 and 17 in the Birgi District of Ödemiş, Izmir. Organized under the coordination of the Izmir Governorship, the event features multiple race categories, with 50-kilometer and 30-kilometer tracks starting on Saturday, May 16, followed by 15-kilometer and 5-kilometer tracks on Sunday, May 17. Izmir Governor Süleyman Elban highlighted the event as a significant initiative that merges sports with tourism, aiming to promote the region's natural beauties, historical values, and cultural heritage on an international platform. The trail, spanning 513 kilometers from Bornova to the House of Virgin Mary in Selçuk, traverses the Nif, Bozdağ, and Aydın mountain ranges. Governor Elban emphasized that the race offers athletes a unique cultural journey through ancient villages and diverse landscapes, fostering local economic development by attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. This organization serves not only as a athletic challenge but also as a vital project for showcasing the spirit of Anatolia and boosting regional tourism.
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Efeler Road Ultra Trail Races Set for May 16-17 in Izmir
The second edition of the Efeler Road Ultra Trail races is scheduled to take place on May 16 and 17 in the Birgi District of Ödemiş, Izmir. Organized under the coordination of the Izmir Governorship, the event features multiple race categories, with 50-kilometer and 30-kilometer tracks starting on Saturday, May 16, followed by 15-kilometer and 5-kilometer tracks on Sunday, May 17. Izmir Governor Süleyman Elban highlighted the event as a significant initiative that merges sports with tourism, aiming to promote the region's natural beauties, historical values, and cultural heritage on an international platform. The trail, spanning 513 kilometers from Bornova to the House of Virgin Mary in Selçuk, traverses the Nif, Bozdağ, and Aydın mountain ranges. Governor Elban emphasized that the race offers athletes a unique cultural journey through ancient villages and diverse landscapes, fostering local economic development by attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. This organization serves not only as a athletic challenge but also as a vital project for showcasing the spirit of Anatolia and boosting regional tourism.
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