Kemaliye Eğin Stone Road Run
Event Details:
Date: June 22, 2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Finish Time: 1:00 PM
Distance: Approximately 22 km (13.7 miles) due to the collapse of the Dilli Bridge in 2024. The exact distance will be determined based on the alternate route.
Elevation Gain: + 814 m (2,671 feet)
Elevation Loss: - 814 m (2,671 feet)
Terrain: Unique Eğin stone road tunnels, carved rock bed runs, following the edge of cliffs next to the Euphrates River, requiring a headlamp to run during the day.
Hydration: Runners must carry their own water bottles.
Description:
The Kemaliye Eğin Taş Yol Half Marathonis a unique running event that takes place on the ancient stone road of Eğin, now known as Kemaliye. The route winds through tunnels carved into the rock and follows the edge of cliffs next to the Euphrates River. The scenery is breathtaking, but the terrain is challenging, and runners must be prepared for a variety of conditions, including the need to use a headlamp during the day. (Tunnels are pitch dark at some sections!)
Route is a half marathon of it's kind. First and final 3,5km (total 7K) is paved or tarmac, rest is hard soil or rock. Some irregularity on surface, might be water ponds depending on season.
Water: Water stations 5-10,5- 16km points. Last 1500, 500, 250m you can find water springs (Cesme) on the right.
https://www.wikiloc.com/running-trails/kemaliye-tas-yolu-kosusu-170004146
Route:
- Start at Kemaliye Merkez (Kemaliye Center)
- Taşyolu Tünelin sonu (End of Taşyolu Tunnel)
- Mani Yolu (Mani Road)
- Finish at Kemaliye Merkez (Kemaliye Center)
- Due to the collapse of the Dilli Bridge in 2024, the full length of the historic Stone Road will not be possible to run. An alternate route will be used to balance the distance.
Awards:
- Overall Male/Female categories only, top 3 finishers will receive prize
