Ultra Abant

Abant will welcome runners into one of Türkiye’s most peaceful lake landscapes on August 14–15, 2026, as Ultra Abant brings trail running to the forests, hills, and clear waters of Abant Lake Nature Park. Set around a mountain lake between Istanbul and Ankara, the event will offer a race weekend shaped by fresh air, quiet trails, forest paths, and the calm beauty of Bolu.

The program will feature four course options: Lake Run 6K, Forest Run 18K, Lotus 34K, and Ultra Abant 60K. From shorter lake-side routes to longer forest challenges, each distance will offer a different way to experience Abant’s natural rhythm. Runners will move through a landscape known for its clear lake views, green slopes, picnic areas, camping atmosphere, and cool mountain air.

And the weekend will be just as appealing off the trail. Abant is one of Türkiye’s classic nature escapes, easy to reach and hard to leave. Visitors can walk around the lake, enjoy a quiet forest break, stay close to nature, and discover Bolu’s famous food culture, from Abant kebab and fresh trout to the rich culinary tradition shaped by Bolu’s celebrated chefs. Even if you are not running, you will still want to be here—because Ultra Abant turns a race weekend into a lake-side retreat, where sport, forest calm, mountain air, and local flavors meet in one beautiful escape.