Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra Trail was run with the participation of 1226 athletes from 15 countries. Following a fierce competition, the awards were presented to the successful athletes at a ceremony.

Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra Trail met with runners again in its second year. Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra Trail was run in 100K, 70K, 48K, 30K, 16K, and 5K stages. 1226 athletes from 15 countries experienced running on routes extending from Gökova Bay to Datça Peninsula, accompanied by the mesmerizing views of the Mediterranean. The 100K course, specially prepared for Anadolu Sigorta's 100th anniversary, was highly appreciated by the participants. In the 100K men's category, Mehmet Soytürk came first with a time of 11:18:22.34, and in the women's category, Doğa Canik came first with a time of 17:43:13.00.

Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra Trail was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Muğla Governorship, Marmaris District Governorship, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, Marmaris Chamber of Commerce, and the Turkish Athletic Federation.

On the other hand, the Children's Run, where young athletes took part amidst the natural beauties of Marmaris, offered colorful moments.

1226 ATHLETES FROM 15 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED

This year, a total of 1226 athletes from Turkey and 14 different countries gathered in the nature of Marmaris for the Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra Trail. Athletes from Russia, USA, Slovakia, Serbia, Austria, Sweden, TRNC, Poland, Portugal, France, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Kyrgyzstan participated in the organization, experiencing an unforgettable journey on Marmaris's routes where blue meets green.

COURSE RECORDS BROKEN

Course records were broken in the second year of Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra Trail. Üzeyir Söylemez, competing in the 30K, set a course record with a time of 2:10:43.32, while Mustafa Çınar, in the 16K, set a course record with a time of 1:08:08.43.

SEEDS MET THE SOIL

Athletes participating in Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra immortalized their running experience. While fiercely competing on the unique natural trails of Marmaris, the racers planted seeds as they passed through the forested areas, with the aim of leaving a more livable world for future generations.

TOP FINISHERS

-100K Men-

1- Mehmet Soytürk 11:18:22.34 (Turkey)

2- Igor Koromyslov 12:22:28.14 (Russia)

3- Erman Denk 12:53:01.11 (Turkey)

-100K Women-

1- Doğa Canik 17:43:13.00 (Turkey)

-70K Men-

1- Mehmet Zeki Sarı 8:50:32.12 (Turkey)

2- Şakır Atmaca 9:04:05.27 (Turkey)

3- Ergün Kızılaslan 9:44:59.35 (Turkey)

-70K Women-

1- Elena Töreli 10:59:57.5 (Turkey)

2- Filiz Yeni 11:06:14.43 (Turkey)

3- Nurten Erbek 11:31:12.05 (Turkey)

-48K Men-

1- Oğuzhan Emre Singer 4:15:52.68 (Turkey)

2- Necati Aktaş 4:24:07.82 (Turkey)

3- Aleksei Ivanov 4:45:28.57 (Sweden)

-48K Women-

1- Aleksandra Poliakova 5:03:50.60 (Russia)

2- Beyza Güzel 5:18:49.37 (Turkey)

3- Gülşen Çerçi 5:32:36.12 (Turkey)

-30K Men-

1- Üzeyir Söylemez 2:10:43.32 (Turkey)

2- Halil İbrahim Güneş 2:15:48.24 (Turkey)

3-Emre Kartal 2:17:36.45 (Turkey)

-30K Women

1- Fatma Taş 2:38:27.88 (Turkey)

2- Nina Bychkov 2:51:02.67 (Turkey)

3- Daria Boichuk 2:51:45.55 (Turkey)

-16K Men-

1- Mustafa Çınar 1:08:08.43 (Turkey)

2- Hacı Sebahattin Çavga 1:09:12.41 (Turkey)

3- Mehmet Aydıngör 1:10:24.00 (Turkey)

-16K Women-

1- Esen Cıvlan 1:24:55.42 (Turkey)

2- Gülce Çelik 1:26:42.87 (Turkey)

3- Çağla Elmas 1:27:13.63 (Turkey)

-5K Men-

1- Hacı Sebahattin Çavga 0:20:16.35 (Turkey)

2- Ababekir Karanal 0:21:04.46 (Turkey)

3- Mehmet Aydıngör 0:21:35.23 (Turkey)

-5K Women-

1- Fatma Taş 0:23:57.57 (Turkey)

2- Aliye Ayta 0:26:29.40 (Turkey)

3- Tuğba Koç 0:27:16.33 (Turkey)

AWARDS PRESENTED

At the ceremony; Muğla Deputy Governor Halil Serdar Cevheroğlu, Marmaris Deputy Mayors Pelin Paka Yaylalı and Tunç Telli, Anadolu Sigorta Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager İlker Köklük, Marmaris Youth and Sports District Director Burak Üstündağ, Marmaris Forest Operations Manager Gökhan Şahin, Marmaris Chamber of Commerce President Mutlu Ayhan, Brooks Turkey Brand Director Gökhan Kolutek, and Marmaris Young Businessmen's Association Vice President Mehmet Ünal presented awards to the winners.

Mint Organization Founder Engin Çetinay presented plaques to the institutions and organizations that supported the event.

MUĞLA DEPUTY GOVERNOR CEVHEROĞLU: MAY NO ONE BE WITHOUT THE JOY OF LIFE AND SPORTS

Muğla Deputy Governor Halil Serdar Cevheroğlu stated in his speech at the ceremony, "We had organized a similar event with this team in Uludağ when we were on duty in Bursa. Later, we couldn't leave such a beautiful geography without such an event. Last year we did the first one, and this year we are doing the second one all together. There is a very sincere team. Most importantly, so many people have come here with their children and are here with the enthusiasm for life and sports. I thank everyone who contributed. May no one be without the joy of life and sports."

ENGİN ÇETİNAY: WE COMPLETED THE RACE IN MAGNIFICENT WEATHER

Mint Organization Founder Engin Çetinay reminded that this year marks the second edition of the race, saying, "We completed the race in magnificent weather. Activating the Carian Way this year also honored and delighted us. I believe it significantly contributes to the district in terms of tourism. Approximately 2,500 to 3,000 people have come due to the race. Next year, we will move the organization to April, and we welcome everyone. We also thank our main sponsor Anadolu Sigorta for their support."

"THE RUNNING SECTOR AND CULTURE ARE STILL DEVELOPING IN TURKEY"

Engin Çetinay, who is also an ultra-marathon runner, stated, "The running sector and culture are still developing in Turkey. When we look abroad, I can say we are still crawling; we haven't even reached 10% of our potential. The biggest feature of Anadolu Sigorta Marmaris Ultra is that 2 of its courses are entirely on technical terrain along the Carian Way. The other 3 courses are on runnable terrain. Therefore, it is a course that appeals to runners of all levels. There's something about running; if an athlete comes and competes, and the course feels too tough, they might give up running. We don't want that. When organizing the event, we try to keep the spectrum wide. You saw the energy in the children's run today; if even 10 children are inspired by sports from that, it's a fantastic event for us. What saddens us most when we go abroad is that everyone walks as a family on weekends, and we want to develop this culture further with our runner friends' families and communities."

"WE WILL ADD ENERGY HERE IN APRIL NEXT YEAR"

Emphasizing that they chose dates to extend the region's tourism season, Engin Çetinay said, "It's November, the season here has closed, but contributing to the local economy for one more week is very important for us. We will hold the organization in April next year. This time, we will add energy here at the start of the season. So to speak, it will 'dust off' the place."

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