Lycian Way Ultramarathon (Turkish: Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu, shortly LYUM) is an international multiday trail running ultramarathon event that takes place across the ancient Lycian region in southwestern Turkey. The event is run around 220–240 km (140–150 mi) of the 509 km (316 mi) long historical Lycian Way eastwards from Fethiye to Antalya in six days. The elevation of the route varies between sea level and 800 m (2,600 ft).[1][2] The Lycian Way Ultramarathon was established in 2010 taking place on October 11–17.[3]
| Lycian Way Ultramarathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | September |
| Location | Lycia, Turkey |
| Event type | Multiday trail |
| Established | October 11, 2010 |
| Course records |
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| Official site | http://www.likyayoluultramaratonu.com/EN/ |
Changing ground conditions such as sandy and rocky trails, dirt roads, slippery terrain in conifer forests and steep slopes make the ultramarathon extremely difficult.[2]
The route starts at Ölüdeniz in Fethiye district of Muğla Province. Following the Turkish Riviera coastline, it passes through Sidyma and then in Antalya Province the places Kaş, Simena, Finike, Olympos and Phaselis. The race ends in Antalya.[4]
The fourth edition of the event in 2013 was cancelled because many foreign ultra runners stayed away or annulled their entry due to perceived risks in connection with the 2013 protests in Turkey and 2012 Syrian–Turkish border clashes. The cancellation caused reaction by local athletes, who had already arranged their training, holiday and airline tickets in accordance with the race term.[5]
Winners edit
Key: Course record
| Year | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010[6] |  Mustafa Kızıltaş
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31:52:11 | Aylin Savacı Armador
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48:36:57 |
| 2011[7] | Mustafa Kızıltaş
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29:29:42 |  Elena Polyakova
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39:25:20 |
| 2012[8] | Faruk Kar
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32:35:08 | Elena Polyakova
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38:43:57 |
| 2013[5] | Cancelled | |||
| 2014 | 
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References edit
- ^ "Rota" [Route] (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ a b "Hakkında" [About] (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "LYUM 2010" (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "Route map". Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ a b Ataer, Kazım (2013-09-05). "Likya Maratonu neden iptal edildi" [Why the Lycian Marathon was canceled]. Hürriyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "LYUM 2010-Genel Sıralama" [General Ranking] (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "LYUM 2011-Genel Sıralama (Bireysel)" [General Ranking (Individual)] (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "LYUM 2012-Genel Sıralama" [General Ranking] (in Turkish). Likya Yolu Ultramaratonu. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
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