The first “Cappadocia Desert Marathon” was held in the town of Goreme in Nevşehir and started on a 30-kilometer course.
With the participation of about 300 runners from 42 countries, the athletes who will participate in the race spent the night in the tents in Kılıçlar Valley, where the starting line is located.
The starting whistle sounded at 05.30 for the athletes who started preparations with the first light of the morning.
The runners struggled to reach the finish line near the village of Çavuşin, passing through the valleys of Kılıçlar, Güllüdere, Kızılçukur, Aşk and Güvercinlik covered with fairy chimneys.
Cyril Gauthier, the owner of the organization, wished success to the athletes participating in the Cappadocia stage of the desert marathon, which they have been organizing for many years, in a statement to AA correspondent.
Stating that Cappadocia has a suitable geography for many sports branches, Gauthier said, “We have organized in Jordan, Egypt, Morocco before, this time we are in Cappadocia. Runners are very happy because this is a great place. We are very happy to be here. During the run in Cappadocia, there was an incredible view with hot air balloons.”
Within the scope of the organization, an award ceremony will be held at 14:30 in Göreme town.
