LWUM 2010

Turkey’s first ultra-marathon, the Lycian Way Ultra-Marathon, has given the world a new race. The event took place between October 9 and 17, starting with a press conference on October 9.

After its inauguration on October 10, the Lycian Way Ultra-Marathon set off on the morning of October 11 and ended on October 16. 

Main camps were installed at the end of each stage. The camps were set up at historical sites, such as Sydima and Simena, and offered a unique setting in the vicinity of ancient sites. Contestants were accommodated at night in tents set up at these camps.

As the contestants were not informed of the route ahead in advance, they were briefed about the next day's route the night before. After these briefings, they were presented with detailed information about Lycian culture and history along with photo slide shows.

The length of the stages varied each day, and contestants tried to reach the next destination point without exceeding the predefined duration for each stage. Between these destination points, checkpoints were set up approximately every 10 kilometers to supply water and medical support, if needed. Contestants were tracked with GPS equipment by the search and rescue team. The Memorial Hospital provided medical support.

Contestants carried their food in backpacks throughout the six-day race and were supplied with water at checkpoints and the main camps by one of the sponsors, SAKA SU.

Among our contestants, Alper Dalkilic and Aylin Savaci Armador, ran for the donation of six wheelchairs to the Turkish Spinal Cord Injury Association through the Step-By-Step Formation.

For more information about the project, click here.
 

A contested from Denmark with type-1 diabetes ran to prove that his disease could be controlled by sport and that a diabetic can succeed in an ultra-marathon. He participated in the race in order to set example for all diabetics in the world. 

For more of this contestants' views please click here. 

Program

Saturday, 9th of October 2010
Arrival to the opening location of the organization and accommodation in the hotel.

Monday, 10th of October 2010
Briefing for the participants and accommodation in tents.

Monday, 11th of October 2010
The marathon starts 8 a.m.

Saturday, 16th of October 2010
The marathon finishes that day. Awarding ceremony and accommodation in the hotel. 

Sunday, 17th of October 2010
Closing day activities, preferably departures; in the evening or in the next morning.