Amanos Ultra Trail
A trail story stretching from the summits of the Amanos Mountains to their highland plateaus.
What Is Amanos Ultra Trail?
Amanos Ultra Trail is a trail running event that brings together Osmaniye’s natural richness, its strong sporting culture and the distinctive geography of the Amanos Mountains.
The race is based at Şenlik Tepesi on Zorkun Plateau, one of Osmaniye’s important natural areas.
Throughout the race, athletes experience the forests of the Amanos Mountains, highland roads, mountain passes, summits and the region’s distinctive natural atmosphere.
More Than a Race
Amanos Ultra Trail is more than a race between a start line and a finish line.
It is a complete sporting experience that brings together nature, athletic challenge, highland culture and the spirit of solidarity found in trail running.
With courses designed for different levels, the Amanos Mountains bring together a broad range of participants, from runners taking their first steps into trail running to experienced athletes in long-distance mountain races.
Four Courses. One Amanos.
Different distances, different challenges and the same Amanos landscape. Each course has its own character.
The Race’s Greatest Character: Nature
The Amanos Ultra Trail courses move through a powerful natural landscape shaped by forests, highland plateaus, summits and mountain passes.
The varied terrain of the Amanos Mountains demands more than physical endurance; it also requires adapting to nature, reading the route and experiencing the true character of mountain running.
A Value for Osmaniye
One of the key aims of Amanos Ultra Trail is to introduce Osmaniye’s potential in outdoor sports and alternative tourism to a wider audience.
Athletes who come to Osmaniye for the race do more than run a course; they experience Zorkun Plateau, the Amanos Mountains and the region’s natural and social character up close.
In this way, the race becomes more than a sporting event; it develops into a sustainable gathering that aims to add value to Osmaniye’s outdoor-sports identity and sports tourism.
Respect for Nature
The Amanos Mountains are not merely the setting for the race; they are a special natural habitat that must be protected.
For this reason, a core principle of Amanos Ultra Trail is to create an event that takes place in harmony with nature, rather than at nature’s expense.
Environmental awareness, protecting the courses, safeguarding natural habitats and encouraging athletes to act responsibly toward nature are fundamental parts of the event’s culture.
The Vision of Amanos Ultra Trail
Amanos Ultra Trail aims to become a strong trail-running event that brings more athletes together in Osmaniye each year, introduces the unique courses of the Amanos Mountains to the trail-running community and contributes to the development of a lasting sporting culture in the region.
The main goal in growing the race is not simply to increase participation; it is to improve the athlete experience, respect for nature and the overall quality of the organisation together.
Amanos Awaits You
A story beyond the summit.