Eker I Run 2025

One mountain may hide another... 👀 And behind this one lies Bursa! The Eker I Run event awaits you in this magical city of Turkey 🇹🇷, for an unforgettable experience! Join this charity run: in 2021, the Eker I Run directed 250,000 Turkish liras 💷 of donations to 18 local NGOs involved in social projects... Take part in this adventure full of heart 🫶. And for that, we even let you choose the effort 💪. On the menu: 5 km, 15 km, a marathon and a marathon relay, and even a skating race 🛼 for the most whimsical among you! 🤪

Here, we combine run and good cause, and it's a great opportunity to discover breathtaking landscapes, between verdant forests and towering mountains ⛰️. Did you know? Uludaǧ also means "great mountain" in Turkish, and what a happy coincidence because it is this mountain range you will run along to the south ⬇️, after crossing the forest stretches 🌲. Run in the footsteps of sultans (or lynxes), lost among the Anatolian black pines in a wild natural setting 😍. The Eker I Run is also a festival of a healthy lifestyle, an ode to good health! 😁 But don't worry, the atmosphere is warm 🥰. It's in an amateur spirit that everyone meets at the finish line to share a sporty and supportive moment 🏃‍♀️. Known for its spectacular setting, this race also has a not insignificant peculiarity: its downhill slope 📉. With its 2230 mD- and only 550 m of ascent, the Eker I Run course is conducive to performance for some, and a full relaxation race for others! 🧘 Perfect for enjoying the panorama without being too breathless... 💨 And the organizers have thought through this parameter! Whether it's the 5 or 15 km, or the marathon, each race has an associated playlist 🎧! You can find them directly on the race website 🎶.

Before Istanbul, it was Bursa that was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. It was then called Hüdavendigâr, which means "the ruler's city" 👑. Indeed, this is where the first Ottoman sultans are buried... 🤫 The region is rich in cultural and historical anecdotes! So after your race, do not hesitate to discover Bursa and its surroundings 🤠. Stroll to Gölyazı, a picturesque village on a small peninsula of Lake Uluabat. Perfect for a peaceful walk by the water 💧. So ok, ok, you will have descended the mountain on horseback 🐴 Uludağ... But nothing prevents you from going back to discover a little more of this majestic mountain known for its fabulous hiking trails! 🥾 For even more eye pleasure 👀, the Green Mosque of Bursa 🕌 - a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture not to be missed - opens its doors for visits 🎟️. But we know, all this adventure will whet your appetite... Don't worry you are in the right place. Regarding food, you will be well served 🤤. Already you can't go to Turkey without eating kebab 🥙, that's a no-go ❌. Try the İskender Kebab, originating from the city itself, this legendary dish is composed of thin slices of grilled lamb meat, served on pita bread soaked in melted butter, topped with tomato sauce 🥫, and accompanied by fresh yogurt. Enjoy the Kemalpaşa Tatlısı, the 100% Bursa syrup dessert: they are small balls made from cheese 🧀, flour and semolina, baked then soaked in sugary syrup, ultra soft, very popular in the city's candy stores 🏙️. Finish your culinary marathon with the Cantık, the Turkish pizza made in Bursa! 🍕

So did we make your mouth water? Eker, I run love! 💙