By Tuba Sahin
ANKARA (AA) – A footrace in Turkey's scenic Cappadocia region on Oct. 20-21 is expected to attract more than 2,000 runners from over 70 countries.
The Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail is also projected to reap the region some 10 million liras ($1.62 million), as nearly 3,500 people are expected as spectators.
The race takes place along the unique fairy chimneys and valleys of the Cappadocia region, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Participants will run on three different tracks: ultra (119 kilometers), medium (63 km), and short trail (38 km).
Aydin Ayhan Guney, the event organizer, talked up Turkish runners' interest in the race.
“We expect a 25 percent year-on-year increase due to the great interest of foreign athletes and a rise in the number of domestic runners, ” Guney told Anadolu Agency.
Guney said foreigners would make up 45 percent of total participants and that 30 percent of the total runners would be women.
