S4H Antalya Trail Running Camp: Run the Historic Lycian Way

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S4H Antalya Trail Running Camp: Run the Historic Lycian WayS4H Antalya Trail Running Camp: Run the Historic Lycian WayS4H Antalya Trail Running Camp: Run the Historic Lycian Way
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Why we love it?

This 8-day S4H Trail Running Camp takes endurance athletes through diverse terrain along the historic Lycian Way near Antalya, combining technical mountain trails, coastal dirt roads, and forest paths. Participants will tackle challenging routes from the high-altitude single-tracks of Hisarçandır to the rugged scree slopes of Mt. Tahtalı, while also exploring scenic areas like Karaöz, Göynük Canyon, and Çıralı Beach with nearby Yanartaş and the ancient city of Olympos. The program includes professional local guides, comprehensive logistical support with hydration and nutrition stations, and all necessary admissions, including Olympos Teleferik cable car access and visits to Olympos and Phaselis Ancient Cities. Mornings begin with a beachside "Athlete Talk" and espresso bar, and meals feature traditional home-hosted lunches and regional boutique lodge dinners. This camp suits multi-sport and endurance athletes seeking a structured training environment that balances high-performance trail running with immersion in the natural and cultural landscape of southern Turkey.

Inclusions

  • Professional Guiding: Fully licensed local outdoor guides specialized in Trail Running and the historical Lycian Way tracks, featuring dedicated lead and sweep guides for maximum safety.
  • Comprehensive Logistics & Transfers:All airport transfers scheduled across three distinct operational windows (Day 1 Arrival, Day 6 Main Departure, and Day 8 Extended Departure).All mid-program transfers between our regional lodges and the daily trailheads.
  • Mobile Hydration & Support Stations: A fully equipped support vehicle stationed at key trail intersections (every 7–10 km) providing water, sports drinks, fresh seasonal fruits, nuts, and high-performance endurance snacks.
  • S4H Exclusive "Athlete Talk" & Coffee Setup: Our signature mobile outdoor espresso bar serving fresh brews during our scenic sunrise beach briefings.
  • Activities & Admissions: All entry fees, including Olympos Teleferik (Cable Car) tickets, national park access approvals, and admission to Olympos and Phaselis Ancient Cities.
  • Accommodations & Meals: High-end boutique regional lodge stays with healthy, athlete-focused breakfasts and dinners included.

Exclusions

  • Flights: International or domestic airline flight tickets to/from Antalya Airport (AYT).
  • Insurance: Personal sports, medical, and accident travel insurance (highly recommended for trail running).
  • Drinks: Alcoholic beverages during group dinners, lunches, or social gatherings.
  • Gear: Personal running gear, trail shoes, and individual hydration packs/vests.
  • Extra Meals: Any lunch, snack, or beverage not explicitly mentioned in the daily itinerary.

Itinerary

Meet at Antalya Airport

Day 1

Title: Day 1: Hisarçandır to Gedelme – Technical Forest Ascent

  • Distance: ~10 km | Elevation: +450 m / -900 m

    Character: Highly technical high-altitude single-tracks with steep, rocky terrain.

    Experience: We will start with a group airport pickup and transfer to the Hisarçandır forest boundary. You will experience intense elevation gain running through stunning mountain pine forests. At the end point, we will meet our support vehicles in Gedelme and transfer to our regional lodge for a hearty dinner.

Day 2

Day 2: Kumluca Mavikent to Karaöz – Endurance Coastal Run

  • Distance: ~20 km | Elevation: +250 m / -1100 m

    Character: Smooth, rolling seaside tracks parallel to the Mediterranean coast with minimal vertical variance.

    S4H Sunrise Routine: An early morning "Athlete Talk" on the beach with our signature mobile espresso station before kickoff.

    Local Touch: Enjoy a traditional home-hosted lunch or coffee break at a local village house. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Day 3

Day 3: Göynük Canyon Exploration – Canyon & Riverbeds

  • Distance: ~14 km | Elevation: +450 m / -470 m

    Character: Riverbeds, lush pine forests, and balanced dirt roads inside a deep canyon valley.

    S4H Morning Routine: Early breakfast followed by an athlete safety briefing at the canyon gates.

    Experience: Run along spectacular canyon paths, ending with a sunset stretching session at the canyon entrance before a vehicle transfer back to the lodge.

Day 4

Day 4: Tahtalı Mountain (Mt. Olympos) – Skyrunning Challenge

  • Distance: ~11 km | Elevation: +600 m / -450 m

    Character: Steep mountain scree and high-gradient paths requiring strong power hiking techniques.

    S4H Special Moment: High-altitude mountain training on the rugged slopes of Mt. Tahtalı via Beycik Village trails. Depending on weather conditions, the group will ascend or descend using the iconic Olympos Teleferik (Cable Car). Enjoy a high-altitude coffee station at the peak.

Day 5

Day 5: Çıralı Beach, Yanartaş & Olympos – Cultural Scenic Run

  • Distance: ~18 km | Elevation: +200 m / -200 m

    Character: Sand-based running segments, forest dirt tracks, and flat historical paths.

    S4H Sunrise Routine: A dawn running session on the sands of Çıralı Beach.

    Experience: Run directly through the eternal flames of Yanartaş (Chimaera) and the ancient ruins of the Olympos Archaeological Site. The day ends with a beachside sunset gathering and a celebration dinner.

Day 6

Day 6: Ovacık Highland Forest Trail – Deep Wilderness

  • Main Group: Farewell breakfast and scheduled transfer to Antalya Airport (AYT).

    Extended Group Experience (Distance: ~12 km | Elevation: +150 m / -850 m): We move to an altitude of 1100m at Ovacık Highland for a deeply isolated, technical forest run on tight, damp woodland single-tracks. Check-in at an exclusive, secluded boutique lodge.

Day 7

Title: Day 7: Çalıştepe to Phaselis – Secret Bays Trail

  • Distance: ~15 km | Elevation: +450 m / -470 m

    Character: Panoramic ridge trails overlooking the Mediterranean, leading down into historical bays.

    S4H Special Setup: High-end isolated wilderness experience. Run directly from the lodge into the pristine pine forests of Çalıştepe. We will conclude with a private picnic setup on the historic shores of Phaselis Ancient City.

Day 8

Experience: Extended experience group breakfast, final camp debrief, and private transfer to Antalya Airport (AYT).

Meeting / Pickup

Antalya Airport

Please Note

  • Important Information & Requirements:Fitness Level: This camp is designed for active runners with previous experience in trail or road running. Daily distances range from 10 km to 20 km on technical and varying terrain.
  • Weather Conditions: January, February, and March offer ideal, cool performance weather on the coast (14°C to 20°C), but mountain zones drop significantly, sometimes reaching below 0°C. Be prepared for rapid microclimate changes.
  • Layering Rule (Clothing): Participants must follow the 3-layer rule: a high-quality thermal base layer, an insulating mid-layer, and a reliable windproof/rainproof shell jacket.
  • Required Footwear: Technical trail running shoes with excellent grip are strictly required due to steep, rocky, and potentially damp or slippery stone surfaces. Standard road running shoes are not suitable.
  • Nutrition & Safety: While S4H provides mobile hydration and endurance nutrition stations every 7–10 km, we highly recommend carrying a personal hydration pack or vest (minimum 1L capacity).

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

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