On October 5, 2025, the 12th edition of Eker I Run—Bursa’s biggest road running festival—returns with the signature downhill marathon starting at 07:30 AM from the Uludağ hotel zone, and descending over 2,230 m to finish at Eker Meydan Mall in Nilüfer. The marathon features only 550 m of ascent and is certified for fast times and personal bests. Additional race categories include a 15 km, a 5 km, a relay marathon, mini‑runs for children, a charity Solo Skating race, and a corporate/family relay format. The festival includes shuttle service from downtown Bursa to the start line, race packet distribution at the mall, a lively expo zone, aid and water stations approximately every 5 km, drop bag service at halfway, finisher medals, event shirts, electronic timing, and age‑group awards. Organized by Macera Akademisi / Eker, the event also supports charitable initiatives through its “Koşmaya Değer” (Worth Running For) campaign.
Races
Marathon
Marathon
15 km
5 km
Race Date:
05 October, 2025
The Marathon Relay at Eker I Run 2025 is a team format where four runners split the downhill certified 42.195 km course—starting from Uludağ hotels area (1,793 m) and finishing at Eker Meydan in Nilüfer (117 m). Organized by Eker Süt Ürünleri in partnership with Macera Akademisi / Racesetter, the relay takes place on Sunday, 5 October 2025, starting and ending in Bursa, Turkey.
Race Date:
05 October, 2025
The Eker I Run Marathon begins at 1,793 m altitude in the Uludağ hotel zone and descends approximately 1,676 m to Eker Square in Nilüfer, offering Turkey’s first certified downhill road marathon ideal for fast times. Organized by Eker Süt Ürünleri, it is held on 5 October 2025, starting at Uludağ, and finishing in Nilüfer, Bursa.
Race Date:
05 October, 2025
Starting after the marathon wave, the 15 km race follows the same first segment of the downhill marathon route toward Nilüfer, offering a point-to-point course ideal for intermediate runners. Hosted by Eker Dairy, this distance takes place on 5 October 2025, in Bursa.
Race Date:
05 October, 2025
The 5 km race is a fast, spectator-friendly course in Nilüfer, featuring flat road loops around Eker Meydan shopping and festival area—perfect for beginners and charity participants. Organized by Eker Dairy, it occurs on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at Eker Meydan, Nilüfer, Bursa.
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FAQs
What is the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
How long is the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
Where does the Eker I Run Marathon Relay take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
The Marathon Relay at Eker I Run 2025 is a team format where four runners split the downhill certified 42.195 km course—starting from Uludağ hotels area (1,793 m) and finishing at Eker Meydan in Nilüfer (117 m). Organized by Eker Süt Ürünleri in partnership with Macera Akademisi / Racesetter, the relay takes place on Sunday, 5 October 2025, starting and ending in Bursa, Turkey.
The Eker I Run Marathon Relay is 42km long.
The Eker I Run Marathon Relay takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
The Eker I Run Marathon Relay elevation gain is 550 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
The Marathon Relay at Eker I Run 2025 is a team format where four runners split the downhill certified 42.195 km course—starting from Uludağ hotels area (1,793 m) and finishing at Eker Meydan in Nilüfer (117 m). Organized by Eker Süt Ürünleri in partnership with Macera Akademisi / Racesetter, the relay takes place on Sunday, 5 October 2025, starting and ending in Bursa, Turkey.
How long is the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
The Eker I Run Marathon Relay is 42km long.
Where does the Eker I Run Marathon Relay take place?
The Eker I Run Marathon Relay takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
The Eker I Run Marathon Relay elevation gain is 550 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run Marathon Relay?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Eker I Run Marathon?
How long is the Eker I Run Marathon?
Where does the Eker I Run Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run Marathon?
The Eker I Run Marathon begins at 1,793 m altitude in the Uludağ hotel zone and descends approximately 1,676 m to Eker Square in Nilüfer, offering Turkey’s first certified downhill road marathon ideal for fast times. Organized by Eker Süt Ürünleri, it is held on 5 October 2025, starting at Uludağ, and finishing in Nilüfer, Bursa.
The Eker I Run Marathon is 42km long.
The Eker I Run Marathon takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
The Eker I Run Marathon elevation gain is 550 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Eker I Run Marathon?
The Eker I Run Marathon begins at 1,793 m altitude in the Uludağ hotel zone and descends approximately 1,676 m to Eker Square in Nilüfer, offering Turkey’s first certified downhill road marathon ideal for fast times. Organized by Eker Süt Ürünleri, it is held on 5 October 2025, starting at Uludağ, and finishing in Nilüfer, Bursa.
How long is the Eker I Run Marathon?
The Eker I Run Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Eker I Run Marathon take place?
The Eker I Run Marathon takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run Marathon?
The Eker I Run Marathon elevation gain is 550 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Eker I Run 15km?
How long is the Eker I Run 15km?
Where does the Eker I Run 15km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run 15km?
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run 15km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run 15km?
Starting after the marathon wave, the 15 km race follows the same first segment of the downhill marathon route toward Nilüfer, offering a point-to-point course ideal for intermediate runners. Hosted by Eker Dairy, this distance takes place on 5 October 2025, in Bursa.
The Eker I Run 15km is 15km long.
The Eker I Run 15km takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
Runna classifies the Eker I Run 15km elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Eker I Run 15km?
Starting after the marathon wave, the 15 km race follows the same first segment of the downhill marathon route toward Nilüfer, offering a point-to-point course ideal for intermediate runners. Hosted by Eker Dairy, this distance takes place on 5 October 2025, in Bursa.
How long is the Eker I Run 15km?
The Eker I Run 15km is 15km long.
Where does the Eker I Run 15km take place?
The Eker I Run 15km takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run 15km?
Runna classifies the Eker I Run 15km elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run 15km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run 15km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Eker I Run 5km?
How long is the Eker I Run 5km?
Where does the Eker I Run 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run 5km?
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run 5km?
The 5 km race is a fast, spectator-friendly course in Nilüfer, featuring flat road loops around Eker Meydan shopping and festival area—perfect for beginners and charity participants. Organized by Eker Dairy, it occurs on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at Eker Meydan, Nilüfer, Bursa.
The Eker I Run 5km is 5km long.
The Eker I Run 5km takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
Runna classifies the Eker I Run 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Eker I Run 5km?
The 5 km race is a fast, spectator-friendly course in Nilüfer, featuring flat road loops around Eker Meydan shopping and festival area—perfect for beginners and charity participants. Organized by Eker Dairy, it occurs on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at Eker Meydan, Nilüfer, Bursa.
How long is the Eker I Run 5km?
The Eker I Run 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Eker I Run 5km take place?
The Eker I Run 5km takes place in Bursa, Turkey.
What is the elevation gain of the Eker I Run 5km?
Runna classifies the Eker I Run 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Eker I Run 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Eker I Run 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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