TRAIL RUNNING RACE SPX DAĞYENİCE ULTRA TRAIL TO BE HELD UNDER THE GOLD SPONSORSHIP OF COPA
SPX (Sport Point Extreme), the leading brand in its sector that enables the growth of outdoor and extreme sports branches in our country through sponsorship agreements, has become the title sponsor for the second time for the Dağyenice Ultra Trail, a trail running race held annually in Bursa.
Within the framework of this agreement, the organization to be held on May 19–20 will be conducted under the name “SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail” in 2023. In the organization, which attracts great interest from running enthusiasts, four different races will be run this year: the 61K Earth Track, 33K Water Track, 15K Fire Track, and 6K Lake Track.
In addition to Nilüfer Municipality and SPX brands, Merrell—which has a significant impact on the growth of the ultra trail ecosystem—COPA Heating Systems, Nefes Dağyenice, and İlay Tekstil will also take their places among the sponsors of the event, which has gained an important place among trail runs in our country. Registration for the organization continues at
“We are very happy to see the ultra trail family growing”
Stating that they are in a pioneering position in increasing the interest of people in trail running in our country, Olgar and SPX General Manager Barış Andırınlı said at the press conference: “With our inspiring brands that take their spirit from nature, our strong and widespread store network, and our dynamic and exciting team, we have been bringing the products of world-famous brands together with sports enthusiasts for 34 years. In line with our company codes and spirit, we continue with great excitement to support ultra trail events in Turkey and contribute to the growth of this family through various sponsorship agreements and collaborations.
People who engage in sports to escape the intensity of city life have recently shown great interest in trail running races to be in nature, explore, and run. SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail is a qualified organization that continues its steady growth, and we are happy to be among its supporters.
As of 2022, we continue our journey as the title sponsor of SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail, which we have supported for 4 years. We believe that by combining our expertise in the field of trail running with the quality of this race, we will further increase interest in this sports branch. We invite everyone who is devoted to trail running to Bursa, to SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail on May 20, 2023, to meet both sports and nature.”
Stating that they have supported SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail since its first year, COPA Heating Systems Marketing Manager Ekrem Serhan Ekrem said: “As COPA Heating Systems, we have cared about standing by sports and athletes since the day we were founded. As a Bursa-based company, we carry the responsibility of serving these lands where we have grown, developed, and opened up to the world. We have supported, and continue to support, sports clubs and athletes in many branches of our city. We are happy to once again be the gold sponsor of SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail 2023, which grows every year and has become one of Turkey’s most important sports events. It is very valuable for us to be part of this project, which we believe will add value to Bursa in the international arena. An event awaits us where we will both fulfill our longing for nature and do sports. In this organization to be held on May 20, hundreds of athletes and nature lovers will come together and experience a unique nature journey.”
Special Track for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic
A new one is being added this year to the special tracks of SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail, which blends unique nature with a challenging sports event. The 100K Track, which will be run for the first time this year specifically for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic, will start from Gölyazı Apollonia, consisting of an island and a peninsula on Lake Uluabat, and will end at the Dağyenice Pond.
SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail Track Information
SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail has become one of the important sports events in our country in a very short time as it encompasses both unique nature and the Mysia Ways.
SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail, which has become one of the most important events bringing nature and sports together in Bursa, takes place in the Mysia region. The Mysia region hosts many cultural and natural assets dating from ancient times to the present.
There are many different areas that participants coming to SPX Dağyenice Ultra Trail can see and experience throughout the event. One of these is MISI, a 600-year-old Ottoman village. Here, there are restored historical houses and streets. Another striking area located on the Mysia Ways is Dağyenice. Dağyenice Pond is a common point for migratory water birds. Additionally, there are Ottoman villages, Yoruk villages, and villages of Balkan immigrants on the Mysia Ways.
Those participating in the 6K Lake Track, organized to make those new to running love running in nature and to introduce the race environment, will run around Dağyenice Lake and complete the run by the lakeside.
Participants in the 15K, 33K, and 61K Tracks will start by the Dağyenice Lake and run on the historical Mysia Way trails accompanied by the view of three beautiful lakes.
The 100K Track, which will be run for the first time this year specifically for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic, will start from Gölyazı Apollonia, consisting of an island and a peninsula on Lake Uluabat, and will end at the Dağyenice Pond.