adventure · Istanbul, Anatolia (Istanbul to Ankara), Turkey · 2026-08-29 → 2026-09-05. Difficulty mixed, mixed terrain. Amateur-friendly.
| Dates | 2026-08-29 → 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Status | confirmed |
| Where | Istanbul, Anatolia (Istanbul to Ankara), Turkey |
| Series | TransAnatolia |
| Organiser | TransAnatolia Rally Raid (Kemal Merkit) |
| Difficulty | mixed |
| Surface | mixed |
| Amateur-friendly | yes |
| Cost band | $$$ |
| Risk (1–5) | {'level': 3, 'fatalities_note': '~2,190 km across Turkey mixing speed stages and navigation, open to all levels; a Turkish competitor died in the 2025 edition after a mechanical failure — a genuine high-risk endurance event.', 'finish_rate_note': None, 'factors': ['long multi-day distance', 'high-altitude passes', 'rocky and sandy terrain', 'mix of speed and navigation', 'remoteness'], 'note': 'Genuinely challenging but has an amateur-friendly Raid category — risk scales with the class; the fast Racing stages carry real danger.'} |
| Official site | https://transanatolia.com/ |
16th edition; official site Aug 29-Sep 5 (some press say Sep 6). Multi-category incl. Raid class for amateurs. Registrations open.
Risk, difficulty and history fields are an editorial and community reference compiled from public sources. They are not a professional safety assessment and not medical or insurance advice. Whether a rider is fit to enter an event is decided by the rider, their coach and the organiser.
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