# Taurus Mountain Race 2027

> Taurus Mountain Race 2027 is expected to start in October 2027 in Antalya, Türkiye. The date is based on the 2026 edition; the organiser has not confirmed it yet. The finish is in Mediterranean coast west of Mersin, Türkiye. The route is 1,460 km long. Format: Race, on gravel, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is not open yet. Requirement: Application process: the organiser assesses your ability to make safe decisions in the mountains; experience of multi-day bikepacking trips is recommended, preferably off-road in remote areas. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 2 November 2026.

Page: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/taurus-mountain-race/ · German version: https://watt-the-f.com/kalender/taurus-mountain-race/

- Date: October 2027 · Date expected (based on the 2026 edition)
- Start: Antalya, Türkiye → Mediterranean coast west of Mersin, Türkiye
- Distance: 1,460 km
- Support: Unsupported · Race · Surface: Gravel
- Requirement: Application process: the organiser assesses your ability to make safe decisions in the mountains; experience of multi-day bikepacking trips is recommended, preferably off-road in remote areas.
- Organiser: https://www.themountainraces.cc/taurus-mountain-race
- Source: https://www.themountainraces.cc/taurus-mountain-race (last checked 2026-11-02)
- In the calendar: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/?event=taurus-mountain-race-2027

## What it’s about

New race from the Mountain Races family (Silk Road, Atlas, Hellenic): a 1,460 km fixed route through the Taurus Mountains, hardly any tarmac, long stretches without resupply.

Date expected (based on the 2026 edition): the organiser has not yet announced the 2027 edition. Route and format details based on the 2026 edition.

## Past editions

- 2026: 14–24 October 2026 · 1,460 km · Source: https://www.themountainraces.cc/taurus-mountain-race

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