MDS 120 CAPPADOCIA 2026 WAITING LIST
Registrations for the 3rd edition of MDS Cappadocia, which will take place from June 13 to 20, 2026, are currently full. If you wish to register, we invite you to join the waiting list by completing the form.
MDS 120
Cappadocia
2026
Cappadocia
2026
70, 100 or 120 km
3 stages
Self-sufficiency
7 days offline
THE FORMAT
Get ready to experience a magical escape in Cappadocia from June 13 to 20, 2026.
Head to the heart of Turkey to discover the Valley of Love.
On the agenda: a week of adventure in Cappadocia with 3 stages to complete at your own pace. You will spend 3 nights at the MDS bivouac, right in the midst of stunning and unique rock formations, and 4 nights in a hotel (2 nights before and 2 nights after)
Waiting list (external link)
70, 100, or 120 km
THE FORMATS
A tailor-made adventure in the heart of the desert
Whether you're a walker or a runner, choose the challenge that suits you best: 70, 100, or 120 km over three stages.
The route adapts to your effort level while delivering the full MDS 120 experience:
- Stage 1: around 25–30 km to ease into the adventure
- Stage 2: choose your distance – 20, 40, or 60 km
- Stage 3: around 25–30 km to wrap up this unforgettable crossing
stage
01
25 to 30 km
stage
02
20, 40 or 60 km
stage
03
25 to 30 km
Finish line
stage
01
25 to 30 km
stage
02
20, 40 or 60 km
stage
03
25 to 30 km
Finish line
ACCESSIBILITY
A unique experience, whatever your level
The MARATHON DES SABLES offers different concepts so everyone can experience the desert and embark on an extraordinary adventure — regardless of their level.
Live a unique experience combining sport, humanity, and travel with the MDS 120 Cappadocia.
This adventure unfolds at your rhythm: aim for the rankings or take your time and enjoy the experience — it’s all possible.
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Choice of running or walking
Run
Walk
Wide time barriers
For all ages
SPECIAL FEATURES
A spectacular setting
Unlike the classic sandy MDS formats, Cappadocia offers a mineral, technical, and varied terrain.
There are no dunes here — instead, you’ll navigate rocky trails, rugged plateaus, narrow single tracks, and unstable sections. The terrain alternates between steep climbs, technical descents, and fast, firm sections. It demands alertness, pacing, and agility.
An intense experience in a spectacular setting — surrounded by fairy chimneys, troglodyte homes, and UNESCO-listed rock formations.
A one-of-a-kind destination to explore at least once in a lifetime.
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An authentic adventure
Bivouac Life
Each night in the desert, you’ll sleep in your own individual tent at the MDS bivouac. The bivouac is organized into clusters of six tents and stays in the same place throughout the race.
It’s a place of connection where strong bonds are forged, stories and laughter are shared, and mutual support comes naturally. There’s no electricity, no mobile network, no showers: just the essentials to reconnect with nature, with yourself, and with others.
At the bivouac, you’ll find toilets (don’t forget to bring your own toilet paper), shaded communal areas, and a medical tent that’s open at any time should you need care.
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Self-Sufficiency
The MDS 120 Cappadocia is held in complete food self-sufficiency. This means you’ll need to carry all the food you require for the four days in the desert in your backpack. The organization provides only drinking water at the bivouac and at checkpoints, located roughly every 8 to 12 km during each stage. After each stage, you’ll receive 5 liters of water to use for hydration, cooking, or basic hygiene until the next day.
To be well prepared, plan for between 10 and 12 meals, with a recommended daily intake of at least 2,000 kcal. Many participants choose freeze-dried meals, savory snacks, dried fruits, or energy bars to keep their backpack as light as possible.
This self-sufficient approach brings an intense personal challenge… and makes crossing the finish line even more rewarding.
A magical interlude in Cappadocia
The program of the adventure
The offers
The MDS Cappadocia - Türkiye Offer
2350€ / person
€2,250/until July 31, 2025
Additional €100 discount for the first 100 registrants
Offer includes the bib for the MDS adventure and 4 nights in a double room.
What is included in the offer:
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Transfers between the airport, the hotel and the desert
4 nights in a double hotel room (2 nights before the race, 2 nights after)
Race bib for the adventure
3 nights at the MDS Bivouac, in a single tent
Finisher medal and gift
Dinner and Gala evening
When registering, you will be able to inform the name of the people with whom you would like to share your accommodation. If you don't provide any information, you will be assigned with other participants who speaks the same language as you.
Discover TURKEY
Extend your journey in Turkey, before or after the adventure, and explore a country rich in history, landscapes, and traditions.
Wander through Istanbul’s treasures, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, or Cappadocia’s magical landscapes.Meet locals and soak in their culture through authentic excursions. Visits can be arranged as half-day or full-day trips, with regular departures from the hotel.
Experience Turkey differently — where millennia of heritage meet natural beauty.
MDS 120 Cappadocia
General information
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TESTIMONIALS
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