Ultramarathon
Ultra Issyk Kul Six-Day Challenge
The Ultra Issyk Kul Six-Day Challenge covers 463K around Kyrgyzstan's high-altitude lake, with six long stages and limited recovery between daily efforts.
Next raceTuesday, May 4, 2027
Distance categoryUltramarathon
LocationKyrgyzstan
Quick facts
- Six fixed-distance stages combine for a 463K classification.
- Five stages are between 79K and 88K before a 45K final day.
- High-altitude running around Issyk-Kul adds sun, wind, and recovery demands.
- The route is built around Lake Issyk-Kul rather than a single-city venue.
About the Ultra Issyk Kul Six-Day Challenge
This 463K stage race makes a near-lap of Lake Issyk-Kul through six consecutive ultradistance days, with high-altitude roads and a compact recovery cycle.
Course
The fixed 463K total is split into five stages of roughly 79 to 88 kilometers and a final 45-kilometer stage, with elevations reaching about 2,100 meters.
Past Ultra Issyk Kul Six-Day Challenge dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
Ultra Issyk Kul Six-Day Challenge FAQ
When is the Ultra Issyk Kul Six-Day Challenge?
The 2027 Ultra Issyk Kul Six-Day Challenge is on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
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