Runners race through history between two ancient cities in Aydin

The 2nd Nysa Trail Run took place in Aydin, a province in western Türkiye, on a route linking the ancient cities of Nysa and Akharaka.

Organized by the Aydin Metropolitan Municipality, the event started from the Nysa Ancient City in the Sultanhisar district.

Athletes competed on 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer courses, and each runner finished at the same point where the race began.

The courses followed roads and trails between Nysa and Akharaka before returning to the starting point at the Nysa Ancient City.

In the 10-kilometer men’s overall category, Koray Sahin finished first, Sukru Ceylan came second, and Habib Temurboga took third place.

In the 10-kilometer women’s overall category, Ayse Elifnaz Erbilgin won first place, Busra Ozdemir took second place, and Asiye Kocabiyik finished third.

Sultanhisar Mayor congratulated the athletes who took part in the race.