15.10.2026 19:30
British ultra trail runner Nick Coats, who completed his challenging running journey that started from Albania and extended to Turkey via Greece in 37 days, was welcomed with an enthusiastic welcoming ceremony in the Ürgüp district. Coats, who successfully completed his journey, thanked his supporters.
British ultra trail (trail running) athlete Nick Coats won the battle he fought to be able to reach Cappadocia.
HE RAN 1,700 KILOMETERS IN 37 DAYS
Starting from Albania and extending through Greece to Turkey, he completed the challenging 1,700-kilometer running journey in 37 days and reached the Ürgüp district of Nevşehir. For Nick Coats, who left behind a massive route covering the borders of Albania, Greece, and Turkey, an enthusiastic welcome ceremony was held in Ürgüp district. At the arrival point, the British athlete was welcomed by his family, girlfriend, and many citizens with Turkish and British flags. Coats, experiencing the happiness of successfully completing his journey, thanked those who supported him.
HE WILL TAKE THE STAGE ON SATURDAY
The British athlete, having finished the challenging event, withdrew to rest. Nick Coats will also take his place at the starting line to compete on the 119-kilometer course in the Salomon Cappadocia Ultra Trail race to be held on Saturday.