The Napota Hill Run starts at MEREK's front gate and climbs through pine forest to the summit of Napota — one of the most rewarding viewpoints in the Artvin highlands. On a clear day you can see the Black Sea coast from the top.
This is not a competitive race with chip timing and energy gels. It is a community run. We leave together in the morning, we climb together, we reach the top, and we come back. There are people who run it in under two hours and people who walk the whole thing. Both are equally welcome.
The details:
- Distance: approximately 12km return
- Elevation gain: ~600m
- Start time: 07:30 from MEREK
- Estimated return: 12:00–14:00 depending on pace
- What to bring: good shoes, water (2L minimum), layers, a camera
- Post-run: communal lunch at MEREK's open kitchen
Registration is free for MEREK guests. A small fee applies for external participants. Capacity is limited to keep the trail experience enjoyable.