You are registered.Now it is time to prepare.
At Eker I Run 2026, the training plan that matches your distance and your level comes with your entry. The plans are built together with GA Endurance and delivered to you through TrainingPeaks.
The race experience begins before the start line
Eker I Run aims to be the first race organisation in Türkiye to offer its participants training plans matched to their race distance. Because at Eker I Run, preparing for the race is part of the race.
Getting your plan takes 3 steps
Pick your distance, find your level, get your plan. The rest is training.
Choose your course
Your registration confirmation e-mail contains the link to the training plan page for the course you are registered for.
Find your level
Fill in the short form on that page. Based on your weekly mileage and your goal, you are matched with a beginner, intermediate or advanced plan.
Get your plan
Your TrainingPeaks plan is sent to you by e-mail. Enter the Eker I Run code from your confirmation e-mail and start training.
Plans by course
There is a plan for getting ready for 42K
A full marathon training plan matched to your level that you can follow all the way to race day, built specifically around the Eker I Run course.
Free until race dayThe 15K road climbs. The plan is ready
A full 15K training plan shaped by the time left until race day, balancing speed and endurance according to the profile of the course.
Free until race dayShort distance, not a short preparation
Try the three-week training plan free of charge. If you wish to continue after the trial, a 70% launch discount on the 5K plan is waiting for you.
3-week free trialOnce your Eker I Run registration is complete, the confirmation e-mail we send you contains the plan page link for your course and your personal discount code. The code automatically applies the relevant benefit for the plan you select at checkout.
Please note: when you open the TrainingPeaks plan page you will see the standard retail price of the product. This is normal. At the checkout step, simply enter the Eker I Run code from your confirmation e-mail.
Your training, in your pocket
Your plan can be delivered to your phone and to a compatible sports watch through TrainingPeaks.
Your weekly sessions are loaded automatically according to the plan.
It syncs with your compatible sports watch so you can follow the session on your screen.
Completed sessions are recorded so you can track your progress.
Who is GA Endurance?
GA Endurance is a performance and endurance sports platform that develops science-based training plans for running, cycling and triathlon, tailored to each athlete's level and goals.
The plans prepared for Eker I Run have been created specifically by GA Endurance, taking into account the race distance, the characteristics of the course and the different levels of the athletes. Our aim is for every athlete to reach race day through a controlled, safe and systematic preparation process.
Plan content, TrainingPeaks usage and training plan support are provided by GA Endurance.
Good to know
- The plan link and the discount code are sent only to registered participants, with the registration confirmation e-mail. If you cannot find your code, write to yaris@maceraakademisi.com.
- If you do not have a TrainingPeaks account, you can follow the account setup guide.
- Plan content, TrainingPeaks usage and training support are provided by GA Endurance: support@gaendurance.com
- The Eker I Run organisation team does not provide training plan support. All questions about the plans should be directed to the GA Endurance team.
Frequently asked questions
Is the plan really free?
Yes. The 42K and 15K training plans are free for Eker I Run participants all the way to race day, and the three-week trial plan is free for 5K. To get it free of charge, enter the Eker I Run code from your confirmation e-mail at checkout.
What happens after the three weeks on the 5K plan?
You are free to stop at the end of the three-week trial. For those who wish to continue, a 70% launch discount applies to the 5K training plan; GA Endurance will share the details with you.
Do I have to fill in the assessment form?
Yes. The form determines the plan level that suits your running background, and the plan link is sent by e-mail based on those answers.
The suggested level does not feel right for me. What should I do?
Write to support@gaendurance.com to request a change of level.
What is TrainingPeaks, and does it cost anything?
It is a training tracking platform where your plan is delivered week by week and which syncs with your watch and apps. A free account is enough to view and follow your plan.
You take care of the entry, we take care of the plan
If you are not registered yet, secure your place first. Your training plan link and your code will arrive with your registration confirmation e-mail.