The 7th stage of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, consisting of 8 races in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa, will be held in Turkey on 7-10 October 2026. Sea to Sky, organized by Kemer Enduro Motorcycle Club, will take athletes from sea level to high altitude mountains with its track starting from the Mediterranean coast and extending to the peak of the Taurus Mountains. In the organization, which will stage one of the world's toughest Hard Enduro races with its unique track structure, athletes will compete in both technical stages and high altitude sections. Cazador will take part as a co-sponsor in the organization, which will be held with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Spor Toto Organization, Turkish Motorcycle Federation, Antalya Governorship and Olympos Teleferik.
CHAMPIONSHIP STRUGGLE WAS MOVED TO KEMER
Kemer Enduro Motorcycle Club (KEMK) President and Sea to Sky Organizer Semih Özdemir, in his statement before the championship, said, "Sea to Sky has now become one of the most important Hard Enduro races in the world. This year, we will host the 7th leg of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. As we approach the end of the season, it is a great excitement for us to move the championship fight to Kemer. We will host the world's best athletes in Kemer again. Manuel Lettenbichler, Mitch The fact that important names such as Brightmore, Teodor Kabakchiev, Billy Bolt, Wade Young and Mario Roman will compete on the same track increases the competition in Kemer. Currently, Manuel Lettenbichler is the leader with 150 points and Mitch Brightmore is in second place with 126 points. Therefore, every point to be obtained in Kemer is of great importance. The performance of the athletes here is the last one of the season. "It will directly reflect on the department," he said.
“A VERY SPECIAL RACE FROM THE SEA TO THE SUMMIT”
Saying that Sea to Sky's track structure distinguishes the organization from other Hard Enduro races, Özdemir said, "The most important feature of Sea to Sky is that it starts from sea level and extends to the peak of Tahtalı Mountain, which is approximately 2 thousand 365 meters. Beach, Forest and Mountain Races offer different challenges to athletes. Speed and fighting power come to the fore in one part, and technical driving skills come to the fore in the other. In the Mountain Race, long climbs, variable terrain and difficult transitions will test both the physical and mental endurance of the athletes. For this reason, Sea to Sky is an organization where not only motorcycle riding skills but also ability to make the right decisions throughout the race are important.”
“WE CONTINUE OUR WORK”
Stating that the preparations are continuing at full speed, Özdemir said, "We are continuing our efforts to organize a very strong organization in Kemer on October 7-10. We are thinking of all the details so that the athletes can compete in the best way and the audience can follow this fight closely. It is a great pride for us to host the important names of the world championship in Kemer. We will be happy to see motorsport enthusiasts from different countries of the world in Kemer during the race week."
IT BROUGHT MOBILITY TO THE REGION
Semih Özdemir also pointed out the contribution of Sea to Sky to the tourism of Kemer and the region and said, "Sea to Sky is not just a race. We bring athletes, teams and race fans from different countries of the world to Kemer. The organization, which takes place in October, adds dynamism to the region at a time when the intensity of the tourism season decreases. Foreign guests who come for the race stay here, get to know the region and experience the opportunities Kemer offers. In this respect, we think that Sea to Sky makes a significant contribution to the international promotion of Kemer, as well as sports. "I am waiting for all athletes and motorsports enthusiasts to Kemer on 7-10 October," he said.
