Türkiye will host the 7th stage of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, which consists of 8 races on 4 continents: Europe, Asia, North America and Africa.
Sea to Sky, which is organized by Kemer Enduro Motorcycle Club and has a unique place in the world with its track starting from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and extending to the peak of the Taurus Mountains, will offer athletes an extremely challenging competition extending from sea level to high altitude mountains.
After the remaining races of the season, Manuel Lettenbichler remains the leader with 150 points, while Mitch Brightmore is in second place with 126 points. The 24-point difference between the two athletes makes the fight in Kemer even more critical for first place. Teodor Kabakchiev ranks third with 94 points. 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 Presidency, Turkish Motorcycle Federation, Antalya Governorship and Olympos Teleferik.
THE KNOT WILL BE DISSOLVED IN KEMER
Red Bull's German athlete Manuel Lettenbichler holds the leadership with his consistent performance throughout the season. Lettenbichler, who draws attention with his victories in Alestrem, Lagares, Forza Orza and Abestone, will want to maintain his advantage towards the world championship in Kemer and maintain his superiority in Sea to Sky.
Another Red Bull athlete, Mitch Brightmore, who is the closest follower of the championship, is calculating to get closer to the top by reducing the 24-point gap. The British pilot's rise during the season makes the race in Kemer even more competitive.
Bulgarian athlete Teodor Kabakchiev, who is in third place, maintains his place at the top of the championship fight with 94 points. Thus, there will be an important race in Kemer not only for the leadership but also for the podium ranking.
In the 6th race of the series, pilots will compete fiercely at The Roof of Africa in Africa between 23-26 September.
WORLD STARS WILL MEET ON THE SAME TRACK IN KEMER
Sea to Sky will pit the strongest names of Hard Enduro against each other on the unique Kemer track. In addition to Lettenbichler and Brightmore, experienced athletes such as Teodor Kabakchiev, Ashton Brightmore, Billy Bolt, Wade Young and Mario Roman are among the prominent names of the Türkiye stage.
While Lettenbichler, the general classification winner of the last two years in Sea to Sky, wants to continue his success in Kemer, 2018 champion Wade Young also stands out as one of the names that knows the course well.
Billy Bolt, one of the most well-known athletes in the Hard Enduro world, will be one of the important actors of the competition in Kemer with his technical riding ability. The British pilot made a fast start by winning the Beach Race in 2025 Sea to Sky.
THE EXAM FROM THE SEA TO THE SUMMIT OF TAHTALI
One of the most important features that distinguishes Sea to Sky from other races is the track that takes athletes from the Mediterranean coast to the top of the Taurus Mountains. In Sea to Sky, which consists of three separate sections, the Beach Race will highlight high speed and combat power, while the Forest Race will test your technical driving skills. The Mountain Race will start from sea level and extend to the summit of Tahtalı Mountain, which is approximately 2 thousand 365 meters high.
Variable terrain, long climbs and challenging technical sections will test athletes not only their motorcycle dominance but also their physical and mental endurance. In this respect, Sea to Sky will be one of the most comprehensive tests of the season for the athletes competing for the first place.
