📍 District Profile

🏙️ Province: Denizli
🗺️ Area: 333 km²
👥 Population: 6,197 (2022 ADNKS)
📮 Postal Code: 20590
📞 Area Code: +90 258

Geographically closer to Muğla than to Denizli city center, and located on the slopes of Mount Sandras, Beyağaç carries the true character of a mountain town with its climate and natural environment. Forest villages, highland pastures, and lakes are an integral part of everyday life in the district.

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Mayor Sezayi Pütün

Beyağaç Municipality is governed under the leadership of Mayor Sezayi Pütün. Mayor Pütün is especially recognized for:

🏃‍♀️ His strong support for nature sports and running events,
🌲 Initiatives aimed at protecting forest and highland ecosystems,
🤝 His close and sincere relationship with local residents, athletes, and volunteers

These efforts play a critical role in the growth of Sandras Ultra Trail as a Beyağaç-centered organization, with the municipality providing essential support in logistics, transportation, safety, and promotion.

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🏃‍♂️ Sports & Sandras Ultra Trail Support

Beyağaç Municipality views Sandras Ultra Trail not merely as a race, but as
“a festival that introduces mountain culture and the Yörük spirit to the world.”
Within this vision, municipal support stands out in the following areas:

🚐 Transportation & Transfers: Shuttle routes, buses, and transport services during race week.
📍 Venue & Course Permissions: Authorization processes for start–finish areas, town squares, highlands, and forest roads.
👮 Safety Coordination: Joint operations with police, gendarmerie, and medical units.
🎪 Event Area Setup: Tent zones, local vendor stands, and producer areas.
📣 Promotion: Posters, announcements, and local communication efforts.

In short, if Sandras Ultra Trail is a running event,
Beyağaç Municipality is the backbone that holds it together.

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🏞️ Sports Events Organized in Beyağaç

(All organized under the leadership of Mayor Sezayi Pütün)

In recent years, Beyağaç has experienced remarkable growth in nature sports.
All major events held in the district have been brought to life through the
vision of Mayor Sezayi Pütün and directly organized by the municipality.

1. Beyağaç Traditional Highland Run – Topuklu Plateau

📅 July 18, 2021
This high-altitude endurance race was revitalized with the support of Mayor
Sezayi Pütün and gained wide participation.

2. Kartal Lake Nature Walk & Trail Day

📅 September 3, 2022
Playing a major role in promoting Beyağaç, this hiking and trail day was held
with full municipal support for safety and guidance.

3. Beyağaç Mountain Bike Gathering (MTB)

📅 May 2023
Held on the slopes of Mount Sandras, this event welcomed athletes from across
Turkey and was fully organized by the municipality.

4. Çiçek Baba Summit Climb

📅 August 12, 2023
This collective climb to the region’s spiritual summit stood out with both
its cultural and sporting dimensions, fully coordinated by Mayor Sezayi Pütün.

5. Sandras Mountain Cross Run – Pre-Race Training Event

📅 April 2024
This local preparatory run before Sandras Ultra Trail was fully supported by
the municipality, including course marking, safety, and logistics.

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🌿 Nature, Culture & Local Life

With unique natural areas such as Mount Sandras, Kartal Lake, and Topuklu
Plateau, Beyağaç is home to one of Turkey’s most distinctive forest and
mountain ecosystems. Throughout the year:

🚶‍♂️ Trekking routes,
🚵‍♀️ Mountain biking explorations,
🔥 Highland festivals preserving Yörük culture

are organized. In all these activities, the municipality works in close
cooperation with local associations and sports clubs. During Sandras Ultra
Trail week, this culture meets athletes from all around the world.

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🚗 Municipality’s Role in Transportation & Accommodation

Beyağaç Municipality actively supports participants by providing:

🚌 Transportation coordination within the district and from surrounding areas,
🏨 Organization of plateau houses, guesthouses, and accommodation networks,
ℹ️ Information desks and consultation points

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❤️ Why Beyağaç?

Beyağaç is not merely a district that Sandras Ultra Trail passes through;
it is the local force that defines the character of the race.
Despite its small population, it stands out with:

✨ A strong volunteer culture,
✨ A genuinely hospitable community,
✨ A municipal vision rooted in respect for nature

Every athlete who comes to Sandras Ultra Trail ultimately steps into
the story of Beyağaç itself.