DOWNHILL SHEAR9,350 FT OF LOSS
Turkey · October · 74 mi
Foot care for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail is hours on feet. Shear adds up.
Threat matrix
What Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail does to feet.
Every line below is computed from published course data or written by PR Run and labeled as such.
- Hours on feet74 miles inside a 23 hour limit. Every hour adds shear, swelling, and sock saturation.Course data
- Downhill shearMile 64.5 to 69 drops 1,150 ft at 4.8 percent average grade. Toes hit the front of the shoe, heels lift.Course data
- Long aid gaps14.9 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone.Course data
Downhill shear
Where gravity works on your toes.
Sustained descents pulled straight from the elevation profile. Pretape before these, not after.
The schedule
Where you sit down and take the shoes off.
Set your goal time. The clocks, the stop plan, and the kit all move together.
- TurkeyMI 006:00
Eyes only
Named station on course.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail mile 15MI 1509:48
Shoes off
14.8 mi since the last stop, 1,100 ft of descent into it, cutoff 4.6000000000000005 h.
- Shoes and socks off. Wipe down, pat dry, fresh socks.
- Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail mile 30MI 3013:36
Socks and a look
14.8 mi since the last stop, cutoff 9.200000000000001 h.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail mile 44MI 4417:24
Eyes only
14.8 mi since the last stop, cutoff 13.799999999999999 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail mile 59MI 5921:12
Socks and a look
14.8 mi since the last stop, 450 ft of descent into it, cutoff 18.400000000000002 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Finish TurkeyMI 7401:00
Shoes off
14.8 mi since the last stop, 1,650 ft of descent into it, cutoff 23 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Shoes and socks off. Wipe down, pat dry, fresh socks.
- Check toes and nail beds. 1,650 ft of descent came into this stop.
Checked on top of the essentials for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail.
Vest / pack
Crew bag
Drop bag
Kit deltas
What Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail adds to the standard kit.
- Pretape for toes and heelsLong descents load the front of the shoe and lift the heel.
- Vest foot kit you can use aloneThe widest gap is long enough that a hot spot becomes a blister before the next station.
Shoes
What survives this course.
Matched on terrain, technicality, and distance. Fit still beats every spec, so try them on a long run first.
Crew
What your crew needs on paper.
Two plates. On the left, the race-specific notes that never make it into the standard script. On the right, the printable card your crew reads at two in the morning under a headlamp.
Race day notes
- Crux near Forest trails, rolling cols, and weather swings near mile 48. Plan foot work before the field splits.
- Surfaces: 75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved. Match lugs and tape adhesion to the dominant surface.
- Air band 40°F to 80°F. Crew should carry dry socks and skin lube when heat or rain is in range.
- Cutoff 23 hours. Longer stops only where the schedule has real buffer.
- Educational only. Test every tape, sock, and shoe combination on long runs before race day.
Where you sit down
- Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail mile 15MI 15
- Finish TurkeyMI 74
Print card
A single sheet your crew reads at two in the morning: the stop script, the mandatory kit, and the calls that pull the runner. Print it, laminate it, staple it to the drop bag.
Crew foot care card
Station script. Three to eight minutes if organized.
- Runner sits. Shoes and socks off both feet.
- Inspect: hot spots, maceration, nails, blisters.
- Clean with wipe. Pat completely dry. No tape on damp skin.
- Treat hot spots first. Drain blisters only if necessary with clean technique.
- Fresh socks. Relace shoes. Runner stands and tests before leaving.
Mandatory kit
- Leukotape, kinesiology tape, wipes, blister patches, moleskin
- Scissors, nail clippers, lubricant, powder, spare socks (2+)
- Antibiotic ointment, gloves, cohesive wrap, small towel
When to pull runner: spreading redness, loss of feeling, gait collapse, unmanageable pain.
PR Run · pr.run/foot-care
FAQ
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail foot questions.
- 01
Where should I stop for foot care at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail mile 15 at mile 14.8, Finish Turkey at mile 74. Those stops carry the most ground and descent behind them, so a sock change and a tape check pay for the minutes they cost.
- 02
Which section of Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail wrecks feet?
Mile 64.5 to 69 drops 1,150 ft at 4.8 percent average grade. That is where toes meet the front of the shoe and heels start to lift. Pretape before it, not after.
- 03
How many sock changes for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
Plan one at every foot stop you have access to, and carry one spare pair beyond that. 74 miles inside 23 hours is long enough that dry socks are faster than the five minutes they cost.
- 04
What goes in my vest for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
14.9 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone. Tape, two wipes, a blister patch, and a small tube of lube covers a hot spot without waiting for crew.
- 05
How do I stop blisters at Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
Start from the biggest threat on this course. 74 miles inside a 23 hour limit. Every hour adds shear, swelling, and sock saturation. Fit the shoe with room for swelling, pretape the spots that have blistered on you before, keep grit out, and change socks at every stop you have access to. Blisters come from pressure, friction, and moisture, so remove whichever one this course hands you the most of.
- 06
What foot care kit should I pack for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
Beyond the standard kit, this course calls for pretape for toes and heels, vest foot kit you can use alone. Long descents load the front of the shoe and lift the heel.
- 07
What shoes work for Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail?
75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved at technicality 5/10 points toward Craft Nordlite Ultra Pro, adidas Fluidflow 20, adidas Pureboost 23. Whatever you pick, race it on a long run first and leave room for feet that swell over the back half.
Educational only. Not medical advice. Persistent pain, infection, or numbness: see a podiatrist or sports medicine clinician.
Train for it
Feet get you to the finish. The plan gets you there on the clock.
Foot care is one system on Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail. Climbs, descents, heat, fueling, and cutoffs are the rest of it.