Published: 9th December 2025 | Updated every year to reflect the latest requirements | Reading time: 3 minutes
By Dr Simon Shaw | Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Fit Certify
Dr Simon Shaw is the founder and medical director at Fit Certify — a worldwide provider of online sports medical certificates.
UTMB Kaçkar takes place in the breathtaking Kaçkar Mountains of northeastern Türkiye — a region known for dramatic alpine scenery, glacial lakes, steep ridgelines, and remote mountain villages.
Runners face rugged terrain, technical climbs, fast descents, and high-altitude conditions across several UTMB-style distances. The next edition is scheduled for 11 – 13 September 2026, attracting runners from around the world looking for a challenging and authentic mountain-trail experience.
But before collecting your race bib, every runner must complete one essential step: uploading a valid medical certificate confirming fitness for competitive trail running.
This short guide explains what you need — and how to get your UTMB Kackar medical certificate signed online with Fit Certify.
Yes. UTMB Kaçkar requires all participants to upload a doctor-signed medical certificate before bib collection, and the deadline this season is 1st September 2026.
Your certificate must:
If you arrive on race weekend without uploading a valid certificate, you may not be permitted to start.
Fit Certify makes the process simple, fast, and fully UTMB-compliant. The process if fully online — so you can use our service from anywhere in the world.
Share a few details about your general health and medical history.
One of our expert sports medical doctors will assess your suitability for competitive running.
If fit, you’ll receive a signed and stamped medical certificate by email — usually within just a few hours
A doctor-reviewed and signed medical certificate for UTMB Kaçkar is just £69 with Fit Certify.
Hear from others who got their sports medical certificates with Fit Certify.
Yes! UTMB Kaçkar uses the standard, official UTMB medical certificate template, which includes the required declaration confirming fitness for competitive running. You can usually download the template from your UTMB runner dashboard or directly from the UTMB Kaçkar website.
If you apply with Fit Certify, we ensure we use the correct UTMB template for your event.
📅 Date: 11 – 13 September 2026
📍 Location: Kaçkar Mountains, Türkiye
🌐 Registration: Via the UTMB World Series website
📄 Medical Certificate: Mandatory for all runners
UTMB Kackar offers one of the most dramatic and rewarding mountain-trail experiences in the entire UTMB World Series. Getting your medical certificate sorted early is a simple way to avoid race-week stress and focus on training and travel.
With Fit Certify, you can get a doctor-signed sports medical certificate online — quickly, easily, and fully compliant with UTMB requirements.
Get your UTMB Kackar medical certificate today and get race-ready for the mountains!
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Medical Director at Fit Certify
I’m Simon — a UK- and US-trained sports and exercise medicine doctor, family physician, GP, academic researcher, and the founder of Fit Certify. For the past few years, I’ve led a team of sports doctors who specialise in medical certification for endurance events across Europe.
As someone who trains and competes in international events myself, I know how much goes into preparing for a challenging event like UTMB Kackar — and how frustrating it can be to get stuck on admin when you’re focused on the race. That’s why Fit Certify exists: to make the process simple, fast, and fully aligned with the requirements used for UTMB events, so nothing gets between you and the start line.
If you need advice or run into any issues, just drop us an email at hello@fitcertify.com. We’ll make sure you’re taken care of.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information only and should not replace personalised medical advice.
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