“MY ULTRAMARATHON JOURNEY”
Hi everyone, I’m Behdad Barati. With two decades of experience in professional sports, I never imagined I’d develop such a passion for long-distance running. It all began with a humble 10km run, which quickly escalated into a bold leap of faith—participating in a grueling 50km endurance race. That event unveiled my deep love for ultramarathons.
My background in climbing naturally drew me towards challenging trail courses. I’ve competed in various trail races including Dilijan, Race Shaft, and Langrod.
One of my biggest achievements was participating in the 120km Cappadocia Ultramarathon. This experience fueled my desire to push my limits even further.
Following Cappadocia, I tested my endurance in marathons - both in 2022 and 2023. To diversify my running experience, I also participated in shorter races like the Dubai Marathon 10km.
Langrod trail race
Dilijan trail race
Race shaft trail
Dubai Marathon 10 km race
These races all served as valuable training for the ultimate challenge: a 94km ultramarathon in Thailand, held at a staggering 5,000 meters above sea level. Not only was I the first Iranian to participate, but I also remarkably finished among the top 69 runners out of 900, ranking 13th in my age group worldwide!
