Arda Saatçi

600 kilometers in 96 hours

From May 5 to May 9, we will follow extreme athlete Arda Saatçi live as he takes on an extraordinary run across California. With this project, Arda reaches another major milestone on his journey to becoming the “Face of Sports.”

His mantra is “You vs. You,” which he captures perfectly in the following words:

“It’s all about me. Every single day, I have to beat the person I see in the mirror. That’s what truly matters. When you focus on that, you become the best version of yourself — because instead of paying attention to what’s happening around you, you focus inward and give your absolute best.”

Livestreams – Follow Arda live

Experience the adventure in real time: Follow Arda live on YouTube, Twitch, and Red Bull TV, cheer him on, and witness every moment up close as it happens.

In addition, we’ll bring you exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, daily updates, and highlights straight from California.

Cyborg-Edition-Sweepstake

Starting now, you have the chance to win a true highlight: We’re giving away 100 pairs of exclusive Brooks Glycerin Max 2 in the 2026 Cyborg Edition, including: Special Cyborg insole Custom laces Arda will be running a large part of the route in the Glycerin Max 2 — join now and win your own pair of Brooks running shoes.

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This is Arda

Arda Saatçi is a German extreme athlete who is redefining endurance and mental strength. Born in Berlin in 1997, he is one of the most well-known ultra-athletes of his generation and captivates audiences worldwide with extraordinary running projects. Since September 2025, Brooks Running has been his exclusive footwear partner, supporting him every step of the way.

He gained international recognition no later than 2024 with an ultramarathon of more than 3,000 kilometers from Berlin to New York. Just one year later, he took on another exceptional challenge: running across Japan in 43 days, covering up to 80 kilometers per day—already predominantly in the Glycerin Max.

With his “Cyborg Seasons,” Arda continues to push physical and mental boundaries, inspiring people around the world to believe in themselves and take action.

Cyborg x Brooks

Arda Saatçi opened the Brooks Hyperion House at the Berlin Marathon 2025, sending a strong signal to the running community. Following the opening, the approachable extreme athlete took time for a personal Q&A and a meet & greet, where he shared insights into his projects and connected directly with his community.

Digitally, Arda reaches millions every day: 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 816,000 on YouTube follow his journey and challenges. His continuously growing community and his projects all pursue one clear goal — to become the “Face of Sports.” Arda will be taking part in more Brooks events later this year — stay tuned.

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