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Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunRelay+1
ROCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Romania: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
22 verified events (7 confirmed dates) and 123 races in Romania with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events227 confirmed dates
Competitions123Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 180 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+9,600 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Bucharest International Half Marathon
Bucharest, Romania
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km3.5 km
City RunPublic Park+4
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Transylvania 100
Bran, Romania
May 28, 2027 to May 29, 2027Date confirmed
103 km80 km50 km30 km+1
City RunMountain+3
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Bucharest Marathon
Bucharest, Romania
October 9, 2027 to October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km2.5 km
Public ParkCity Run+4
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Brasov International 10K tRUNsylvania
Brașov, Romania
Date to be announcedDate TBA
25 km22 km15 km12 km+5
City RunCulture & History+4
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Bucovina Ultra Rocks
Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Romania
Date to be announcedDate TBA
180 km110 km88 km48 km+2
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Timişoara Triathlon
Timișoara, Romania
Date to be announcedDate TBA
113.9 km53 km27.75 km15.07 km
City RunRelay
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msg Maraton Apuseni
Muntele Băișorii, Romania
Date to be announcedDate TBA
87.6 km44.1 km21.3 km12.2 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon | Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RO | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Bucharest International Half Marathon | Bucharest, Bucharest, RO | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km3.5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2027 - May 29, 2027 | Transylvania 100 | Bran, Brașov County, RO | Trail Running | 103 km80 km50 km30 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2027 - Oct 10, 2027 | Bucharest Marathon | Bucharest, Bucharest, RO | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km2.5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Brasov International 10K tRUNsylvania | Brașov, Brașov County, RO | Road RunningTrail Running | 25 km22 km15 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Bucovina Ultra Rocks | Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Bukowina, RO | Trail Running | 180 km110 km88 km48 km |
| Date to be announced | Timişoara Triathlon | Timișoara, Timiș County, RO | Triathlon | 113.9 km53 km27.75 km15.07 km |
| Date to be announced | msg Maraton Apuseni | Muntele Băișorii, Cluj-Napoca, RO | Trail Running | 87.6 km44.1 km21.3 km12.2 km |
| Date to be announced | Sinaia Mountain Run by Constantina Diță | Sinaia, Prahova County, RO | Trail Running | 21 km10 km1 km800 m |
| Date to be announced | Primavera Trail Race | Șuncuiuș, Bihor County, RO | Trail Running | 84.2 km53.2 km15.7 km9.9 km |
| Date to be announced | Rodnei Ultra. Odiseea | Șanț, Județ de Bistrița-Năsăud, RO | Trail Running | 103 km50 km29 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival | Cheia, Prahova County, RO | Trail Running | 105 km42 km21 km11 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Romania in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 22 public events and 123 individual races, including 7 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Fast city courses in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca plus mountain ultras in the Carpathians. Key host locations include Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Bran, and Brașov. Notable events in the selection include Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon, Bucharest International Half Marathon, and Transylvania 100.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 180 km, reaching up to +9,600 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Romania includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Romania?
RunningCompass currently lists 22 verified events with 123 individual races in Romania. A total of 7 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon, Bucharest International Half Marathon, and Transylvania 100.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Romania?
Events in Romania focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 180 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Bran, and Brașov.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Romania?
The most selective courses in Romania climb up to +9,600 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Romania?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
