Trail Running

Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival

Trail Running covering 11 km to 105 km with up to 5,100 m D+ in Cheia (Prahova County, Romania)

LocationCheia, Prahova County, RomaniaShow on map(45.4569° N, 25.9378° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +5,100 m

Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival is an endurance sporting event in Cheia, Prahova County, RO focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultra-Trail Ciucaș (105 km) (105 km, +5,100 m D+), Ciucaș Mountain Marathon (42 km) (42 km, +2,300 m D+), Ciucaș Half Marathon (21 km) (21 km, +1,150 m D+), and Trail 11 km (11 km, +450 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ciucasx3.ro).

Official website
Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival in Cheia (Work: "View towards Kasprowy Peak", Photo: Kris Sliver, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"View towards Kasprowy Peak" · Photo: Kris Sliver · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunMountainHigh AltitudeNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra-Trail Ciucaș (105 km)Trail Running105 km+5,100 m554 m - 2,696 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ciucaș Mountain Marathon (42 km)Trail Running42 km+2,300 m557 m - 1,523 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ciucaș Half Marathon (21 km)Trail Running21 km+1,150 m560 m - 1,043 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 11 kmTrail Running11 km+450 m563 m - 752 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
105 km
Elevation gain
+5,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,100 m D-
Altitude range
554 m - 2,696 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.7 % / 17.5 %
Course format
Loop course
105 km+5,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS45.4569° N, 25.9378° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 554 m to 2,696 m above sea level (+5,100 m D+, -5,100 m D-)

Peak: 2,696 m·at 69.3 km·Ø 9.7 %
554 m1,268 m1,982 m2,696 m0 km21 km42 km63 km84 km105 km2,696 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival take place?

Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival takes place in Cheia, Prahova County, RO (start area at coordinates 45.4569° N, 25.9378° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Ultra-Trail Ciucaș (105 km) (105 km, +5,100 m D+), Ciucaș Mountain Marathon (42 km) (42 km, +2,300 m D+), Ciucaș Half Marathon (21 km) (21 km, +1,150 m D+), and Trail 11 km (11 km, +450 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival?

The main competition (Ultra-Trail Ciucaș (105 km) over 105 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,100 m of elevation gain and -5,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 554 m and 2,696 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ciucaș X3 Trail Festival?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ciucasx3.ro).