Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra

Trail Running covering 15 km to 160.9 km with up to 11,000 m D+ in Bansko (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria)

LocationBansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaShow on map(41.8404° N, 23.4857° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2016
Elevation gainUp to +11,000 m

Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BG focused on Trail Running. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Ultra 160 Km (160.93 km, +11,000 m D+), Ultra 66 Km (68 km, +4,400 m D+), Pirin Extreme 38K (38 km, +3,300 m D+), Pirin 25k (25 km, +950 m D+), and Pirin 15k (15 km, +570 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 (pirinultra.com).

Official website
Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra in Bansko (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

MountainHigh AltitudeNature & Off-RoadMulti-DayForest

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra 160 KmTrail Running160.93 km+11,000 m1,150 m - 5,770 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ultra 66 KmTrail Running68 km+4,400 m1,153 m - 3,001 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Pirin Extreme 38KTrail Running38 km+3,300 m1,156 m - 2,542 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Pirin 25kTrail Running25 km+950 m1,159 m - 1,558 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Pirin 15kTrail Running15 km+570 m1,162 m - 1,401 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+11,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-11,000 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 5,770 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.7 % / 24.7 %
Course format
Loop course
160.93 km+11,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS41.8404° N, 23.4857° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 5,770 m above sea level (+11,000 m D+, -11,000 m D-)

Peak: 5,770 m·at 49.3 km·Ø 13.7 %
1,150 m2,690 m4,230 m5,770 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km5,770 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra take place?

Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra takes place in Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BG (start area at coordinates 41.8404° N, 23.4857° 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 Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Ultra 160 Km (160.93 km, +11,000 m D+), Ultra 66 Km (68 km, +4,400 m D+), Pirin Extreme 38K (38 km, +3,300 m D+), Pirin 25k (25 km, +950 m D+), and Pirin 15k (15 km, +570 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra?

The main competition (Ultra 160 Km over 160.93 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +11,000 m of elevation gain and -11,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 5,770 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 Pirin Extreme & Pirin Ultra?

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