Road Running

Pleven Marathon

Road Running covering 10.6 km to 42.2 km in Pleven, Bulgaria

LocationPlewen, Oblast Pleven, BulgariaShow on map(43.4167° N, 24.6167° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Pleven Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Plewen, Oblast Pleven, BG focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Relay, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10.55 km (10.55 km, +47 m D+), and Road Running 10.55 km (Relay) (10.55 km, +47 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 (plevenmarathon.com).

Official website
Pleven Marathon in Plewen (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 RunKids & Youth RacesRelayCulture & HistoryCapitals & Major CitiesLandmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m224 m - 304 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+190 m227 m - 307 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m230 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10.55 kmRoad Running10.55 km+47 m233 m - 253 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10.55 km (Relay)Road Running10.55 km+47 m236 m - 256 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 304 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS43.4167° N, 24.6167° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 304 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 304 m·at 13.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
224 m251 m277 m304 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km304 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Pleven Marathon take place?

Pleven Marathon takes place in Plewen, Oblast Pleven, BG (start area at coordinates 43.4167° N, 24.6167° 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 Pleven Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10.55 km (10.55 km, +47 m D+), and Road Running 10.55 km (Relay) (10.55 km, +47 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Pleven Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 304 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 Pleven Marathon?

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