Road Running

Plovdiv Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

LocationPlowdiw, Plovdiv, BulgariaShow on map(42.1539° N, 24.7500° E)
Date & StatusApril 16, 2027 to April 18, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Plovdiv Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Plowdiw, Plovdiv, BG focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 km company (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 16, 2027 to April 18, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathonplovdiv.com).

Official website
Plovdiv Marathon in Plowdiw (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 RacesMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m210 m - 290 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m213 m - 253 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m216 m - 235 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 km companyRoad Running5 km+22 m219 m - 228 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
210 m - 290 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS42.1539° N, 24.7500° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 210 m to 290 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 290 m·at 16.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
210 m237 m263 m290 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km290 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Plovdiv Marathon take place?

Plovdiv Marathon takes place in Plowdiw, Plovdiv, BG (start area at coordinates 42.1539° N, 24.75° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 16, 2027 to April 18, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Plovdiv Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 km company (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Plovdiv 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 210 m and 290 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 Plovdiv Marathon?

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