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Sofia Marathon

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

LocationSofia, Oblast Sofia, BulgariaShow on map(42.6977° N, 23.3219° E)
Date & StatusOctober 10, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Sofia Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Sofia, Oblast Sofia, BG focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Duo) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (sofiamarathon.bg).

Official website
Sofia Marathon in Sofia (Work: "Tatry Zachodnie 34", Photo: marek7400, License: CC BY 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Tatry Zachodnie 34" · Photo: marek7400 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m195 m - 275 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Duo)Road Running42.2 km+190 m198 m - 278 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m201 m - 241 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m204 m - 223 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m207 m - 216 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
195 m - 275 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS42.6977° N, 23.3219° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 195 m to 275 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 275 m·at 23.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
195 m222 m248 m275 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km275 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sofia Marathon take place?

Sofia Marathon takes place in Sofia, Oblast Sofia, BG (start area at coordinates 42.6977° N, 23.3219° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Sofia Marathon?

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

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sofia 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 195 m and 275 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 Sofia Marathon?

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