Transfagarasan Marathon

Road Running covering 13 km to 42.2 km in Sibiu, Romania

Location

Sibiu, RomaniaShow on map(45.8000° N, 24.1500° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Transfagarasan Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Sibiu, RO focused on Road Running. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Nature & Off-Road, City Run.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 13 km (13 km, +58 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 (marathon.de).

Official website

Transfagarasan Marathon in Hermannstadt (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

Lakes & Ponds Nature & Off-Road City Run

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	166 m - 246 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 13 km	Road Running	13 km	+58 m	169 m - 193 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

166 m - 246 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 246 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 166 m to 246 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 246 m·at 28.4 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Transfagarasan Marathon take place?

Transfagarasan Marathon takes place in Sibiu, RO (start area at coordinates 45.8° N, 24.15° 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 Transfagarasan Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 13 km (13 km, +58 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Transfagarasan 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 166 m and 246 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 Transfagarasan Marathon?

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