16th and 17th September 2017, Sofia.

Foundation “Sofia European Capital of Sport”, Marathon Association.

Format:

Two stage race with separate ranking for every stage. Also overall ranking, based on the sum of both stages times.

Mountain running marathon and ultra marathon. Mountain biking – Cross Country.

Racing categories: Men and Women, Masters men and women 40 and above.

Stage 1 – 42/75km;

Stage 2 – 42/70km.

Overall ranking will be calculated only from both long distance results.

Stage 1 – D+2900
Starts at Klisura Monastery of Saint Petka, reaches village zone Gaber on a field road, passes by Divotino monastery, goes on a trail through Mihaylovo, Gradoman, Malo Buchino, Bonsovi meadows ,Vladaia, over Boyana,Dragalevtsi, Simeonovo, through Bistritsa, over Kokalyane, enters Lozen mountain under the Devil’s Bridge and finishes near the base of Red Cross near the village of Lozen.

Stage 2 – D+1805
Starts at the base of the Red Cross near the village of Lozen, passes under Polovrak peak, continues on the main East ridge of the Lozen mountain, crosses the motorway to Gabra village, goes through Pobit kamak, passes by Bogdanlia and Karapoltsi, goes around the dam of Ognyanovo from the South, through Golema Rakovitsa, Bailovo, Makotsevo, passes by Sarantsi on the old road to Gorno Kamartsi village and through Osoitsa it reaches the finish on Chureshka reka meadow in the region of Zherkovo.

Tracks are subject to modification if necessary.

Program:

13.09.2017

At 23:59  Registration of participants closes.

15.9.2017

From 18:00 until 20:00 – Start package distribution at the Sofia 2018 info center (5 Mihai Eminescu Blvd). You need to bring an ID with you.

16.9.2017

5.30 am – Busses departure from the main entrance of “Vasil Levski” stadium.

05.45 – 06.45 – Distribution of the start packages for the participants who did not manage to get them earlier (ID needed)

6.45 – 6.55 – Positioning of the participants at the starting area.

7.00 – Start – simultaneous for all participants – Klisura Monastery of Saint Petka (42°43’35.34″N  23° 4’39.86″E).

16.30 End of 42 km Marathon time limit – Dragalevtsi Monastery ( 42°37’9.42″N 23°17’55.82″E).

20.00 End of 75 km Ultra Marathon time limit – the base of Red Cross near the village of Lozen (42°35’38.42″N  23°30’34.88″E).

17.9.2017

5.30 am  – Busses departure from the main entrance of  “Vasil Levski” stadium.

05.45 – 06.45 – Distribution of the start packages (numbers) for the participants who did not manage to get them earlier (ID needed)

6.45 – 6.55 – Positioning of the participants at the starting area.

7.00 – Start – simultaneous for all participants – Red Cross base ( 42°35’38.42″N 23°30’34.88″E).

16.30 End of 42 km Marathon time limit – Baylovo village В (42В°39’12.12″N 23В°49’24.24″E).

20.00 End of 70 km Ultra Marathon time limit – Zherkovo area (42°45’4.04″N 23°41’51.76″E).

Refreshment points:

Stage 1:

RP1- Village zone Gaber – 7,5km after the start, open until 08:30

RP2- Malo Buchino – 16km, open until 10:30

RP3- Village zone Lyulin – 23km, open until 12:00

RP4- Tihia kat – 31km, open until 13:30

RP5 and final of the Marathon- Dragalevski Monastery – 42km, open until 16:30

RP6- Bistritsa – 50km, open until 16:00

RP7- Diavolski most – 61km, open until 17:15

RP8- Sedloto – 70km, open until 19:15

Final of the Ultramarathon – Red Cross Base – 75km, open until 20:00

Stage 2:
RP1- Gabra – 10,5ikm after the start, open until 09:30

RP2- Pobit kamuk – 18,5km, open until 11:00

RP3- Ognyanovski monastery – 30km, open until 12:00

RP4 and final of the Marathon- Baylovo – 42km, open until 16:30

RP5- Makotsevo – 49km, open until 16:00

RP6- Sedloto – 57km, open until 17:15

RP7- Osoitsa – 64km, open until 19:15

Final of the Ultramarathon – Zherkovo – 70km, open until 20:00

Unlimited for physically and mentally healthy people from 18 to 75 YO. Everyone participates at their own risk.  Participants are required to follow the markings, to observe the traffic rules and regulations before, during and after the race. All expenses are on the account of the participants. Wearing the official race number on the front side of the participants’ equipment is mandatory throughout the whole race. Failing to comply with this rule leads to disqualification. Every participant must have a fully charged mobile phone with them and must carry pocket money for public transportation (in case of a need for transportation from an intermediate point of the track).

Awards will be given according to the following tables, separately for runners and bikers:

145km	1 place	2 place	3 place	4 place	5 place
General ranking	500лв.	300лв.	200лв.	150лв.	100лв.
Women	500лв.	300лв.	200лв.	150лв.	100лв.
Masters men	Material	Matrial	Material
Masters women	Material	Material	Material

75/70/42км	1 place	2 place	3 place
General ranking	Material	Material	Material
Women	Material	Material	Material
Masters men	Material	Material	Material
Masters women	Material	Material	Material

Additional information:

There will be space for camping provided for the nights before the two starts. Location – near the finish of Stage 1 and start of Stage 2. For more information about the accessibility of the camping site please write to 

It’s done in 2 easy steps. 1 – Fill out the application form below. 2 – Make a payment. All applications that no payment is made for until 13.09.2017 will be cancelled.