MARATON APUSENI

Apuseni Marathon is an iconic mountain-running event held in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains, offering a variety of courses to suit all tastes and experience levels. Participants can choose between the ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, cross-country race, and a family race, enjoying picturesque landscapes, shaded trails, spectacular ridgelines, and traditional villages. The event celebrates 15 years of tradition and community and is organized with passion by the Romanian Alpine Club, Cluj Branch. The festival atmosphere and sporting challenge come together to create a memorable experience in nature.

Ultramarathon start at 05:00. Technical briefings are held for each race. Race kits can be collected in the days leading up to the event and on race day. The event also includes activities for children and families, a party, and an awards ceremony. The courses are ITRA-scored, and some are UTMB Series pre-qualifiers. Varied routes, volunteer activities, partnerships with sports clubs and local sponsors, and a social-impact event supporting reforestation.