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Maratonul Sării

Târgu Ocna, Bacău, Romania

June 12, 2027 Estimated date
Bacău County
Trail
30 km
Semimaraton
10 km
Date:
June 12, 2027
Registration closes
June 10, 2026
Distances:
30 km, Semimaraton, 10 km
Surface:
Trail
Location:
Târgu Ocna, Bacău, Romania
Estimated date. We have not received an official date for this race.

Race description

The Salt Marathon is a sporting event combining running and mountain biking, held amid the natural and historic landscape of Târgu Ocna, Bacău County. Participants can choose between 10 km and 21 km trail-running races, as well as a 30 km mountain-bike race, all starting and finishing in Piața Primăriei. A unique feature of the competition is a 7 km stretch through the underground galleries of Târgu Ocna Salt Mine, offering an unusual experience and health benefits thanks to the ionized air. The event promotes an active lifestyle and respect for nature, and also includes plogging activities to clean up the routes.

Highlights

  • Routes through forests, hills, and the underground galleries of Târgu Ocna Salt Mine
  • A 7 km underground stretch at a depth of 240 m, with ionized air
  • Elevation gains: 250 m for 10 km, 740 m for the 21 km trail race, and 800 m for the 30 km mountain-bike race

Additional information

Start and finish in Piața Primăriei, Târgu Ocna. The mountain-bike race takes place on Sunday, 14 June 2026, and the trail-running races on Saturday, 13 June 2026. Payment is by card only at registration. The event includes plogging activities to clean up the routes. The routes include trail-running and mountain-bike sections; registration is available online, with payment by card.

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