ELENA TRAIL RUN 2026

The Elena Balkan Mountains provide the setting for this first ELENA TRAIL RUN, leading participants into "trails that have preserved the silence of centuries" through ancient forests and shaded paths. This event marks its first edition, offering a pure start in "the heart of the Stara Planina mountains," without routine or established traditions. Expect a course that winds through "rocky peaks and endless green ridges," featuring varied elevation gains across its distinct trail distances. This event is open to "every athlete, all levels," encouraging a competitive atmosphere and friendly spirit, whether running the D500+ or the D1300+ routes. Come and "write history with us" at this new mountain challenge.