Zlatograd Bike n’Run - Race Calendar BG 2026

The third edition of this mountain running, cycling, and duathlon event takes place in Zlatograd, located in the "goldenest part of the Rhodopes." This is a new race, free of urban polish, featuring hills and dust on courses that seem carefully crafted. The Rhodope slopes quickly demand respect for the pace, reflecting the spirit of a developing competition in a challenging environment. Participants can anticipate "perfect courses" and "views that will leave you breathless," the kind that make you pause your timing. Zlatograd Bike n’Run provides varied routes for runners, cyclists, and duathletes, with particular attention to children, encouraging a family-oriented weekend while maintaining the mountain challenge. Upon finishing, the well-known Rhodope hospitality is available, including an evening program with music, dances, and small surprises that are evidently part of the local custom.