Registrations for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, msg Apuseni Marathon 2024, will close on May 26! Until then, the Romanian Alpine Club Cluj Branch – event organizer, partner in title – msg Romania, technical partner La Sportiva and profile partners, invites amateur and professional runners to register for one of the 5 races available on June 8, 2024: Garmin cross country (10 km), Banca Transilvania half marathon (23.7 km), msg marathon (44.8 km), ultramarathon (89.2 km) or Gerovital Family event (for family teams).

Trails for professional and amateur runners

The sporting event, now in its 13th edition, part of the Carpathian Circuit and hosted by the picturesque Apuseni Mountains, under the generic campaign “In the rhythm of the mountain!” promises again this year an authentic experience for both elite and amateur runners who come to explore the area and its traditions. Highlights:

The technical races earn runners both ITRA – International Trail Running Association points and a UTMB Index, with the technical routes being part of the UTMB Index Races.

  • Ultramarathon : 89.2 km, D+ 4539 m X 4 ITRA points
  • Marathon msg: 44.8 km, D+ 2531 m x 2 ITRA points
  • Banca Transilvania Half Marathon: 23.7 km, D +1190 m x 1 ITRA point

The beginner races give runners the opportunity to test their fitness, meet other outdoor enthusiasts and promote running among young people.

  • Garmin Cross Country: 10 km, D+ 500 m
  • Gerovital Family Race

Good news: Running is one of the most accessible sports, for all ages and all budgets!

msg Apuseni Marathon – European trail running destination

Keeping pace with the growing trend of the international community of trail runners participating in various sports competitions, msg Maraton Apuseni has become a European trail running destination. The increasing presence of runners from the USA, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, the Netherlands and many other countries encourages the exchange of experience between runners and locals.

Opportunity to learn from experts and the field

In line with best practice, the msg Apuseni Marathon team invites you to several meetings and activities to help runners in their pre-race preparation.

  • 8 May: Trail Running Talks with Robert Hajnal – ultramarathon runner and coach, Dr. Cătălin Colț – sports medicine doctor, István Szokolszky – ultramarathon runner and coach
  • 25 – 26 May: trail cleaning and reconnaissance – stage 1
  • 1-2 June: cleaning and route reconnaissance stage 2

Nature conservation and promotion of responsible behaviour

As the entire community formed around the msg Apuseni Marathon is made up of nature lovers who are committed to a lifestyle as close as possible to the rhythms of nature, the declared cause of the event is to protect nature and educate people in the spirit of responsible behaviour towards the environment and communities. Through runners’ participation fees, donations and sponsorships, various educational actions implemented throughout the year are supported, with an impact on the communities of the Apuseni and beyond.

Registration details and further information about msg Apuseni Marathon 2024 can be found on the official event website: https://maratonapuseni.ro

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary adventure and create unforgettable memories in the midst of one of Romania’s most impressive natural landscapes! Last month of registration for msg Apuseni Marathon 2024! See you at the start on June 8, 2024!

Organizer Clubul Alpin Român Filiala Cluj

  • Official partner – msg Romania
  • Technical partner – La Sportiva
  • Race partners – Banca TransilvaniaGarmin, Gerovital – Farmec
  • Location partners – Buscat Ski & Summer Resort
  • Dedicated partners – Zumont, Mountex, AlpinExpe, Adrenalin Park, World Class,
  • Partners: Elf’st marketing & investment, Transylvania Mountain Festival, Centrul Educațional Joaca, , Izvorul Minunilor, CERT Transilvania
  • Institutional partners– Consiliul Județean Cluj, Consiliul Județean Alba, Salvamont Cluj, Salvamont Alba, Jandarmeria Cluj, Jandarmeria Alba, Ocolul Silvic Muntele Mare, Primăria Băișoara
  • Media partners – Radio Cluj, Cluj.com

Feel free to contact us on: comunicare@maratonapuseni.ro