The countdown has begun for the 15th anniversary edition of the msg Apuseni Marathon, one of Romania’s most beloved mountain running events! On June 6, 2026, runners, volunteers, supporters, and entire families are invited to Buscat Summer & Ski Resort for a weekend full of competitions, recreational activities, and memorable moments in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains.
For competitors, the event begins with race kit pickup at both Cluj-Napoca and Basecamp Buscat.
Official Program
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – msg Headquarters, 9 Samuel Brassai St., Cluj-Napoca
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Race Kit Pickup
Friday, June 5, 2026 – Basecamp Buscat Summer & Ski Resort
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Race Kit Pickup
- 9:00 PM – Subaru Ultramarathon Technical Meeting
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Buscat Summer & Ski Resort Basecamp
Competition Start
- 5:00 AM – START Subaru Ultramarathon
- 8:00 AM – START .msg Marathon
- 9:00 AM – START Banca Transilvania Half Marathon
- 10:00 AM – START Garmin & No Limits Cross-Country
- 12:30 PM – START Gerovital Family Run (ages 0–3 and 4–7)
- 1:00 PM – START Gerovital Family Run (ages 8–10 and 11–15)
Technical Meetings
- 07:30 – Marathon
- 08:45 – Banca Transilvania Half Marathon
- 09:30 – Garmin Cross-Country Run
Race Kit Pickup
- 06:30 – 07:30 – Marathon
- 06:30 – 08:30 – Banca Transilvania Half Marathon
- 06:30 – 09:30 – Garmin & No Limits Cross-Country
- 08:00 – 11:30 – Family Gerovital
Activities for families
- 09:00 – 12:00 – Puzzle Hunt by Cluj Hunt
- 09:00 – 12:00 – Games by Mister Nicu
- 09:00 – 11:00 – Family Yoga
Celebrations and Special Moments
- 14:30 – Family Gerovital Awards Ceremony and Christian Tour Raffle
- 15:00 – Gulyas Party
- 16:00 – Family Hike with Mister Nicu
- 5:00 PM – Awards Ceremony for the Ultramarathon, Marathon, Half-Marathon, Cross-Country, and No Limits
- 5:35 PM – SUPER Runner Raffle for the Apuseni Marathon 2026
- 8:00 PM – Party with DJ Malex by the campfire
- Folk songs in the cabin
This anniversary edition promises not only spectacular races and breathtaking scenery, but also a complete experience for the whole family. We look forward to celebrating 15 years of the msg Apuseni Marathon together!
Thank you to all our partners who make this edition possible!
- Official Partner – .msg Romania
- Technical Partner – La Sportiva
- Race Partners – Subaru, Banca Transilvania, Garmin, Gerovital
- Nutrition Partner: Pro Nutrition
- Race Index: ITRA – International Trail Running Association, UTMB 50k / 20k, Carpathian Circuit
- Venue Partner – Buscat Ski & Summer Resort
- Various partners – Zumont, Alllmountain, AlpinExpe, Paste Novita, Torockoi – De Colțești, World Class, PhysioPro, Muntele Basmelor, Fabrica de Științe, Adrenalin Park, Cluj Hunt, Hap de la Vlad, Caiac Smile, Tortelli Pasta, Kayak Tours, Marty Restaurants, Cetina Ski & Outdoor Team
- Hydration partners: Izvorul Minunilor, Frutti Fresh
- Tourism partner: Christian Tour
- Partners: Elf’st marketing & investment, Transylvania Mountain Festival, Black Wolf, MTB Odyssey Apuseni Race
- Institutional partners: Cluj County Council, Alba County Council, Cluj Mountain Rescue, Alba Mountain Rescue, Cluj Gendarmerie, Alba Gendarmerie
- Media partners: Rock FM, Radio Cluj, Cluj.com
- Organizer – Romanian Alpine Club – Cluj Branch
