The anniversary medal marking 15 years of the msg Apuseni Marathon heralds a new chapter in the history of an event that has grown year after year, alongside a true community!
The natural message: “In A Mountain Beat” is a state that all runners participating in the event experience! It is a unique moment when you leave your daily routine behind and enter a simpler rhythm, closer to yourself. And the medal is the symbol of this transition.
A medal with profound meanings
The anniversary edition brings a subtle yet profound change: the presence of a child alongside the adult runner, at the center of the medal. Of course, this detail symbolizes a new generation that is coming up strong alongside us, from children’s races to competitive, international-level events!

After 15 years, the .msg Maraton Apuseni belongs to a generation that grew up watching their parents run, witnessing the development of a community, and learning to respect the environment. The child’s appearance on the medal marks precisely this heartwarming phenomenon: continuity.
Why run for this medal?
Experienced runners don’t hesitate. They know that every medal is a reminder of a unique moment. So run in the anniversary edition, cross the finish line, and remember:
· The medal will mark a historic edition: 15 years filled with stories of people, villages and trails. It will be a milestone in everyone’s record!
· The medal is earned! Whether you choose the marathon or the 10K cross-country race, in the Apuseni Mountains nothing simply comes as a “gift.” Every kilometer demands attention; every climb demands willpower.
· It will become part of your identity as a trail runner: Medal collections tell stories. But some pieces become landmarks. This is one of them.
· The anniversary medal means pushing yourself: Regardless of the result, the most important thing is to cross the finish line, smile, and enjoy your personal achievement at the end of the day.
More than an object: a symbol of community
Perhaps the most important thing this medal conveys is that you are not alone. That you are part of a community that, for 15 years, has grown around the same values: movement, nature, respect.
The medal represents the extended family you are part of. It’s about people who return year after year. About friends bonded on the trails. About that rare feeling of belonging.
The beat that stays with you
This spring, the challenge isn’t just to finish a race. It’s to get into a different rhythm. A rhythm where time is no longer measured in minutes, but in breaths, steps, and moments.
The finisher’s medal thus becomes more than a reward. It becomes an anchor. A physical reminder of a state you want to rediscover.
Spots are limited, and interest is growing fast. But beyond the urgency, the simple question remains:
Are you ready to wear not just a medal, but a story?
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We thank on the occasion to all our partners who make this race possible:
- Main title partner – msg Romania
- Technical partner – La Sportiva
- Race partners – Banca Transilvania, Garmin, Gerovital – Farmec
- Location partners – Buscat Ski & Summer Resort
- Specialized partners – Zumont, Mountex, AlpinExpe, Adrenalin Park, World Class,
- Hydration partners: Ursus Cooler
- Nutrition partners: Pro Nutrition
- Tourist partner: Christian Tour
- Partners: Elf’st marketing & investment, Transylvania Mountain Festival, Black Wolf
- Institutional partners: Consiliul Județean Cluj, Consiliul Județean Alba, Salvamont Cluj, Salvamont Alba, Jandarmeria Cluj, Jandarmeria Alba
- Media partners: Rock FM, Radio Cluj, Cluj.com





