Transylvanian Bear Race

The Transylvanian Bear Races are a trail marathon and ultramarathon  in Transylvania, one of the most spectacular places in Romania

The courses will take you through Europe’s last unspoiled wilderness, combining the unique cultural heritage and landscape of Transylvania. Runners follow a pre-marked course through ancient Saxon villages, virgin forest, a ruined castle, open pasture land, meadows and rural village pathways. This culminates in the infamous ascent of the Sighisoara citadel, a UNESCO world heritage site and the birth place of Vlad Dracul.

WARNING: the difficulty of these routes should not be underestimated. Nor should the vibrancy of the local wildlife, which includes wolves and bears.