Romania is a relatively small country in Eastern Europe, which, surprisingly, has a fairly developed running motion and, accordingly, competitions in which each athlete can try their hand at different distances. Speaking specifically about marathon races, the city hosts 5 such sporting events throughout the year. Let's talk about them in more detail below.
- Official name: Cluj-Napoca Marathon
- Venue: Cluj-Napoca
- Date: April
- Distances: 42, 21 and 10 kilometers
- Route limit: 6 hours
- Entry fee: from 39 $
- Website: maraton-cluj.ro
"Cluj-Napoca Marathon" is an annual marathon race that takes place in the Transylvania region of the city of Cluj-Napoca in April. The marathon route runs through the entire city. The start and finish are located at the same point on Cluj Arena, a multifunctional stadium in the city. The sporting event also includes additional races of 21 and 10 kilometres.
- Official name: Carpathian Marathon
- Venue: Brasov
- Date: June
- Distances: 42, 21 and 7 kilometres
- Route limit: 6 hours
- Entry fee: from 29 $
- Website: maratondhl.ro
“Carpathian Marathon” - is a mountain running event in Romania that has been held every year in June in the Cheile Gradistei Fundata resort near Brasov since 2009. Participants will enjoy stunning views and routes through mountainous areas of wild beauty, an Olympic-level Race Village. The event also includes 21 and 7 kilometre races.
- Official name: Bucharest Marathon
- Venue: Bucharest
- Date: October
- Distances: 42, 21 and 10 kilometers
- Route limit: 6 hours
- Entry fee: from 49 $
- Website: bucharest-marathon.com
"Bucharest Marathon" is an annual marathon race held in the Romanian capital Bucharest in early October. The first edition of the competition took place in 2008. In addition to the main course of 42 kilometres, the programme includes races of 21 and 10 kilometres. The marathon course is certified AIMS and IAAF.
- Official name: Timisoara City Marathon
- Venue: Timisoara
- Date: October
- Distances: 42, 21 and 10 kilometers
- Route limit: 6 hours
- Entry fee: from 39 $
- Website: timisoaracitymarathon.ro
"The Timisoara City Marathon" is an annual 42-kilometre race that takes place in the cultural capital of Romania, Timisoara, in October. This sporting event is dedicated to people who love running.
- Official name: Liberty Marathon
- Venue: Timisoara
- Date: October
- Distances: 42, 21 and 10 kilometers
- Route limit: 6 hours
- Entry fee: from 39 $
- Website: libertymarathon.uvt.ro
"Liberty Marathon" is a marathon held in early October in Timisoara and dedicated to the very running that gives a person freedom and makes it unique. Simultaneously with the main race, 21 and 10 kilometre races are held.