he thirteenth edition of the Ludogorski Marathon, Jun 28, 2026

The event is open to runners, cyclists, duathletes and triathletes (individual and relay).

LIVE RESULTS

Route and Check Points:

The route runs through Pchelina, situated about 8 kilometers to the south of Razgrad, as well as the neighboring forests and fields. Almost the whole route is in the forest, along dirt paths and unpaved roads, only a small portion is on pavement or asphalt.

Pchelina and the neighboring land encompass about 70 square kilometers made up mainly by forests. Nature here has been conserved, while at the same time there are walking paths and access roads. The area has been studied, mapped and has marked sights of interest. In the forest you can see wild animals – mostly deer, rabbits, and more rarely wild boar. Pchelina is a part of a protected area, "Ostrovche" BG0000173. The terrain is diverse, the sights are beautiful and are a great illustration of ‘Ludogorie’ (Wild Forests).

Here you can find information on how to reach the start / finish area

The competition offers the following categories:

• 25 km running;
• 11 km running;
• 25 km cycling;
• Duathlon 25+11 km;
• Individual triathlon (1/27/11 km);
• Relay triathlon (1/27/11 km);
• 2 km kids’ run.

The route is mostly in the shade of a forest. You can see more about the routs here.

Runners, cyclists and duathlonists will start from a big meadow near the asphalt road in Pchelina, just after you pass the two lakes as you come from Razgrad. The coordinates of the Start/Final are 43°28'34.19"N 26°28'3.12"E.  

Triathletes start with swimming from the beach of Pchelina Lake - 2 (coordinates 43°29'27.14"N 26°28'13.48"E). After completing the swimming stage, they continue cycling along the paths near the lakes, pass through the Start/Finish meadow and continue along the route. The cycling stage ends at the Start/Finish meadow and continues with running, which also finishes there. Duathletes follow the same cycling and running structure (without swimming).

You can see the schedule and the start times here.

Control and Aid stations are spaced about 5 kilometers apart from each other. At the Start/Final there will be a trade booth with food, drinks and toilets.

Water, fruit, basic medical supplies and plastic bags for trash will be provided at  the Control and Aid stations and the Start/Final. Bibs of the competitors will be recorded at control and Aid stations. Trash disposal is only allowed at or within 50 m of the Control and Aid Stations.

You can find the schedule of the event here.

Registration and fees:

Registration for the competition starts on Jan 1, 2026 

The fee includes:

• fruit and water at the Start/Final and at the Control and refreshment stalls;
• marked and prepared route;
• rescue team for the swim leg of the triathlon;
• secure transition zone for triathlon and duathlon;
• time measuring and final placing;
• prizes;
• a finisher medal;
• health care at the Start/Final.

Prizes:

• Prizes will be given for the first three positions in each category.

Accommodation:

• Free tent camp in the area of Start/Final from Friday;
• Razgrad Municipality Lodge, located approximately 2 km from the start area. For reservations, call +359 894 317 447;
• Bulgarian Tourist Union (BTS) Lodge, phone: +359 889 170 447. Located approximately 2 km from the start area;
• Hotel accommodation in the surrounding area and in the city of Razgrad.

With the support of

Municipality of Razgrad, Sunotec, Inoxis, Agrochemconsult-3, Bulgarian Red Cross - Razgrad, Leya, Yako, Soleti Hrus-Hrus, Gold Nutrition, TOP Rent-A-Car, Klipsch, harmonica
Supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports under the "Sport – A Way of Life" Programme.