Pirin Run 2025 — Mountain Running and Cycling

Pirin National Park · June 2025

Location Run

Trail running and mountain biking in the heart of Pirin National Park — for amateurs and professionals alike

🏃 Trail Running 🚵 MTB 📅14–15 June 2025 📍 Bansko

Distances

Choose Your Route

🏃 Trail Running

Pirin Ultra

42 km

Vertical Drop

+2 400m

Time Limit

12 hours

Level

Advanced

Max. Altitude

2 600m

A true test for experienced runners — from Bansko to the high peaks of Pirin and back. The route passes by the Yavorov Hut, Tevno Lake, and Sinanitsa Lake. Tevno Lake and Lake Sinanisko.

🏃 Trail Running

Pirin Trail

21 km

Vertical Drop

+1 100m

Time Limit

6 hours

Level

Intermediate

Max. Altitude

2 200m

The classic distance — perfect for regular runners with moderate mountain experience. Features stunning views of Banderitsa and the Banderishki Lakes.

🚵 MTB

Pirin Bike

38 km

Vertical Drop

+1 800m

Time Limit

5 hours

Level

Advanced

Max. Altitude

2 100m

A technical singletrack through the ancient forests of Pirin. Includes a special timed segment across Banderishka Polyana.

👟Open to all

Pirin Kids

5 km

Vertical Drop

+200m

Time Limit

None

Level

All

Min. age

6 years

A family fun run and walk for children and beginners along scenic forest paths around Bansko. A finisher medal for everyone!

About the Event

The Mountain is Your Racetrack

Pirin Run is an annual outdoor festival — an exciting event that brings together trail running and mountain biking enthusiasts from all over Bulgaria and Europe.

The routes run entirely along marked trails within Pirin National Park — sheltered by ancient pine forests, passing glacial lakes with stunning views of the Vihren and Kutelo peaks.

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Pirin National Park

All routes are within a UNESCO World Heritage protected area

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Official Results & Awards

Category rankings, podium ceremonies, and finisher medals for everyone

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Aid Station Support

Food, water, and medical assistance available every 5–8 km

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On-Course Photo Zones

Free high-quality photos from our official event photographers

500+ Participants

4 Distances

2600 Max. Elevation

2 Days of Challenge

Programme

The two days

Sat
07:00

Start — Pirin Ultra 42km

Central Square, Bansko · Registration from 06:00

Running

Sat
08:30

Start — Pirin Trail 21km

Central Square, Bansko

Running

Sat
09:00

Start — Pirin Bike MTB 38km

Area: station · Registration from 08:00

MTB

Sat
17:00

Awards Ceremony - Day 1

Central Square · Open to the public

Public

Sun
09:00

Start — Pirin Kids 5km

Forest trail, Bansko · For families & kids 6+

Running

Sun
13:00

Final Podium Ceremony & Closing Event

Central Square · Music & live awards

Public

Registration — Pirin Run 2025

Start in the mountain

Spaces are limited. Early bird registrations include a discount and a race starter kit.