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Pirin Trail 17K

Basic Listing
  1. XCoSports
  2. 2027 Edition

The shortest trail at Pirin Ultra: a 17K foothill loop from Bansko, open from age 14

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Interactive map with aid stations, elevation & weather
DirectionsExplore
Registration OpensSeptember 14, 2026
DeadlineAugust 23, 2027
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September 11, 2027
Saturday 9:00am GMT+3 start
Bansko
Bulgaria
17.4 km
Loop Course
732 m
Elevation Gain
Historical weather
48°F / 64°FLo/Hi Temp
46°F / 62°FFeels Like
41%Cloud Cover
0% (0.09 in)Precipitation
6 mphWind Speed
69%Humidity
7:03 AMSunrise
7:41 PMSunset
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Beginner Friendly
Suitable for first-timers
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2016
Established

What Makes It Great

Route E is a 17 km loop from the Central Square in Bansko through the forested foothills of the Pirin. It has one aid station at The Bridge, near halfway, and about 700 m of climbing and descent, with a 6-hour cutoff. It is the only Pirin Ultra trail distance open to runners from age 14 (minors need a parent's consent), and the only one that does not require mountain insurance. A short list of mandatory gear still applies, and trail shoes with proper lugs are checked.

Difficulty

Entry-Level
2/10

Suitable for first-timers

Race Highlights

Open from age 14
The only Pirin Ultra trail distance that runners under 18 may enter
6-hour cutoff
Generous time for 17 km and 700 m of climbing
Starts and ends in Bansko
Loop from the Central Square, with one aid station at The Bridge

Pirin Trail 17K

Bansko, BulgariaSeptember 11, 2027

September 11, 2027

Pirin Trail 17K is a loop trail race in Bansko, Bulgaria, held on September 11, 2027. The course covers 17.4 km, climbs 732 m, and has a 6h cutoff.

Course map for Pirin Trail 17K
DistDistance17.4 km
GainElevation Gain732 m
LimitCutoff6 h

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensSeptember 14, 2026
Registration DeadlineAugust 23, 2027
Race DaySeptember 11, 2027

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
17.4 km
Distance
Loop
Route
6h
Cutoff Time
1,174 m
Average Elevation
732 m
Total Ascent
732 m
Total Descent
1,491 m
High Point
929 m
Low Point
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Course map for Pirin Trail 17K
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Aid Stations & Cutoffs

LocationkmElevationCutoffCrew
Start
Start
0.0929 m—
The Bridge
Aid Station
8.51,149 m—
Finish
Finish
17.4929 m
6h3:00 PM

Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s published information and can change. Check the official race site before planning around them.

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Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • External assistance is permitted only within 100 meters before or after the official aid station.
Daylight
12h 38m
7:03 AM7:41 PM
64°F / 48°F
Feels like 62°F / 46°F
Temperature Hi/Lo
0% (0.09 in)
Precipitation
6 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
41%
Cloud Cover
Based on historical averages for September 13

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

  • Bottles or bladder with at least 0.5 liter capacity
  • Emergency insulating foil
  • Mobile phone
  • Trail shoes with suitable lugs (Road shoes or worn-out lugs are not allowed to start)

Recommended Gear

  • Waterproof jacket
  • One light source (headlamp/flashlight)
  • Hat or cap
  • Compass
  • Whistle
  • First aid kit (Bandage, gauze, tape, analgesic, antihistamine tablets, disinfectant)
  • GPS device/watch with the race track and/or area map
  • Sunscreen and vaseline
  • Sunglasses
  • Trekking poles
  • Spare batteries for lights
  • Gloves
  • Cash
  • Knife
  • Animal repellent spray

Race reports from other Pirin Ultra events

Race Report Pirin Ultra: Hallucinations During the Hardest 100-Miler in EuropePirin Ultra 160K
By Sam Bracke • 2023
A Write-up on the Pirin Ultra 100 (Hardrock Qualifier)Pirin Ultra 160K
By Jason Doedderlein • 2024

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Register•September 11, 2027