A technical 68K loop through UNESCO-protected Pirin National Park — unmarked and demanding
The Pirin Ultra 68K is a demanding high-mountain loop through the heart of Pirin National Park, covering 68 kilometers with over 4,400 meters of climbing on technical singletrack and alpine terrain. Like all Pirin Ultra distances, the course carries no marking — runners must navigate the entire route by GPS through pristine wilderness between Bansko and the highest reaches of the mountain. Four aid stations provide support across the loop, but long remote stretches between them demand strong mountain endurance and self-sufficiency.
Experienced ultrarunners
Bansko, BulgariaSeptember 12, 2026
Pirin Ultra 68K is a loop trail race in Bansko, Bulgaria, held on September 12, 2026. The course covers 68 km, climbs 4,185 m, and has a 20h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 928 m | — | |
Banderitsa Aid Station | 10.1 | 1,821 m | 3h | |
h. Begovitsa Aid Station | 29.4 | 1,805 m | 10h | |
h. Trite Reki Aid Station | 40.2 | 1,605 m | 14h | |
h. Demyanitsa Aid Station | 55.7 | 1,903 m | 18h | |
Finish Finish | 68.0 | 942 m | 20h |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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