Балкан ултра

Balkan Ultra is a challenging mountain race held in the area around Pleven Hut, Apriltsi. The courses include technical sections with significant elevation gain and require good physical fitness and mountain skills. Participants can choose between two main distances—Sky and Ultra—each with a unique route through beautiful and challenging mountain terrain. The race offers impressive views and varied trails, including passages over peaks such as Botev and Mlechnia Chal.

Participants in the Ultra distance must have valid mountain insurance and must have finished two races with at least 4,000 meters of elevation gain in the past 3 years. Entry to the Sky distance is open to all. A GPS device is mandatory for navigation using the provided GPS track. There are checkpoints with cut-off times, for example, at Petolachkata—10 hours. The courses include technical sections; accommodation options include Pleven Hut, camping, or staying in Apriltsi. The race is approximately 78 km long, with a record under 13 hours.