Балкански шампионат по крос кънтри

The 2026 Balkan Cross Country Championships will be held in Koynare, Bulgaria, on November 7. The event is organized by the local Spartak-Koynare Athletics Club in cooperation with the town hall, Cherven Bryag Municipality, and the Bulgarian Athletics Federation. The course is designed around the stadium and the athletics club buildings, near the town center, and will welcome more than 600 athletes and guests. Koynare is an established host of running competitions, with a long-standing tradition and experience in organizing sporting events.

More than 600 athletes, team representatives, referees, organizers, and fans are expected to attend. The event is part of the sports calendar of Balkan Athletics and the Bulgarian Athletics Federation. In late October 2026, Koynare will also host the national cross country championships as preparation for the Balkan Championships. The course is around the stadium and athletics club buildings, and hotels within a 20 km radius can accommodate more than 600 participants and guests.