Mechi Chal Trail Chepelare

Mechi Chal Trail is an exciting mountain race taking place on May 3, 2026, in Chepelare, at the Olympic Square. The courses pass through mountain routes and forest trails in the Rhodope Mountains, suitable for both beginners and experienced trail runners. The race offers three distances with varying elevation gains, challenging participants with true mountain terrain. Every finisher receives a medal, and the winners are awarded cash and material prizes.

Start packages are distributed on May 2 from 15:00 to 20:00 at Borika Hotel and on May 3 from 8:00 at the Olympic Square. Participants under 16 years old can only participate in the 7.6 km distance. Every finisher receives a medal, and prizes for the top three places include cash and material awards. It is recommended to fill out participation declarations in advance. Payment at the moment is only via bank transfer. The distances include 7.6 km, 15 km, and 30 km with positive elevation gains of 420 m, 820 m, and 1640 m respectively; start and finish at the Olympic Square in Chepelare; the courses are in mountain and forest terrains.