May 16, 2027
May 16, 2027 Estimated date
Stara Zagora
Пресечен терен
50 km
37 km
Полумаратон
50 km, 37 km, Полумаратон
Пресечен терен
Казанлък, Казанлък, Bulgaria
Registration and pricing
Колоездене – Хоби 37km
Колоездене – Трудно 47km
Дуатлон – 37+22km
Дуатлон Щафета – 37+22km
Колоездене – PRO 64km
Estimated date. We have not received an official date for this race.
Race description
Spokes and Thorns 2026 is a cross-country mountain biking and duathlon race held in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains near Kazanlak. The race offers routes of varying difficulty, suitable for both beginners and advanced cyclists. In addition to the sporting competition, participants and guests can enjoy a festival featuring live music, outdoor cinema, yoga, horseback riding, and other activities. The event brings together sport, entertainment, and community in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Highlights
- The Hobby route is 37 km with 1,274 m of elevation gain, suitable for cyclists of all levels.
- The Difficult route is 47 km with 1,781 m of elevation gain, featuring challenging climbs and technical descents for advanced riders.
- The duathlon includes 37 km of cycling and 22 km of running, with the cycling route overlapping the Hobby route.
Additional information
Registration includes insurance for medical and rescue expenses, support for a charitable cause, aid stations with food and drinks, a medical team, and festival activities at the start/finish area, including live music, horseback riding, archery, and aerial yoga. A children’s race for children up to 12 years old takes place on 16.05.2026 at 17:00 near the start/finish area. It includes a children’s race, a tent campsite, insurance, aid stations, and charitable giving.
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