Salomon Vitosha Trail 2026

SALOMON VITOSHA TRAIL 2026 REGULATIONS

Salomon Vitosha Trail is an organized mountain running competition held in the high-altitude parts of Vitosha Mountain. The event aims to support the development and promotion of trail running among a wide audience, from outdoor enthusiasts to professional athletes.

The race is organized by the "NSA SIVEN" Orienteering Sports Club (Sofia) and the "Sofia – European Capital of Sport" Foundation, with the support of the Sport Box retail chain and other sponsors.

The 2026 edition features three courses with three distinct levels of difficulty.

PROGRAM

June 6, 2026 (Saturday)

• 07:30 – 08:15 – Race Secretariat opens for race pack collection and on-site registration.

• 08:15 – Technical briefing and safety instructions (Attendance is mandatory).

• 08:30 – Start: 40 km distance.

• 08:45 – Start: 27 km distance.

• 09:00 – Start: 12 km distance.

CUT-OFF TIMES

• 40 km: Total time limit: 8 hours 30 mins (until 17:00). Intermediate cut-off at Cherni Vrah summit: 13:00.

• 27 km: Total time limit: 7 hours (until 15:45).

• 12 km: Total time limit: 4 hours (until 13:00).

The Award Ceremony will take place at the Start/Finish area in front of Aleko Hut once the top three finishers in each distance and category have crossed the line.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Event Location: Vitosha Nature Park

START: Aleko Hut

FINISH: Aleko Hut

• Long Course (Blue): 40.1 km | 2,000m Total Elevation Gain | 7 Checkpoints (Aid stations at CP2, CP4, CP5, CP6). Cut-off time: 8:30 hours.

• Medium Course (Red): 26.7 km | 1,280m Total Elevation Gain | 5 Checkpoints (Aid stations at CP4, CP5, CP6 + Start/Finish). Cut-off time: 7:00 hours.

• Short Course (Yellow): 12 km | 590m Total Elevation Gain | 3 Checkpoints (Aid station at CP4 + Start/Finish). Cut-off time: 4:00 hours.

Detailed route data can be found  here 

Event Date: 06/06/2026

REGISTRATION FEES