68 km

Route B

  • Distance: 68 km

  • Elevation Gain: +4,400m

  • Elevation Loss: -4,400m

  • Aid Stations: 4

  • Start Time: 05:00 / 12.09

  • Cut-off Time: 20h

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IMPORTANT

➡️ Important: All participants will undergo a mandatory medical examination before receiving their race kit (no additional charge).

✅ If the medical team confirms that your health condition is suitable for endurance sports (mountain running or cycling), you will be allowed to start. If the doctors determine that a participant is not fit (an underlying health condition independent of training that is a contraindication for participation, e.g. acute illness, cardiovascular or respiratory problems, etc.), we will refund 100% of the fee.

Participants and competition rules
  1. External assistance is not allowed on the course except within +/- 100 meters before/after official aid stations. Pacing is forbidden.
  2. Every participant must be in good physical condition and able to use a map, compass and GPS in all weather and at any time of day or night, and move safely in mountain terrain.
  3. Each participant is obliged to help another participant in an emergency situation.
  4. Participation is at the competitor’s own responsibility. The organizer does not bear responsibility for any injuries or incidents to the participants during the race.
  5. Each participant is personally responsible for their equipment and for equipment provided by the Organizer. The participant must carry all equipment according to the race instructions from the Start to the Finish. Loss or leaving equipment on the course may lead to disqualification.
  6. Each participant must wear the bib number in a clearly visible place as provided by the Organizer.
  7. Each participant should be able to give first aid.
  8. Participants have the right to wear sponsor logos.
  9. The organizer, medical or rescue team reserves the right to stop a participant if their physical or mental condition does not allow safe continuation.
  10. The organizer is not responsible for participants’ actions that are in violation of the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria and the rules of Pirin Ultra.
  11. All questions related to the race and results must be addressed to the Organizer; appeals may be submitted in writing.
  12. In case of severe meteorological conditions, the Organizer reserves the right to postpone the planned start times by up to 24 hours.
Aid Stations – Route B
Aid Station Km (total) Km (section) D+ D- Cut-off
Bansko 0 0 0 0 0:00:00
Banderitsa 10 10 877 7 3:00:00
h. Begovitsa 30 20 1357 1374 10:00:00
h. Trite Reki 40 10 870 1046 14:00:00
h. Demyanitsa 57 17 1063 785 18:00:00
Bansko 68 11 35 996 20:00:00

At the designated Aid Stations the organizer provides food and drinks, which should be considered as additional. The stations offer a sufficient variety, but relying solely on them to finish the race is not advisable.

Mandatory minimum personal equipment
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Two light sources (headlamps/flashlights)
  • Bottles or bladder with total capacity of at least 1 liter
  • Emergency insulating foil for cold conditions
  • Hat/cap
  • Thermal base layer (top, tights/leggings and/or socks) fully covering the arms and legs
  • Compass
  • Mobile phone
  • Whistle
  • First aid kit (bandage, gauze, tape, analgesic, antihistamine tablets, disinfectant)
  • Race track loaded on a GPS device (for the courses where applicable)
Additional recommended equipment
  • GPS device/watch with the race track and/or a map of the area
  • Sunscreen/vaseline
  • Sunglasses
  • Trekking poles
  • Spare batteries for lights
  • Gloves
  • Cash
  • Knife
  • Animal repellent spray
Footwear Requirement

Please pay special attention to your running shoes: they must have suitable trail lugs for technical trail running. Participants wearing road-running shoes or with worn-out lugs will not be allowed to participate.

Road shoe vs trail shoe outsole example

At the designated Aid Stations the organizer provides food and drinks, which should be considered as additional. The stations offer a sufficient variety, but relying solely on them to finish the race is not advisable.

Pirin Ultra 68K Program
Friday 11.09.2026
  • 13:00-20:00 Registration and mandatory equipment check
  • 16:00-16:30 Technical Conference (English)
  • 16:30-17:00 Technical Conference (Bulgarian)
Saturday 12.09.2026
  • 05:00 Start of Pirin Ultra 68K
Sunday 13.09.2026
  • 09:00 Award ceremony for Pirin Ultra 68K

Location: Central Square, Bansko

IMPORTANT:

  • Registration for participants after the specified times for equipment checks will not be allowed.
  • Participants must adhere to the scheduled times.
  • It is necessary to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start in the designated starting area.
Route profile – Route B
Cut-off time
D+/- for the section
Total distance to the station
Color of tourist trail marking

At the designated Aid Stations the organizer provides food and drinks, which should be considered as additional. The stations offer a sufficient variety, but relying solely on them to finish the race is not advisable.

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