Tarnava marathon

Maratonul Tarnavei
Event date: June 17 - 18, 2023
Location: Tarnaveni, Mures
Competition type: Cross Country MTB, Cross Country Trail Running

The Maratonul Tarnavei is a sporting event organized by the Asociația Târnaveni Cycling, Ruck Ventilatoare and CS Next Sports and will have the start and finish this year in the Ruck Ventilatoare premises, in the Municipality of Târnaveni, Mureș County, Transylvania region.

The MARATONUL TÂRNAVEI event includes two competitions:
CROSS COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKE and CROSS COUNTRY TRAIL RUNNING.

Now in its 7th edition, the Târnavei Marathon aims to support a healthy lifestyle and promote cycling and running as a way to spend free time in nature.
The main objectives of the competition are to encourage cycling and running, increase ecological education and respect for nature and the environment, and raise awareness of the benefits of outdoor sports on the human body.

At the same time, the Târnavei Marathon wants to create the right space to bring together athletes who share the same values of a healthy lifestyle, thus forming a strong community.

Family route - 18 km
Difficulty: medium, easy
Recommended: beginner cyclists and minors, necessarily accompanied by one of the parents or legal guardians (except for minors licensed by the Romanian Cycling Federation), of average level, who managed to pedal/train this year, preferably also off-road, covering distances greater than 18 km. It is recommended that participants have good MTB technique (stability, choosing the right route, overcoming various obstacles: ditches, roots, branches) both on single trail climbs and on descents.

Medium route 35 km
Difficulty: medium
Recommended: amateur cyclists, with a good level of training, who managed to train this year on off-road routes, covering distances greater than 35 km. The route is recommended for those who have participated in other MTB competitions and can be covered by bicycle approximately 99%, in good weather conditions (dry ground). Minors are prohibited, with the exception of participants registered in the 14-17 year old category, licensed by the Romanian Cycling Federation.

Long route 60 km
Difficulty: medium/advanced
Recommended: trained cyclists, who regularly pedal off-road distances greater than 50 km, and have participated in other MTB competitions, in long laps. The route is not very technical, but the difficulty lies in the positive difference in level accumulated along the route which can be covered by bicycle approximately 99% in good weather conditions (dry ground) and if there is the necessary physical preparation.

Registration and more information:
https://maratonultarnavei.ro/