Cugir, Romania · Saturday, September 5, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ultramarathon Cugirace

Race completed

69 km Distance

2,730 m Climbing

7.5 Grit · Hardcore

45.8365° N, 23.3700° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 13 hours 11:18 min/km average. Comfortable. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 472 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~63 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (69.4km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 09 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 514 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	69.4km	63	Lucian Dumitriu · 07:00:56	Ioana Azimi-Anaraki · 07:48:11
2023	69.4km	71	Vasile Adrian Stefan · 06:13:29	Adriana Anisia Cojocaru · 08:34:03
2022	69.4km	43	Razvan Mihai Matei · 06:43:29	Stefania Buzincu · 07:51:16
2021	67.5km	37	George Andrei Corfita · 07:35:58	Stefania Buzincu · 08:11:29
2019	55km	39	Vasile Adrian Stefan · 05:22:23	Cristina Cecan · 06:19:03

The field shrank 11% between 2023 (71) and 2024 (63). 11% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (69.4km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 69 km of trail with 2,730 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 69 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,730 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Ultramarathon Cugirace, a 69-kilometer trail race in Cugir, Romania, has been organised by Asociația Raw Nature Experience since 2019. With 2730 meters of elevation gain, runners face 39.6 meters of climb for every kilometer.

The time limit of 13 hours is tighter than 45% of 50-mile races, requiring an average pace faster than 11.3 minutes per kilometer. The field of 63 finishers in 2024 was larger than 60% of its 655 peer races in the 50-mile category. Entry fees range from 130 to 180 RON.

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