25 km

Route D

  • Distance: 25 km

  • Elevation Gain: +1,000m

  • Elevation Loss: -1,600m

  • Aid Stations: 2

  • Start Time: 10:00 / 13.09

  • Cut-off Time: 10h

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IMPORTANT
  • Important: To participate it is mandatory to provide a valid medical certificate at kit pickup or earlier, confirming that the participant is fit to take part in events involving physical exertion from running, mountain running or cycling. The certificate must be issued no earlier than 6 months before the start. You can download the form here.
  • If you are a member of a sports club under a licensed federation and have already passed your annual medical check, you do not need to present a separate certificate. A document from your club or federation that you undergo regular medical control is sufficient.
  • If you do not have a valid medical certificate or a document from a club/federation, and you have not taken part in Tryavna Ultra this year, you can undergo a medical check on site when receiving your starter pack (fee: 12 BGN).
  • Participants without a medical certificate or a club/federation document will <strong>not be allowed to start</strong>, and the participation fee is non‑refundable.
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 D
Aid Station Km (total) Km (section) D+ D- Cut-off
Banderishka polyana 0 0 0 0 0:00:00
h. Vihren 4 4 397 17 -
h. Demyanitsa 13 9 603 730 -
Bansko 25 12 120 1050 10:00:00

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
  • One light source (headlamp/flashlight)
  • Bottles or bladder with total capacity of at least 1 liter
  • Emergency insulating foil for cold conditions
  • Hat/cap
  • 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.

Attention to all participants in Pirin Trail 25K!

There will be free organized transport from Bansko to the start at Banderishka Polyana. The buses will depart from the parking behind the "Nikola Vaptsarov" Community Center (see the location here). We recommend that you avoid using your own transport to reach the start in order to prevent unwanted situations.

IMPORTANT! Buses will depart exactly at 07:30. Please be on time and follow the stated hour.

Pirin Trail 25K Program
Saturday 12.09.2026
  • 13:00-20:00 Registration and mandatory equipment check
  • 16:00-16:30 Technical Conference (English)
  • 16:30-17:00 Technical Conference (Bulgarian)
Sunday 13.09.2026
  • 06:00-07:00 Late registration and mandatory equipment check
  • 07:30 Organized transport to Banderishka Polyana
  • 10:00 Start of Pirin Trail 25K
  • 18:00 Award ceremony for Pirin Trail 25K

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 D
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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