Tryavna Ultra (Bulgarian: Трявна Ултра) is one of the biggest ultramarathon races in Bulgaria. It is held every year in July in the region around Tryavna. The longest course is 141 km long with 5840 m of elevation gain. Two additional courses are available - 76 km with 2820 m of elevation gain and 23 km with 706 m.[1] The route of the long distance runs through the heart of the Balkan cultural heritage – architectural park Bozhentsi, an attractive place for tourists from around the world, through beautiful woodlands in eco-park Bulgarian woman, through three municipalities and dozens of picturesque villages.

Tryavna Ultra is a qualifying race for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, 141 km course ensures 6 points, while the 76 km course - 4 points.[2]

Race winners edit

 
A medal for every finisher in Tryavna Ultra marathon

141 km

Year Champion (m) Nationality Time Champion (f) Nationality Time
2017 Rosen Rusev   17:49:03 Desislava Tsvetanova   25:24:30
2016 Ivaylo Hadzhiev   20:25:30 Antoniya Grigorova   26:10:54

76 km

Year Champion (m) Nationality Time Champion (f) Nationality Time
2017 Stanimir Dimitrov   07:44:00 Radosveta Simeonova   07:52:30
2016 Miroslav Spasov   07:22:36 Tonya Tsvyatkova   09:11:47

23 km

Year Champion (m) Nationality Time Champion (f) Nationality Time
2017 Valentin Paskalev   01:36:34 Tanya Dimitrova   01:47:20
2016 Valentin Paskalev   01:38:11 Ilinca Maria Tempeanu   02:02:47

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