Marathons in Romania 2026: Routes, Dates & Elevation Guide

Romania is home to 2 marathons in our database, spread across cities including Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.

Bucharest Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 9,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

BucharestRomania

Bucharest Marathon

The Bucharest Marathon attracts about 9,000 finishers each October through Romania's capital. The course passes the Palace of Parliament, Revolution Square, and Herăstrău Park on wide Bucharest boulevards. October mild weather and a flat profile make it the largest marathon in Romania.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Cluj-NapocaRomania

Cluj-Napoca Marathon

The Cluj-Napoca Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on an urban road in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It is one of Romania's best-known full marathons outside Bucharest. The course passes Somes River roads, city-center boulevards, and Transylvanian urban hills. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027