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The legend returns — a mountain marathon in the Cindrel massif
25 July 2026 · Păltiniș, Sibiu
From an accessible 12 km cross-country run to a 91 km ultra with +5,500 m of climbing, Cindrel în Alergare takes on the ridges and forests of the Cindrel massif above Păltiniș. Four distances, one mountain, start and finish at Tabăra Șanta.
Date
25 July 2026
Where
Păltiniș, Sibiu
Distances
12–91 km
Max vertical
+5,500 m
The race
Now at its 11th edition, Cindrel în Alergare is one of Romania's classic mountain-running weekends — the legend returns to the Cindrel massif, between Șanta and Păltiniș in the highlands of Sibiu county.
The course climbs from the pine forests around Tabăra Șanta onto open alpine ridges, giving every distance the raw scale of the Cindrel: long climbs, fast descents and summit air. Whether it's your first mountain race or your next ultra, there's a distance built for you.
Distances
A difficulty ladder from an accessible cross-country run to a serious high-mountain ultra. Pick the distance that matches your mountain legs — every race shares the same start and finish at Tabăra Șanta.
A short cross-country run to taste the mountain — the friendliest way into Cindrel în Alergare.
For: First-timers & families
RegisterA true half-marathon on the trail, with real climbing to test steady mountain runners.
For: Experienced trail runners
RegisterThe pro line — a full mountain marathon for experienced runners who want a hard day out.
For: Experienced runners
RegisterThe full Cindrel: 91 km and +5,500 m of vertical across the massif's highest ridges — a genuine high-mountain ultra for hardened runners.
For: Ultra & high-mountain veterans
RegisterEntry fees vary by distance — see the official site for the price of each race.
Verticality
The Cindrel doesn't give away altitude. Vertical gain rises steeply from the 12 km cross to the 91 km ultra — and the ultra's +5,500 m is more than twice the height of Romania's highest peak, Moldoveanu (2,544 m), packed into a single mountain day.
+500
12 km
Cros
+1,000
23 km
Semimaraton
+2,200
46 km
Maraton
+5,500
91 km
Ultra Maraton
Practical info
Details
Cindrel În Alergare, ediția a XI-a (Șanta – Păltiniș, 25 iulie 2026) — maraton montan în Munții Cindrel.
On the mountain
Waymarked trails and ridge sections across the Cindrel, with marshals and signage on route.
Supply points with water and food along the course, spaced for each distance.
The longer distances run to time barriers to keep every runner safe on the mountain — check the official rules for each cut-off.
A finisher medal and the Cindrel summit atmosphere waiting at Tabăra Șanta.
Schedule
Good to know
Start with the 12 km cross if you're new to mountain running or want a family-friendly day. Step up to the 23 km semi-marathon or 46 km marathon as your climbing legs grow. The 91 km / +5,500 m ultra is a serious high-mountain challenge for experienced ultrarunners only.
Yes — the marathon and ultra distances run to intermediate and final time barriers so no runner is left out on the mountain after dark. Exact cut-offs are published in the official race rules on inalergare.ro.
High-mountain ultras require a safety kit — typically a waterproof jacket, phone, whistle, water and emergency supplies. The organiser publishes the mandatory equipment list for each distance, so check inalergare.ro before you pack.
Registration opens on 1 February 2026 and closes on 20 July 2026 (or earlier if a distance fills up). Entries are handled on the official site, inalergare.ro.
All distances start and finish at Tabăra Șanta, in the Șanta – Păltiniș area of the Cindrel Mountains, Sibiu county.
Subscribe to follow Cindrel în Alergare and get reminders as start times and rules are confirmed — or register now on the official site.