Commemorative race · 5 km · Brașov · 37th edition

Crosul 15 Noiembrie 2026

Along the workers' route of 15 November 1987, from Section 440 of the „Steagul Roșu” factory to the former county Party headquarters, today the Prefecture.

The 2026 date hasn't been announced; it is usually the weekend nearest 15 November.

5 km on asphalt
Free
Since 1990
Kids' race

Registration for the 2026 edition hasn't opened yet

Registration page

Runners at Crosul 15 Noiembrie in Brașov — Photo: bizbrasov.ro

Crosul 15 Noiembrie is a free 5 km commemorative road race in Brașov along the route of the workers of the „Steagul Roșu” truck factory in the revolt of 15 November 1987: from the former Section 440, along Strada Poienelor, Calea București and Bulevardul 15 Noiembrie, to the Prefecture on Bulevardul Eroilor. It has been run since 1990; the 2026 edition, the 37th, hasn't been officially announced yet.

The course

5 km along the 1987 route

The start is inside the former factory, where the strike began; the finish is in front of the building the workers marched to. The map shows the course; below it are the places you pass and what happened there.

5 km
Crosul 15 Noiembrie, 5 km
Distance
5 km
Surface
Asphalt
Fee
Free
Limit (2025)
60 min
Age (2025)
13+
Start → finish
Factory → Prefecture
Point to point and slightly downhill: the finish is about 24 m lower than the start.
Course page
On the map
Kids' race
Distances
250 m – 1.2 km
Ages
0–12
Start
Prefecture
By age group: 0–3 (250 m), 4–6 (500 m), 7–9 (800 m), 10–12 (1.2 km), after the main race. These are the organiser's distances for 2025 and may vary slightly.

The course on the map was redrawn by Competi.ro on OpenStreetMap along the streets the organiser lists; it is not an official file. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Places on the course

km 0Former Section 440 of the „Steagul Roșu” factoryToday the Roman Industrial Park. The strike began here on the night of 14–15 November 1987; the race has started here since 2018.
km 0.5Strada PoienelorThe first street of the 1987 march.
km 0.7Calea BucureștiThe column climbed towards the centre along Calea București; townspeople joined on the way.
km 2.6Memorial cross by the County HospitalMarchers sang „Deșteaptă-te, române!” here. The annual commemoration takes place here too.
km 3.1„Trei Alimentare” junctionCalea București meets Bulevardul 15 Noiembrie.
km 3.1–4.5Bulevardul 15 NoiembrieThe boulevard is named after the day of the revolt.
km 3.6HidromecanicaWorkers from here, and from the Tractorul plant, joined the march.
km 4.6Monument to the anticommunist fightersOn Bulevardul Eroilor, next to the „Sică Alexandrescu” Theatre.
km 5Prefecture, Bulevardul EroilorThe former county Party headquarters, where the 1987 march was heading. The finish is here.

Kilometres are approximate, read off the drawn course; the finish is on Bulevardul Eroilor.

15 November 1987

What the race commemorates

The revolt of the workers of the Brașov truck factory, known as „Steagul Roșu”, joined by the people of the city. Since 2021, under Law 215/2021, 15 November is the Day of the Brașov Anticommunist Revolt of 1987.

14 November, evening
Workers receive heavily cut wages with no explanation. The night shift refuses to start work, beginning with Section 440.
15 November, morning
It was a Sunday and an election day. The first shift joins the strike; several thousand workers gather at 10:00 in front of the administrative building.
The march
A column of about 400 people sets off for the centre along Strada Poienelor and Calea București. Workers from Tractorul and Hidromecanica, pupils, students and residents join: the column grows to several thousand.
The slogans
From „We want food for our children!” and „We want heating!” to „Down with Ceaușescu!” and „Down with communism!”.
At the Party building
The crowd enters the county Party headquarters; Ceaușescu's portrait is thrown out and burned, together with the Party flag.
16–25 November
Special Securitate troops arrive and the crowd disperses. Arrests follow: more than 190 people are investigated.
3 December
61 defendants receive sentences of 6 months to 3 years, served as corrective labour; many are forcibly moved to other towns.
1990
The first edition of the race along the route of the march.

Figures differ between sources; ours come from the Sighet Memorial chronology, IICCMER and the explanatory memorandum to Law 215/2021.

Race day

How the 2025 edition ran

The organiser hasn't published the 2026 schedule yet. For reference, this is how the 2025 edition ran (Saturday 15 November 2025):

Race pack collection: Wednesday to Friday, 15:30–20:00, at Sport Guru, Coresi Shopping Resort. No collection on race day, except for runners from outside Brașov who ask by email.
The start: At 11:00, from the Roman Industrial Park (former Section 440). Leave bags at the start by 10:45; collect them at the Prefecture from 11:20.
Time limit: 60 minutes. Anyone over the limit continues on the pavement.
Kids' race: At 12:15, from the Prefecture, by age group.
Prizes: At 13:30, in front of the Prefecture: 300 / 250 / 200 lei for the top three in every age group, women and men.
In the race pack: Bib with chip, T-shirt, medal, personalised bag for your kit, bag transport from start to finish, water and snacks at the finish.

Practical

Start and finish in different places

Getting to the start: The RATBV „Roman” stop on Strada Poienelor is next to the start. In 2025 nearby lines were diverted between 9:30 and 13:30, so be at the start before 9:30.
Bags: Leave them at the start in the bag from your race pack; the organiser carries them to the finish, where you collect them.
Changing and toilets: Changing tents and portable toilets at the start and the finish.
Parking: The Bulevardul Eroilor car park by the finish closes from the day before. There is no official parking advice for the start.

Results

Past editions

2025 · 36th edition
1,238 runners classified over 5 km (713 men, 525 women) and 245 children. Winners: Silviu Stoica, 15:15 and Alexandra Maria Hudea, 17:30.
2025 results (MAXVELO TIME)
2024 · 35th edition
985 runners classified over 5 km (601 men, 384 women). Winners: Damian Mititelu, 14:45 and Nicoleta-Alina Gheorghe, 19:03.
2024 results (BibChip)

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Crosul 15 Noiembrie?

When is Crosul 15 Noiembrie 2026?

The organiser hasn't announced the 2026 date yet. The race is usually held on the weekend nearest 15 November; in 2025 it was on Saturday 15 November 2025.

How much does it cost?

Entry is free (since 2024). Places are limited: in 2025 there were 1,500 for the 5 km and 300 for the kids' race, and registration closed early.

Where are the start and the finish?

The start is in the Roman Industrial Park, at the former Section 440 of the „Steagul Roșu” factory; the finish is on Bulevardul Eroilor, in front of the Prefecture. In between, the course follows Strada Poienelor, Calea București and Bulevardul 15 Noiembrie.

How old do I need to be for the 5 km?

In 2025, at least 13. Children up to 12 have their own race from the Prefecture, from 250 m to 1.2 km.

Where do I collect my race pack?

In 2025: Wednesday to Friday, 15:30–20:00, at Sport Guru, Coresi Shopping Resort. For 2026, the organiser announces the place and hours on 15noiembrie.ro.

What does the race commemorate?

The revolt of the workers of the Brașov truck factory („Steagul Roșu”) on 15 November 1987, joined by the people of the city. The course follows the march to the county Party headquarters, today the Prefecture.

Where are the results?

The 2025 results are on Sporthive (MAXVELO TIME timing) and the 2024 results on RaceResult (BibChip). The links are above, under Past editions.

Sources

Checked on the organiser's website and in the historical sources on 13 October 2026.

Competi.ro is not the race organiser. Registration and official information are on 15noiembrie.ro.

Run the 1987 route

Free registration is on 15noiembrie.ro, where the organiser announces when it opens.