Crosul Hoia GlobalLogic
We love running through Cluj… we're thrilled to run in the forest!
20 June 2026 · Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
Step out of the city and into Pădurea Hoia — Cluj's famously mysterious forest — for a friendly community cross. No ghost stories required: just shaded trails, cool morning air, and a whole crowd that runs for the joy of it. 13th edition, capped at 800.
The escape
Trade the asphalt for a green retreat
Pick your run
Run through the forest
Four ways into the woods, from a stroll with the kids to a lung-burning 15 km. Each timed course is marshalled and marked.
- 1.5 km
Family
A relaxed loop for kids and parents — no timing pressure, just a first taste of the trail together.
80–100 RON - 3 km+110 m
Cros 3 km
The friendly entry distance. Rolling forest paths with a couple of cheeky climbs to keep it honest.
elevation gain110–130 RON - 7 km+200 m
Cros 7 km
The crowd favourite. Long enough to find your rhythm, varied enough to keep every kilometre interesting.
elevation gain120–160 RON - 15 km+350 m
Cros 15 km
The big one. Deepest into Hoia, the most climbing, and the best bragging rights at the finish.
elevation gain140–160 RON
Mystery & community
The forest's reputation — and ours
Yes, Hoia-Baciu is the forest the internet calls Romania's most haunted. We prefer the version where the only thing chasing you is a personal best. Crosul Hoia is a corporate-backed community run, powered by GlobalLogic, with 13 editions of shared start lines behind it.
A legendary forest
Crooked trees, urban legends, and a name that's travelled the world — Hoia-Baciu is the most atmospheric place to run in Cluj. We lean into the mystery, hold the horror.
A community run
Powered by GlobalLogic, run by the Cluj community. Colleagues, families, clubs and first-timers share the same start line and the same after-race coffee.
13 editions strong
More than a decade of Crosul Hoia. A tradition the city looks forward to every summer — and one more reason the forest feels like home, not a haunted house.
Why join
Why you'll love it
Marked and marshalled trails, a water point on course, chip timing, and a finish-line vibe that's pure Cluj.
Trails, not traffic
Shaded forest singletrack and gravel paths from the first metre — no cars, no asphalt, just trees.
A distance for everyone
Family 1.5 km up to a hilly 15 km. Bring the kids, bring the team, bring your fastest legs.
Chip timing & medals
Every timed run is chip-timed, with a finisher medal and your time waiting at the line.
Community first
Powered by GlobalLogic, run for the joy of it. Coffee, music and high-fives at the finish.
The course
Into Pădurea Hoia
The start and finish sit by the Ethnographic Museum in Romulus Vuia park, with every course looping into the Hoia forest. Scout the map below before race morning.
Race morning
Schedule
A typical Crosul Hoia morning. Exact start times are confirmed by the organiser ahead of the race — check the registration page for the final timetable.
- 08:45
START Cros 15 km
- 09:15
START Cros 7 km
- 09:35
START Cros 3 km
- 11:30
START Family 1.5 km
FAQ
Good to know
How do I register and how much does it cost?
Registration is online at runnersclub.ro/crosulhoia. Entry runs from 80–100 RON for the Family run up to 140–160 RON for the 15 km, with the 3 km at 110–130 RON and the 7 km at 120–160 RON — earlier sign-ups pay the lower price in each band.
What distances can I choose?
Four: a Family 1.5 km loop, a 3 km cross (+110 m), a 7 km cross (+200 m) and a 15 km cross (+350 m). Pick by how much forest and climbing you want.
When do registrations open and close?
Sign-ups open on 3 March and close on 13 June, or earlier if the 800-runner cap fills first. The forest fits a crowd, but not an unlimited one — don't leave it to the last day.
Where is the start and is there parking?
The start and finish are at Aleea Muzeului Etnografic, by the Ethnographic Museum in Romulus Vuia park, on the edge of Pădurea Hoia in Cluj-Napoca. There's parking nearby, but arrive early — it fills up on race morning.
Can children take part?
Absolutely. The 1.5 km Family run is built for kids and parents to do together at an easy pace, with no timing pressure — it's the friendliest way into the forest.
What's included in my entry?
A marked and marshalled course, chip timing on the timed distances, a water point on course, a finisher medal, and the after-race community atmosphere at the finish.
Is the Hoia forest really haunted?
Hoia-Baciu has a worldwide reputation as a "haunted" forest — and that legend is half the fun. On race day the only thing you'll be running from is the clock. We promise far more shade and good vibes than scares.
See you in the forest.
800 spots, one legendary forest, and a start line full of friendly faces. Registration closes 13 June — or sooner if the cap fills.