Photo: fundatiarafael.org
Maraton Montan Rafael
A mountain trail for a cause, at the foot of Măgura Codlea
24 October 2026 · Codlea, Brașov
Maraton Montan Rafael returns for its 11th edition on the Romanian Army Day and King Michael Day — a charity mountain trail run by Fundația Rafael Codlea, climbing toward the 1292 m summit of Măgura Codlea above Brașov. Five distances, one finish line, one community.
Date
24 October 2026
Where
Codlea, Brașov
Discipline
trail montan
Routes
5
The race
Run the mountain, support the cause
Organized by Fundația Rafael Codlea, Maraton Montan Rafael sets off from Maial in Codlea and climbs the forested slopes of Măgura Codlea, with the longest routes reaching the 1292 m summit and the Black Citadel before dropping back to the start.
From a family run to the full 42 km mountain marathon, every distance shares the same start and finish in Maial — so supporters cheer the whole field from one spot, and every entry stands behind the foundation's work.
Routes
Choose your distance
Every route starts and finishes in Maial, Codlea, so friends and family follow the whole race from one spot — from the family run to the 42 km marathon.
- Route 1
2 km
- Route 2
5 km
- Route 3
10 km
- Route 4
21 km
- Route 5
42 km
Practical info
Everything you need to know
- Entry fee
- Contributie caritabila prin Galantom: min. 100 lei (kit cu tricou si numar) / min. 200 lei (kit extins Zdrovit-Supramax)
- Elevation gain
- Maraton ~2100 m · Semimaraton 850 m · Cros 10 km 450 m D+
- Start
- Maial, Codlea, Brasov
Details
About the event
Maratonul Montan Rafael powered by Supramax Articulații — ediția a XII-a, pe 24 octombrie 2026, la poalele Muntelui Măgura Codlei. Organizat de Fundația Rafael Codlea. Traseul maratonului atinge Vf. Măgura (1292 m) și Cetatea Neagră. Start/sosire în Maial.
Încrierile s-au închis — toate locurile s-au ocupat (formularul de înscriere nu mai poate fi completat).
Trasee
- Crosul Familiilor — 2 km, start 09:45, timp maxim recomandat 30 min. Echipe de maximum 4 persoane din aceeași familie, cu minimum un părinte și minimum un minor.
- Cros 5 km — start 11:00, timp maxim 1 oră. Maial – Biserică – Belvedere (la Brazi) – Pianu' Ursului – Maial.
- Cros 10 km — start 11:30, 450 m diferență de nivel, timp limită 2 ore. Maial – Belvedere – Lacul 2 – drumul vechi al ștrandului – Pianu' Ursului – Maial.
- Semimaraton 21 km — start 10:00, 850 m D+, timp limită 4 ore. Maial – Belvedere – Lacul 2 – Carieră – Holbav – Cetatea Neagră – Poiana lui Sulică – Maial.
- Maraton 42 km — start 09:00, ~2100 m D+, timp limită 6 ore până la km 35 (punct de control înainte de urcarea spre Cetate și Vf. Măgura).
Contribuția financiară
Competiție caritabilă: participanții strâng fonduri printr-o pagină Galantom în loc să plătească o taxă. Peste 100 lei — înscriere validată, kit cu tricou și număr de concurs. Peste 200 lei — kit extins, cu pachetul Zdrovit – Supramax Articulații.
Bun de știut
- Ridicare kituri: vineri, 23 octombrie, orele 16:00–22:00, la Coresi (zona Ludotecă); alternativ sâmbătă dimineața, cu cel puțin 15 minute înainte de startul cursei.
- Premieri: 10:30 cursa familiilor, 14:00 crosul de 5 km, 14:15 crosul de 10 km, 14:30 semimaraton, 17:30 maraton.
- Categorii (5 km, 10 km, semimaraton, maraton), M/F: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+. Premii simbolice: diplomă, medalie și plachetă pentru locul I; medalii de finișer pentru toți cei care trec linia de sosire.
On the day
What to expect
Marked mountain course
Fully signed forest and ridge trails with marshals at the key junctions.
Chip timing
Electronic timing and finish-line results for every distance and category.
Aid stations
Water and supplies along the climb, with a recovery area waiting at the finish.
Finisher medal
A finisher medal and the Măgura Codlea atmosphere at the line in Maial.
Schedule
Event schedule
- 16:00Vineri 23 oct: ridicare kituri (Coresi, zona Ludoteca, 16:00-22:00)
- 09:00Start Maraton
- 09:45Start Crosul familiilor
- 10:00Start Semimaraton
- 10:30Premiere Crosul familiilor
- 11:00Start Crosul de 5 km
- 11:30Start Crosul de 10 km
- 14:00Premiere 5 km / 10 km / Semimaraton (14:00-14:30)
- 17:30Premiere Maraton
Location
Where it happens
Maial, Codlea, at the foot of Măgura Codlea in Brașov county — start, finish and arena all in one place.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where does the race start?
In Maial, Codlea, at the foot of Măgura Codlea in Brașov county — start, finish and arena are all in the same place.
Which distances are offered?
Five routes: a 2 km family run, 5 km and 10 km cross, a 21 km half marathon and the full 42 km mountain marathon to the 1292 m summit.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes — the family run and the 5 km cross are a friendly introduction to mountain trail, while the half and full marathon challenge experienced runners.
How do I register?
Entries are handled by Fundația Rafael Codlea; use the Register button on this page to sign up.
See you on the mountain
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