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 12th edition — 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
- Registration
- until 17 Oct 2026
- Entry fee
- Fara taxa fixa - fundraising pe Galantom: peste 150 lei stransi inscrierea e validata (kit cu tricou si numar), peste 250 lei kitul include si pachetul 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 Articulatii, este competitia caritabila organizata de Fundatia Rafael la poalele Muntelui Magura Codlei. Editia a XII-a are loc sambata, 24 octombrie 2026, cu start si sosire in Maial, Codlea.
Trasee
- Maraton - 42 km, +2100 m, start 09:00, limita 6h pana la km 35
- Semimaraton - 21 km, +850 m, start 10:00, limita 4h
- Crosul de 10 km - +450 m, start 11:30, limita 2h
- Crosul de 5 km - start 11:00, limita 1h
- Crosul familiilor - 2 km, start 09:45, echipe de maxim 4 persoane din aceeasi familie, cu minimum un adult si un minor
Inscrieri
- Nu se plateste o taxa clasica: fiecare participant devine fundraiser si strange fonduri pe o pagina Galantom.
- Peste 150 lei stransi - inscriere validata, kit cu tricou si numar de concurs.
- Peste 250 lei stransi - kitul include si pachetul Zdrovit / Supramax Articulatii.
- Categorii, feminin si masculin, la 5 km, 10 km, semimaraton si maraton: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49 si 50+. La cursa familiilor nu conteaza varsta sau sexul.
Bun de stiut
- Kit: joi si vineri, 22-23 octombrie, 17:00-22:00, la Coresi (zona Ludoteca); sambata doar cu o ora inainte de startul cursei tale, si nu in ultimele 15 minute.
- Kitul se ridica exclusiv personal, pe baza actului de identitate si a declaratiei pe proprie raspundere.
- Premiile sunt simbolice: diploma, medalie si placheta pentru locul I pe categorii, medalii de finisher pentru toti.
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
- 17:00Joi si vineri, 22-23 octombrie: ridicare kituri la Coresi, zona Ludoteca (17:00-22:00)
- 09:00START Maraton (42 km)
- 09:45START Crosul familiilor (2 km)
- 10:00START Semimaraton (21 km)
- 10:30Festivitatea de premiere - Crosul familiilor
- 11:00START Crosul de 5 km
- 11:30START Crosul de 10 km
- 14:00Festivitatea de premiere - Crosul de 5 km
- 14:15Festivitatea de premiere - Crosul de 10 km
- 14:30Festivitatea de premiere - Semimaraton
- 17:30Festivitatea de premiere - 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
Subscribe to get reminders as registration and start times are confirmed, or sign up now and run for a cause with Fundația Rafael Codlea.