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A mountain trail for a cause, at the foot of Măgura Codlea
25 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
25 October 2026
Where
Codlea, Brașov
Discipline
trail montan
Routes
4
The race
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
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.
5
10
21
42
Practical info
Details
Maratonul Montan Rafael powered by Supramax Articulații — ediția a XI-a, pe 25 octombrie 2026 (Ziua Armatei Române și a Regelui Mihai). Organizat de Fundația Rafael Codlea la poalele Măgurii Codlea. Traseul atinge Vf. Măgura (1292 m) și Cetatea Neagră. Start/sosire în Maial.
On the day
Fully signed forest and ridge trails with marshals at the key junctions.
Electronic timing and finish-line results for every distance and category.
Water and supplies along the climb, with a recovery area waiting at the finish.
A finisher medal and the Măgura Codlea atmosphere at the line in Maial.
Schedule
Good to know
In Maial, Codlea, at the foot of Măgura Codlea in Brașov county — start, finish and arena are all in the same place.
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.
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.
Entries are handled by Fundația Rafael Codlea; use the Register button on this page to sign up.
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