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Forest trail running in Poiana Teioasa, Darabani
9 August 2026 · Darabani, Botoșani
A trail-running race through the forest of Poiana Teioasa at Darabani in Botoșani — the running heart of the Zilele Nordului festival. Open to pros and amateurs alike, with 6.5, 12 and 21 km courses winding through northern Romania's woods.
Date
9 August 2026
Where
Darabani, Botoșani
Discipline
trail
Distances
4
The race
Maratonul Nordului — Teioasa Trail takes runners into Poiana Teioasa at Darabani, in the far north of Botoșani county, where the trails thread through the forest and the start gathers at the Chirica Pușcașu stadium clearing.
It runs as part of Zilele Nordului, a festival of music and community life — so the race weekend pairs forest singletrack with concerts, camping and a northern-Romania atmosphere. The course is open to seasoned trail racers and first-timers alike.
Distances
Three forest courses — 6.5, 12 and 21 km — all set in Poiana Teioasa, so supporters follow the whole race from the same festival arena.
Cros Family
Cros 6 km
Cros 12 km
Semimaraton 21 km
Practical info
Details
Maratonul Nordului Trail Darabani 2026 — parte din seria Maratonul Nordului (3 competiții pentru a descoperi nordul). Trail în Darabani, jud. Botoșani, cu start din Poiana Teioasa.
On the day
Fully signed trails through Poiana Teioasa, with marshals at the junctions.
Electronic timing and finish-line results for every category.
Water and supplies on course, with a recovery area at the finish.
A finisher medal and the full Zilele Nordului festival atmosphere at the line.
Schedule
Location
Poiana Teioasa at Darabani, Botoșani — start at the Chirica Pușcașu stadium, deep in northern Romania's forest.
Good to know
In Poiana Teioasa at Darabani, Botoșani county, with the start at the Chirica Pușcașu stadium — all as part of the Zilele Nordului festival.
Three forest courses: 6.5 km, 12 km and 21 km, so you can pick the distance that fits your level.
Everyone — the race is open to both professional and amateur runners, from the short 6.5 km loop to the 21 km trail.
Entries are handled on the official Maratonul Nordului website; use the Register button on this page.
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