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Sopa Forest Race 2026
Mountain biking and cross running through the Șopa forest
5 September 2026 · Sibiu, Padurea Sopa, Sibiu
A forest race day in Pădurea Șopa, Șelimbăr, next to Sibiu — mountain bike on 36 km and 18 km routes, cross running on 10 km and 5–6 km, plus a kids' MTB race by age category.
Date
5 September 2026
Where
Sibiu, Padurea Sopa, Sibiu
Discipline
MTB / Cross Country (XC)
Routes
3
The race
Race the Șopa forest trails
Sopa Forest Race takes over the wooded trails of Pădurea Șopa in Șelimbăr, right next to Sibiu — technical forest routes for riders and forest paths for runners, organised by Asociația Călăreții Roșii with the support of Șelimbăr town hall.
Pick your discipline and distance: MTB on the 36 km long route or the 18 km short route, or the running cross on 10 km or the short route (6 km in dry weather, 5 km in the rain). The youngest riders get their own kids' MTB race.
Routes
Choose your distance
Mountain bike and cross running routes through Pădurea Șopa, plus a kids' MTB race.
- Route 1
MTB 36
- Route 2
18 km · Cross 10
- Route 3
5 km · Copii
Practical info
Everything you need to know
- Registration
- from 22 Jun 2026
- Entry fee
- Gratuit
- Start
- Sibiu
- Terrain
- Gravel
- GPX track
- Download
Details
About the event
SOPA FOREST RACE, editia a V-a, este competitia de mountain bike si cros din Padurea Sopa, Selimbar (Sibiu), organizata de Asociatia Calaretii Rosii cu sprijinul Primariei si Consiliului Local Selimbar. Participare gratuita, pentru toate varstele si toate nivelurile.
Trasee
- MTB - 36 km (traseu lung) si 18 km (traseu scurt), trasee tehnice prin padure
- Cross - 10 km (traseu lung) si 5 km (6 km pe vreme uscata, traseu scurt)
- Copii - cursa MTB pe categorii de varsta, cu diplome si premiere pe podium
Inscrieri
- Participare gratuita, indiferent de varsta sau nivel de pregatire
- Inscrierile s-au redeschis dupa suplimentarea locurilor si raman deschise pana la atingerea limitei de 650 de participanti
- Inscrierea se face online pe sopaforestrace.ro/inscriere; exista si un grup de WhatsApp cu detalii
Bun de stiut
- Start/Finish: Padurea Sopa, Selimbar (Sibiu), pe 5 septembrie 2026
- Medalii gratuite pentru toti participantii, realizate de COMPA din deseuri de inox reciclate, in cadrul unui proiect de economie circulara
- Premii pentru castigatori, trofee personalizate pe fiecare proba, tombola cu premii de la parteneri si foodtruck la fata locului
- Fisiere GPX disponibile pentru descarcare pe pagina Probe
On the day
What to expect
Marked forest routes
Signed MTB and running routes through Pădurea Șopa.
Chip timing
Electronic timing and live finish-line results for every category.
Feed zones
Water and supplies on course, with a full recovery area at the finish.
Medals for everyone
Every participant gets a medal, with trophies for the winners of each race and a prize raffle.
Location
Where it happens
Pădurea Șopa, Șelimbăr — just south-east of Sibiu, minutes from the city, deep in the trees.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where does the race start?
In Pădurea Șopa (the Șopa forest) in Șelimbăr, next to Sibiu. Check the map on this page for the start area.
Which distances are offered?
Two disciplines: MTB on a 36 km long route or an 18 km short route, and cross running on 10 km or a short route of 6 km (5 km if it rains). There is also a kids' MTB race by age category.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes — the short MTB and cross routes are a friendly introduction to forest racing, while the long routes challenge experienced riders and runners.
How do I register?
Entries are handled on the official Sopa Forest Race website; use the Register button on this page.
See you in the forest
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