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Cross-country mountain biking through the Șopa forest
5 September 2026 · Sibiu, Padurea Sopa, Sibiu
A fast, rooty cross-country race on the singletrack of Pădurea Șopa above Sibiu — three loop distances for first-timers and seasoned racers alike, all finishing in the same forest clearing.
Date
5 September 2026
Where
Sibiu, Padurea Sopa, Sibiu
Discipline
MTB / Cross Country (XC)
Routes
3
The race
Sopa Forest Race takes over the wooded trails of Pădurea Șopa on the edge of Sibiu — a compact, spectator-friendly venue where the loops thread through pine and beech, over roots and short technical pitches.
Pick the loop that fits your season: a long marathon-style distance for the racers, a middle distance to push, and a shorter loop to discover cross-country racing without overcommitting.
Routes
Every route starts and finishes in the same forest arena, so friends and family follow the whole race from one spot.
50km
30km
20km
Practical info
Details
Sșopa Forest Race este o competiție de mountain bike și cros organizată de CSC 1599 Șelimbăr în Pădurea Șopa, lângă Sibiu. Eveniment de toamnă cu trasee pentru toate nivelurile, de la curse scurte de inițiere până la probe lungi de anduranță, plus curse dedicate copiilor.
On the day
Fully signed forest loops with marshals at the junctions.
Electronic timing and live finish-line results for every category.
Water and supplies on course, with a full recovery area at the finish.
A finisher medal and the Șopa forest atmosphere waiting at the line.
Good to know
In Pădurea Șopa (the Șopa forest) on the edge of Sibiu — start, finish and arena are all in the same clearing.
Three forest loops: a long, a middle and a short route, announced on the official site as the edition approaches.
Yes — the shortest loop is a friendly introduction to cross-country racing, while the long route challenges experienced riders.
Entries are handled on the official Sopa Forest Race website; use the Register button on this page.
Subscribe to get reminders as registration and start times are confirmed, or sign up now on the official site.