ZARANDIA RUN & BIKE CHALLENGE 2026

Zarandia Run & Bike Challenge takes place on 29 August 2026, between 09:00 and 15:00, with start and finish at Complex Vața Băi, Vața de Jos commune (Hunedoara County). The base course is 11.5 km: Complex Vața Băi – Târnava de Criș – crossing over the hill towards Prihodiște – loop through the hills – descent towards Vața de Jos. Panoramic views over the Crișul Alb valley, meadows, deciduous forests and ridge roads. Organisers: Asociația Crede în Bine and ACS Velo Brad.

Routes

• Cross — 11.5 km, approx. 274 m D+, time limit 2 hours; start 09:00
• Half marathon — 23 km (two laps), approx. 548 m D+, time limit 3 hours; start 09:00
• MTB — 23 km (two laps), approx. 548 m D+, time limit 2 hours; start 12:00. A protective helmet is mandatory.
• Family Ride / Kids' race — 2–3 km in the complex area; start 12:10

Registration

• Online only, via the CronoHub platform
• Single fee: 120 lei, paid by bank transfer to ACS Velo Brad, with the reference „Contribuție”
• Registration is validated only after completing the form and making the payment

Good to know

• The kit includes a race bib, timing chip, sponsor products and a finisher medal.
• Age categories: OPEN for the half marathon; 18–29, 30–39 and 40+ for Cross and MTB.