Tryavna Ultra Explained

Tryavna Ultra (Bulgarian: Трявна Ултра) is one of the biggest ultramarathon races in Bulgaria. It is held every year in July in the region around Tryavna. The longest course is 141 km long with 5840 m of elevation gain. Two additional courses are available - 76 km with 2820 m of elevation gain and 23 km with 706 m.[1] The route of the long distance runs through the heart of the Balkan cultural heritage – architectural park Bozhentsi, an attractive place for tourists from around the world, through beautiful woodlands in eco-park Bulgarian woman, through three municipalities and dozens of picturesque villages.

Tryavna Ultra is a qualifying race for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, 141 km course ensures 6 points, while the 76 km course - 4 points.[2]

Race winners

141 km

YearChampion (m)NationalityTimeChampion (f)NationalityTime
2017 Rosen Rusev 17:49:03Desislava Tsvetanova25:24:30
2016 Ivaylo Hadzhiev 20:25:30Antoniya Grigorova26:10:54

76 km

YearChampion (m)NationalityTimeChampion (f)NationalityTime
2017 Stanimir Dimitrov 07:44:00Radosveta Simeonova07:52:30
2016 Miroslav Spasov 07:22:36Tonya Tsvyatkova09:11:47

23 km

YearChampion (m)NationalityTimeChampion (f)NationalityTime
2017 Valentin Paskalev 01:36:34Tanya Dimitrova01:47:20
2016 Valentin Paskalev 01:38:11Ilinca Maria Tempeanu02:02:47

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://tryavna-ultra.com/routes-aid-stations/ Routes & Aid Stations
  2. http://www.i-tra.org/race/2017/1630-tryavna-ultra/ ITRA