About This Race
The 72K represents the full Bucovina mountain experience without the extreme commitment of the 114K, taking runners through the complete circuit of ridges, gorges, and ancient forests that define this Carpathian wilderness. This distance demands serious mountain running fitness and navigation skills while remaining accessible to experienced ultrarunners ready to step up from shorter mountain races. With sustained technical terrain and significant elevation gain spread across the full course, the 72K tests both physical endurance and mental resilience as runners face the complete spectrum of weather and terrain the Eastern Carpathians can deliver.
Practical Info
Raw mountain weather conditions typical of the Eastern Carpathians
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Notable Features
Set in Romania's Eastern Carpathians wilderness, the event features courses through UNESCO-protected forest, medieval sheepfolds, the legendary Devil's Mill Gorge, and the dramatic Lady's Rocks formations. As part of the UTMB World Series, it offers UTMB Performance Index points and showcases some of Europe's most pristine and challenging mountain terrain.