About This Event
The Maraton Bate Toaca brings runners into the legendary landscape of the Ceahlău Mountains, where the trails whisper stories of ancient Romanian folklore. This mountain running event takes its name from the traditional wooden boards used to call worshippers to prayer, echoing through these peaks for centuries. Set within the dramatic terrain of the Ceahlău National Park, the race offers runners a journey through some of Romania's most storied mountain paths. The event is part of the Circuitul Carpaților (Carpathian Circuit) mountain running series, connecting it to the broader tradition of Romanian mountain racing. Now in its twelfth edition, the race has established itself as a cornerstone event in the Romanian trail running calendar, drawing mountain runners from across the country to test themselves against the ancient peaks where legend and landscape intertwine.