12th edition of PLEVEN FRIENDSHIP MARATHON 2026
17 May 2026
Start 9:00 am
Pleven main square, in front of the mausoleum
DISCIPLINES and course
- 42.2 km marathon
- 21.1 km half-marathon
- 10.55 km
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Relay 2х10.55 km
The number of relay teams is limited to 50. Teams can be female, male or mixed. - Fun Run Kids:
- Age group 6-7 years – 300 m
- Age group 8-9 years – 600 m
- Age group 10-12 years – 900 m
- DECATHLON – Mass run 3 km
Terrain
Pavement: Asphalt
Terrain: Predominantly flat, slightly hilly in certain areas, with maximum inclination 11-12.4% and average inclination 1.9-2%
Description of the route: a variety of urban environment, park and road.
With start and finish at the same place in the very center of the city, the route passes through the main sights in and around Pleven – the mausoleum, the main pedestrian street of the town, the Theater, Kaylaka Park.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Until | 10k in BGN | Relay (team 2х10km) in BGN | 21k in BGN | 42k in BGN |
| Early until 8 March | 57 | 98 | 68 | 88 |
| Standart until 8 April | 62 | 122 | 74 | 100 |
| Late until 30 April | 72 | 142 | 82 | 114 |
| Super Late until 13 May (if there are places) | 94 | 160 | 104 | 142 |
For runners over the age of 60 participation is free of charge. To request a promo code, please email us at info@plevenmarathon.com, attaching a photo ID that verifies your age. Your personal identification number (PIN) and document number should be covered.
People with different abilities (with certificates from Territorial Expert Commission on Disability) can register for free. Please send your request for a promo code and attach your disability certificate on info@plevenmarathon.com. They should indicate in the registration form if they have special needs and requirements to the organizers.
Fun Run Kids – free.
DECATHLON – Mass run 3 km – free. Рegister on the DECATHLON Play (registrations will open soon).
CUT-OFF TIME
The cut-off time (maximum time for participation in the official ranking) for long distances is:
- 42 km marathon – 6 hours
- 21 km half-marathon and Relay 2 x 10.55 km – 3 hours
- 10.55 km – 1 hour and 30 minutes
TIME KEEPING
The race time of the participants in marathon, half-marathon, 10.55k and relay is measured by electronic time keeping system. For this purpose the race numbers with electronic chips should be placed on the chest. It is forbidden to remove or damage the electronic chip, which will result in disqualification.
The race time will be measured from the moment of initial crossing of the start line (net time).
registration and Race kits’ pick-up
Online registration closing on 13 May (Wednesday) at 24:00.
On-spot registration – in the Children’s Center next to the marathon Start/Finish zone:
- for marathon, half-marathon, 10.55 km and relay – on 16 May (Saturday) from 10:30 to 15:00;
- for Fun Run Kids – on 16 May (Saturday) from 10:30 to 15:00 and on 17 May (Sunday) from 8:00 to 8:30 am.
For DECATHLON – Mass run 3 km register on the DECATHLON Play.
Race kits’ pick-up – in the Children’s Center next to the marathon Start/Finish zone:
- for marathon, half-marathon, 10.55 km and relay (against a valid identity card) – on 16 May (Saturday) from 10:30 to 15:00 and on 17 May (Sunday) from 7:15 to 8:00 am.
For DECATHLON – Mass run 3 km from the DECATHLON Pleven store (Evropa Blvd. 6) on May 17, Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 hours.
OFFICIAL RANKING
42.2 km marathon – women and men
42.2 km marathon for masters (60-70 years old) – women and men
42.2 km marathon for masters (over 70 years old) – women and men
21.1 km half-marathon – women and men
21.1 km relay – the 3 fastest teams
10.55 km – women and men
DECATHLON – Mass run 3 km – women and men
Fun Run Kids – for each age group – girls and boys.