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International Ultra Trail Vjosa Wild River

Name: International Ultra Trail Vjosa Wild River
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Tepelena

location_city Tepelena

flag Albania

calendar_today 25 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Run alongside Europe’s last wild river at the International Ultra Trail "Vjosa Wild River" on October 24-25, 2026. This premier Albanian trail event traces the untamed path of the Vjosa River, offering five unique race distances from an 11km dash to a demanding 100km ultra. Your journey unfolds across a stunning canvas of canyons, valleys, and historic towns like Përmet and Tepelenë, where each stride is powered by raw natural beauty and Balkan hospitality. More than a race, it's a celebration of a pristine ecosystem, connecting runners to a living landscape of remarkable geological and cultural heritage. Choose your challenge and experience the perfect harmony of endurance running and untouched wilderness, supported by local communities along this legendary waterway. This is your chance to race through history on trails that echo with the river's timeless flow.

Races Offered

Carshovë - Tepelene

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 100K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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04:00

Përmet - Tepelene

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 67K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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06:00

Këlcyrë - Tepelene

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 44K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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09:00

Tepelenë 26km

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 26K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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11:00

Memaliaj - Tepelene

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 11K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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12:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Tepelena.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.1° / 24.6°

wb_sunny 11.5° / 24.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 4.3 /

water_drop 70.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.1° / 24.6°

wb_sunny 11.5° / 24.1°

air 4.3 km/h

water_drop 70.9%

About Tepelena

Tepelenë is a city and a municipality in Gjirokastër County, in the south of Albania. The town is on the left bank of the Vjosa River, about three kilometres downstream from its union with the Drino.