Zlatograd Bike n'Run

About the Event

The third edition of Zlatograd Bike n'Run takes place on Saturday, 30 May 2026 in Zlatograd, Bulgaria. This mountain duathlon and trail running event offers 11 different disciplines, including mountain biking, trail running, duathlon, e-bike, and two free junior categories for children. The start and finish area is in the heart of Zlatograd, surrounded by the famous Rhodopean hospitality. Evening entertainment includes a concert with ZlatoRock, local musicians who will get everyone dancing regardless of how many kilometers were covered during the day.

Discipline	Distance	Category	Entry Fee
Mountain Biking	14 km, 35 km, 54 km	MTB Hobby / MTB	Standard
E-Bike	35 km	E-BIKE	Standard
Trail Running	14 km, 25 km, 35 km, 50 km (ultra)	Trail Run	Standard
Duathlon	MTB 35 km + Trail Run 14 km (49 km total)	Duathlon	Standard
Junior MTB	5.3 km	Children & Youth	Free
Junior Trail Run	5 km	Children & Youth	Free

What's included in the entry fee: a starter pack with race bib, event bandana, gifts from sponsors and partners; finisher medal for everyone completing within cutoff times; fully stocked aid stations with food and drinks; electronic chip timing with intermediate checkpoints; professional photo and video coverage at start, finish, and along the courses; police escort at the start to ensure safe exit onto forest roads; on-site medical team; insurance for every participant; and an unforgettable celebration for children with free participation.

The trails are prepared to perfection, revealing breathtaking views of the Rhodope Mountains. Zlatograd is emotion, coziness, and beauty. Whether you're into mountain biking, trail running, or duathlon, this event offers something for everyone. GPX tracks are available for training. For more information, registration, and updates, visit the event Facebook page. Motion4Emotion in the southernmost town of Bulgaria awaits.

Races Offered

14k MTB Hobby

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 14K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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08:30

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€22.00

35K MTB

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 34.6K

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08:30

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€32.00

35K MTB E-bike

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 34.6K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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08:30

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€32.00

49k Duathlon

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 35 km 14 km

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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08:30

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€37.00

54k MTB

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 53.6K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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08:30

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€37.00

14k Trail Run

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 13.5K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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09:00

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€22.00

25k Trail Run

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 25.3K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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09:00

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€27.00

35k Trail Run

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 35.7K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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09:00

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€32.00

50k Trail Running

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 49.8K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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09:00

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€37.00

5k MTB Junior

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 5.3K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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10:00

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Free

5k Junior Trail Run

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 5.0K

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Type — Cycling, Multisports

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10:30

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Free

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Zlatograd.

thermostat Temperature

10.7° / 20.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.1° / 18.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 7m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:59

nightlight Sunset

20:30

About Zlatograd

Learn more about the host city, Zlatograd.

Zlatograd is a town in Smolyan Province, southern-central Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Zlatograd Municipality. In December 2009, the town had a population of 7,110.