The 42nd edition of the Wizz Air Sofia Marathon 2025, Bulgaria’s largest athletics event, will take place on 11–12 October, with the capital’s streets set to host thousands of runners. Organisers have reported a record level of interest this year,..
Over 6,500 runners from various countries are participating in the 2024 Sofia Marathon, which is taking place over the weekend. Around a thousand athletes competing in the classic marathon distance of 42.195 km set off from Alexander..
More than 6,000 runners will take part in the 41st edition of Wizz Air Sofia Marathon, the organizers announced at a press conference nearly two weeks before the start. The longest 42-kilometer course this year will have a changed..
One of the most challenging marathons in Bulgaria - the Pirin Ultra Ultramarathon - comes to a triumphant end today. Amidst the majestic scenery of the Pirin Mountains, running along rocky paths and climbing peaks, the race takes place from..
Plovdiv is to host the first of its kind sports and cultural marathon in Bulgaria entitled "Tepe Jamboree" . The 11-kilometer route passes through the city’s seven hills. The competition will take place on June 15. It will start at 6:00 pm at..
The record number of more than 1,200 runners are expected to participate in the marathon in Varna on Sunday, May 12. Due to the great interest, the organizers had to prepare additional starting numbers. Participants will choose between three..
National 10,000m marathon record holder Militsa Mircheva has set a second national record in the 5km road race in Leicester, UK. Mircheva finished 15th in the elite competition with a time of 15:43, two seconds faster than her previous..
Sports tourism, which is comparatively new to Bulgaria, has been growing more and more popular at a rapid rate. Runners of all distances take part in various events, and they come not only from Bulgaria, but from other countries as well, public..
Bulgaria's national record holder of 10,000 m, half marathon and marathon Militsa Mircheva has finished second in the marathon in Naples, Italy, at a distance of 21.1 km. Militsa crossed the finish line a second behind Angelika Mach (Poland),..
Bulgaria will be represented by one athlete at the World Championships starting on July 15 in Eugene, Oregon, USA - the most significant athletic event for 2022. This is Militsa Mircheva , who will participate in the marathon, atletikabg.com website..
