DECATHLON Persenk Ultra 50 km trail running route — Bulgaria · Smolyan Province (Rhodope)

Bulgaria · Smolyan Province (Rhodope)

DECATHLON Persenk Ultra

Distance

50 km

Date

August 22, 2026

Entry fee

50 EUR

€ / km

€1.00

Towering trees and endless forest in the mythical Rhodopes of Bulgaria, good access to Bulgaria´s second city, Plovdiv.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

2350m

D+/KM

47m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Logistics

Nearest airport

Plovdiv (PDV)

Notes

Start: ~1.5–2.5 hrs drive to Pamporovo (via Smolyan) / Public transport: bus to Smolyan + taxi to Pamporovo / Accommodation: Pamporovo resort hotels + Smolyan; decent capacity but book early

Last checked: February 13, 2026Official Website →