Romania · Cluj County
msg Apuseni Marathon
Distance
44.8 km
Date
June 6, 2026
Entry fee
230 RON
€ / km
€1.03
Folkloric villages, summer festivities, and karst landscapes in the Western Carpathians. Good logistical access.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3100m
D+/KM
69.2m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
12.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-11.8%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
4.3 km · 528 m gain
starts km 38 · avg 12.4% · max 29.6%
4.2 km · 429 m gain
starts km 11 · avg 10.2% · max 18.4%
2.2 km · 396 m gain
starts km 26 · avg 18.3% · max 45.5%
Top descents
6.1 km · 714 m drop
starts km 18 · avg -11.8% · max -62.2%
5.0 km · 482 m drop
starts km 2 · avg -9.7% · max -26.9%
4.7 km · 471 m drop
starts km 28 · avg -10.0% · max -29.2%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)
Notes
Start: ~1–1.5 hrs drive / Public transport: possible to Cluj + transfer; race-area access easiest by car/shuttle / Accommodation: limited near resort; more options in Cluj and mountain guesthouses—book early
