Tryavna Ultra () is one of the biggest

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races in

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. It is held every year in July in the region around

Tryavna Tryavna ( ) is a town in central Bulgaria, situated in the northern slopes of the Balkan range, on the Tryavna river valley, near Gabrovo. It is famous for its textile industry and typical National Revival architecture, featuring 140 cultural m ...

. The longest course is 141 km long with 5840 m of elevation gain. Two additional courses are available - 76 km with 2820 m of elevation gain and 23 km with 706 m. The route of the long distance runs through the heart of the Balkan cultural heritage – architectural park

Bozhentsi Bozhentsi ( ; also variously transliterated as ''Bozhenci, Bojenci, Bojenzi, Boženci, Bojentsi, Bojentzi, Bozhentzi'', etc.), officially but not commonly Bozhentsite (Боженците), is a village and architectural reserve in Gabrovo municip ...

, an attractive place for tourists from around the world, through beautiful woodlands in eco-park Bulgarian woman, through three municipalities and dozens of picturesque villages. Tryavna Ultra is a qualifying race for

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, 141 km course ensures 6 points, while the 76 km course - 4 points.

Race winners

141 km 76 km 23 km

References

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External links

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