Balkan Mountain and Trail Running Championships

The First Balkan Championship in mountain and trail running will be held from July 2 to July 4, 2026, in Tara National Park and Bajina Bašta, Serbia. The competition includes four races: Mountain Uphill, Mountain Classic, Mountain Trail, and U18 Mountain Classic, which gather the best mountain runners from the Balkans. The courses are diverse and demanding, with spectacular landscapes and technical ascents, providing a true challenge and enjoyment of nature. The organizers are Balkan Mountaineering Union, Serbian Mountaineering Association, Tara Ultra Trail, and Tara Mountaineering Club. We invite all runners to join and celebrate mountain and trail running in the heart of Serbia.

Races are intended for runners born in 2008 and older for Mountain Uphill and Mountain Classic, while Mountain Trail is for runners born in 2006 and older. Mountain Uphill is the only race that does not start at the Rača monastery nor finish in Bajina Bašta. The courses include technical single-track segments, fast descents, and demanding ascents, with final sections suitable for a strong finish. Multiple race categories, including U18, focus on mountain terrains and natural beauty; organized by regional and local mountaineering and sports organizations.