Ciucaș X3, the 16th Edition
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4 - 6 Sept 2026
#AcceptTheChallenge:
Join Ciucaș X3 Mountain Trail Running Races!
Where?
- Cheia, Prahova (RO)
When?
- Races: 4 - 6 Sept 2026
- Registration: 15 Apr - 20 Aug 2026
Start races:
- Babeș Vertical: Friday, 4 Sept 2026, 18:30 PM
- The Ridge: Saturday, 5 Sept 2026, 10:00 AM
- Cross & Cross Family:
Saturday, 5 Sept 2026, 11:00 AM - Half Marathon: Sunday, 6 Sept 2026, 10:00 AM
- Kids Race:
(1) Saturday, 5 Sept 2026, 4:30 PM
(2) Sunday, 6 Sept 2026, 2:00 PM
Contribution:
| Race | 15 April - 30 April | 1 May - 30 June | 1 July - 20 Aug |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babeș Vertical | 32 Euro | 38 Euro | 44 Euro |
| Cross | 32 Euro | 38 Euro | 44 Euro |
| Cross Family • 2 persons • 3 persons • 4 persons • 5 persons |
38 Euro 52 Euro 64 Euro 78 Euro |
44 Euro 56 Euro 70 Euro 84 Euro |
58 Euro 62 Euro 76 Euro 88 Euro |
| Half Marathon | 36 Euro | 46 Euro | 50 Euro |
| The Ridge | 48 Euro | 54 Euro | 62 Euro |
| Kids Race | 12 Euro | 12 Euro | 12 Euro |
Partners:
Ciucaș Rock-Climbing and Tourism Club Ploiești was established in 1985 and aims to promote tourism, climbing and other mountain-related sports among young people and beyond. The related goals are to promote the Ciucaș massif and to initiate sustainable development projects for the community in the area.
Trail Running Races @ Ciucaș X3
Babeș Vertical 3.8 km
Friday, 4 Sept 2026, 18:30 PM
- Total distance: 3.8 km
- Total ascent / descent: 624 m
- Maximum altitude: 1515 m
- Minimum altitude: 861 m
- Time limit Finish: 2h
- Posts: Checkpoint (1), Revitalization (1 - Finish)
Cross 8.8 km
Saturday, 5 Sept 2026, 11:00 AM
- Total distance: 8.8 km
- Total ascent / descent: 407 m
- Maximum altitude: 1145 m
- Average altitude: 952 m
- Minimum altitude: 861 m
- Longest ascent: 290 m
- Longest descent: 290 m
- Time limit Finish: 3.5h
- Posts: Checkpoint (1), Water (1), Revitalization (0)
Half Marathon 21.6 km
Sunday, 6 Sept 2026, 10:00 AM
- Total distance: 21.6 km
- Total ascent / descent: 1295 m
- Maximum altitude: 1856 m
- Average altitude: 1324 m
- Minimum altitude: 881 m
- Longest ascent: 1000 m
- Longest descent: 500 m
- Time limit Stâna Zăganu: 1h:15m
- Time limit Finish: 7h
- Record: 1h:42m:18s
- Posts: Checkpoint (4), Water (3), Revitalization (2), Salvamont (2)
The Ridge 38.5 km
Saturday, 5 Sept 2026, 10:00 AM
- Total distance: 38.5 km
- Total ascent / descent: 2385 m
- Maximum altitude: 1942 m
- Average altitude: 1364 m
- Minimum altitude: 878 m
- Longest ascent: 1020 m
- Longest descent: 820 m
- Time limit Ciucaș Chalet: 3h:30m
- Time limit Bratocea Pass: 5h:30m
- Time limit Valea Neagră: 7h:30m
- Time limit Finish: 9h
- Posts: Checkpoint (8), Water (4), Revitalization (3)
Feel the Mountain’s Energy and the Nature’s Vibe at Ciucaș X3
Schedule Ciucaș X3
Will be updated...
Friday, 4 Sept 2026
Kit Pick-up for Races:
17:00 – 18:00
- Kit Pick-up Babeș Vertical
18:00 – 21:00
- Kit Pick-up Cross
Kit Pick-up Cross Family - Kit Pick-up Half Marathon
- Kit Pick-up The Ridge
START Races:
18:30
- Start Babeș Vertical
Saturday, 5 Sept 2026
Kit Pick-up for Races:
08:00 – 10:00
- Kit Pick-up The Ridge
08:00 – 10:30
- Kit Pick-up Cross
Kit Pick-up Cross Family
14:00 – 16:00
- Kit Pick-up Kids Race
17:00 – 20:00
- Kit Pick-up Half Marathon
START Races:
10:00
- Start The Ridge
11:00
- Start Cross
Start Cross Family
16:30
- Start Kids Race (1)
AWARD CEREMONY:
12:00 – 24:00
- Participants’ arrivals
15:30
- Award ceremony Cross
Award ceremony Cross Family
19:00
- Award ceremony The Ridge
EVENTS:
08:00 – 22:00
- Expo and Shop Ciucaș X3
11:00 – 17:00
- Pasta Party H12
Sunday, 6 Sept 2026
Kit Pick-up for Races:
08:00 – 09:30
- Kit Pick-up Half Marathon
12:00 – 13:30
- Kit Pick-up Kids Race
START Races:
10:00
- Start Half Marathon
14:00
- Start Kids Race (2)
AWARD CEREMONY:
11:00 – 17:00
- Participants’ arrivals
16:00
- Award ceremony Half Marathon
EVENTS:
08:00 – 17:00
- Expo and Shop Ciucaș X3
11:00 – 17:00
- Pasta Party H12
Partners & Sponsors:
Let's Talk!
Send us a message using the attached contact form, call us or send an email, and we will reply to you shortly.
Ciucaș Rock-Climbing and Tourism Club Ploiești
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM