Buila Trail Race

Description

Buila Trail Race is a mountain running competition organised by Asociația Sport fără Limite Vâlcea, with the support of Bărbătești Town Hall. The sixth edition of the competition will take place on 17 July 2027 and aims to promote Buila-Vânturarița National Park and outdoor activity.

Race Kit

  • Non-personalised bib number
  • Finisher medal
  • SportHG technical T-shirt (random size after 1 June 2027)
  • A drink and a portion of hot food (at the end of the race)
  • Hydration and aid stations on the course and in the start/finish area
  • ITRA/UTMB points
  • Medical assistance and mountain rescue (Salvamont) teams on the course
  • Timing
  • Relaxation area
  • Camping area
  • Campfire
  • Event photos
  • Free access to Buila-Vânturarița National Park during the competition;
  • Materials and products from sponsors

Participation Fee

Registration opens on 1 November 2026 and is possible until 14 July 2027, 23:59 (Romania local time), subject to availability.

The initial registration period is limited to 100 places in total across all race distances combined.

Registration for Cursa copiilor Velgala is free. The registration form will be available starting 1 June 2027.

Cros 11K

  1. 1 November 2026 - 15 January 2027180 RONFirst 100 places across all races combined.
  2. 16 January - 15 June 2027220 RON
  3. 16 June - 14 July 2027260 RON
Register

Curmătura Builei 18K

  1. 1 November 2026 - 15 January 2027180 RONFirst 100 places across all races combined.
  2. 16 January - 15 June 2027220 RON
  3. 16 June - 14 July 2027260 RON
Register

Buila 36K

  1. 1 November 2026 - 15 January 2027180 RONFirst 100 places across all races combined.
  2. 16 January - 15 June 2027220 RON
  3. 16 June - 14 July 2027260 RON
Register

OPEN prizes

RaceCros 11KCurmătura Builei 18KBuila 36K
1st place (m/f)600 RON1,000 RON1,500 RON
2nd place (m/f)500 RON800 RON1,200 RON
3rd place (m/f)400 RON600 RON1,000 RON
4th place (m/f)--750 RON
5th place (m/f)--500 RON

*Prizes over 600 RON are taxable, with tax withheld at source.

OPEN prizes consist of cash, trophies and products, while age category prizes consist of vouchers, products and trophies (the first 3 places in each age category are awarded: 14-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ at Cros 11K; 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ at Curmătura Builei 18K and Buila 36K).
Competitors awarded in the OPEN ranking will not also be awarded in their age category.