DateExpected
Early June 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Aleko Hut, Vitosha Nature Park, Sofia
София, Средец
Countdown
June
The long one on Vitosha: 40 km and 2,000 m of climbing, with a cut-off at Cherni Vrah that makes you earn the second half. A proper mountain day.
Key facts
01Intermediate cut-off at Cherni Vrah at 13:00
02Overall cut-off is 8 h 30 min
037 checkpoints on the loop
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The course
The route
София
Distance40km
Total climb2,000m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate38.3 km
Weather
Early-June, София
22°CTypical high
11°CTypical low
3°CColdest in 20 years
56%Days with rain
Highs around 22°C and lows around 11°C, but it has dropped to 3°C. Rain on 56% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserNSA SIVEN Orienteering Sports Club (Sofia) and Sofia – European Capital of Sport Foundation
Websitesalomonvitoshatrail.com
Running since2015
Training
Training for the Salomon Vitosha Trail 40 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Intervals.icuWhat a Salomon Vitosha Trail 40 km plan targets
Typical sessions
40 km with 2,000 m of climbing
Time on feet and fatigue resistance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long runs that build time on your feet
Tempo and threshold sessions to hold race pace
Hill reps and vert to prepare the climbs and descents
Back-to-back weekend runs for fatigue resistance
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
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