Three athletes running in a race, two men and one woman, dressed in athletic gear with race bibs.27-28 June 2026
Official Technical Sponsor
Joma

Run. Perform. Connect.

Cluj Running Festival is an international road running event held in the heart of Cluj-Napoca, bringing together some of the world’s best elite athletes, thousands of amateur runners, and young running enthusiasts.

Organized by the team behind the world-renowned Brașov Running Festival, the event blends elite competition, community spirit, and the vibrant energy of the city into an unforgettable running weekend.

Register here!

About the Event

A true urban running festival

Cluj Running Festival is more than a race — it is a celebration of running at every level. From children taking their first running steps to elite athletes chasing world-class performances, the event is designed for everyone who loves to run.

World Athletics Label Race
Certified Courses
Fast, Flat Route
World-class event production
Vibrant urban festival atmosphere
Group of runners participating in an outdoor race wearing bib numbers and athletic gear.

Schedule & Races

Saturday, June 27
Kids Races
Sunday, June 28
Mass & Elite Races
Children’s races focus on:
joy of movement
fair play
positive first race experience
Age-appropriate distances
Medals & surprises for every finisher
800 m    6 – 9 years old (age on race day)
1200 m 10 – 13 years old (age on race day)
3000 m 13 – 15 years old (age on race day)
The exact schedule of the races will be published soon!
Mass Runners Races
  • 5 km – open (from age 14)
  • 10 km – open (from age 16)
Elite 10 km Races
  • world-class international athletes
  • top-level performances
  • elite road racing spectacle
5K running course map for Cluj Running Festival with marked streets: Bulevardul 1 Decembrie 1918, Str. General Eremia Grigorescu, Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Str. Splaiul Independenței looping twice around a stadium. Map of Cluj Running Festival 10K race route highlighting streets Bulevardul 1 Decembrie 1918, str. General Eremia Grigorescu, str. Splaiul Independenței, and str. Giuseppe Garibaldi with start and finish points near a stadium.

Runners Info

RUNNER’S KIT

Bib Number
Timing Chip
Running T-shirt
Finisher medal
Perks from our partners
Photo Gallery
iRewind video

CHILDREN’S KIT

Bib Number
Timing Chip
Running T-shirt
Finisher medal
Perks from our partners
Photo Gallery

Host City

Cluj-Napoca – young, vibrant, European

With an energetic community and modern infrastructure, Cluj-Napoca provides the perfect setting for a world-class running event.

Map of Cluj-Napoca city center overlaid with abstract blue and green triangular shapes and lines.