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! Results 2026

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.
Cluj Running Festival program listing events, races, talks, and award ceremonies from June 26 to 28.
Map of Cluj Running Festival showing zones, entrances, stage, bag drop, and refreshment areas.

Public access to the Cluj Running Festival is FREE.

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

News

Banner with Joma logo and Cluj Running Festival logo indicating Joma as the official technical sponsor, over a cityscape background. Map showing traffic restrictions on June 28 from 6:00 to 11:45 near Cluj Running Festival routes.

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.