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Migrant Trail Race - Fushe Arrez

Fushë-Arrëz, Shkodër, Albania

calendar_today 08 Aug, 2026 – 09 Aug, 2026

About the Event

Embrace the rugged soul of Northern Albania at the Migrant Trail Race "Fushë Arrëz" on August 8-9, 2026. This premier ultra-trail event transcends athletic competition, weaving through majestic pine forests, past the roaring Kryeziu Waterfall, and along the dramatic ridgelines of the Albanian Alps. Choose your own mountain saga across five meticulously crafted distances, from the accessible 10K river course to the epic 103km journey across the "Dardha's Ridge." More than a race, it's a profound homecoming, timed with the town's annual "Homeland is a Legacy" festival, celebrating deep roots and migratory spirit. You'll test your limits on ancient shepherd paths, discover untouched landscapes, and connect with a community whose warmth matches the challenge of the terrain. This is where raw, mountainous beauty meets unparalleled trail-running passion, creating memories that resonate long after you cross the finish line in the vibrant town center.

Races Offered

Deer Trail

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 60K

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05:00

Kryeziu Waterfall Trail

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 40K

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07:00

Micoj River Trail

Aug 09, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

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08:00

Pine Trail

Aug 09, 2026

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Distance — 21K

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08:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Fushë-Arrëz.

thermostat Temperature

18.0° / 29.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.1° / 28.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 38m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

57.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:48

nightlight Sunset

19:37

About Fushë-Arrëz

Learn more about the host city, Fushë-Arrëz.

Fushë-Arrëz is a municipality and town in Shkodër County, northwestern Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Blerim, Fierzë, Iballë, Qafë-Mali with Fushë-Arrëz constituting its seat. As of the Institute of Statistics estimate from the 2011 census, there were 2,513 people residing in Fushë-Arrëz and 7,405 in Fushë-Arrëz Municipality. The area of the municipality is 540.42 km2. The etymology of Fushë Arrëz from the Albanian language translates to in English as “Field of nutlets”.