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Pirin Ultra

Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

calendar_today 10 Sep, 2026 – 13 Sep, 2026

About the Event

Experience the ultimate ultramarathon challenge in the majestic Pirin Mountain. Join runners from around the world for an unforgettable adventure through some of Bulgaria's most stunning landscapes. 10-13 September 2026! Pirin Ultra started in September 2016 and has evolved significantly over the years. The event was included in the Skyrunning World Series, with the 66K distance becoming part of the Skyrunner® World Series calendar in 2018. By 2019, a 38K route was introduced, bringing the total to three routes at that time.

Races Offered

Pirin Ultra 160K

Sep 11, 2026

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Distance — 160K

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05:00

Pirin Ultra 68K

Sep 12, 2026

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Distance — 68K

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05:00

Pirin Extreme 38K

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 38K

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08:00

Pirin Trail 25K

Sep 13, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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10:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Bansko.

thermostat Temperature

11.4° / 22.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.4° / 21.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

4.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:06

nightlight Sunset

19:34

About Bansko

Learn more about the host city, Bansko.

Bansko is a mountain and ski resort in Southwest Bulgaria, under the slopes of the Pirin Mountains. It's one of the busiest international ski resorts in Bulgaria.