Some races become memorable for the distance, others for the experience! CLUJ CONNECT RUN | GARMIN launches a new running adventure: the city-to-forest concept carrying you from the urban energy to the freedom of the forest.
On October 11 we invite you to move, to explore and challenge yourself to connect with nature, with a friendly community and with a different side of Cluj-Napoca! This event has the capacity to trigger a new lifestyle and become a game changer – let’s find out why!
Dive in the natural and cultural heritage of Cluj
The first thing that sets CLUJ CONNECT RUN | GARMIN apart from other races in Cluj and Transylvania is the opportunity to dynamically explore the heritage of this hidden gem of Europe. With an iconic starting point at the Romulus Vuia Ethnographic Park, among traditional Romanian houses and wooden churches, the running course follows the riverside urban promenade, the streets among the modern residential buildings and the paths across the legendary Hoia-Baciu Forest where you will discover the signs of Christian pilgrimage and of so-called paranormal phenomena.
Experience the support of our trail running community
The next thing that we aim to bring forth on the occasion of the event, is the amazing trail running community of Cluj. These are the people who put a constant effort in training on the trails around Cluj and challenging themselves during mountain running events. They will share their tips about staying fit and slowly growing their endurance on steep terrain, flowy descents and syncopate trails. Running smarter means combining the daily professional routine with everything that its at hand in and around the city.
Meet the junction between city run and trail adventure
Most running races fall in one distinct category: either road running or trail running. CLUJ CONNECT RUN | GARMIN is the race that will gracefully mix both. You will experience the joy of changing the running surface while also admiring some of the best views of Cluj-Napoca, the fresh breeze alongside Someș river and the clean air of Hoia-Baciu forest. It will help you keep focused and inspired, all the way!
Challenge yourself to transform and evolve
Choose the race that matches your new goals. Go all in with the 21 km Half-Marathon, take on the 10.5 km Cross, discover trail running through the 5 km Cross, or bring the whole family to the friendly Family Run. Your race, your pace!
Be part of a new chapter on Cluj’s sporting calendar: CLUJ CONNECT RUN | GARMIN the event that brings together city, nature, sport, technology and people.
Run the city. Explore the forest. Connect with the community.
