ULTRA TRAIL

WHICH LEADS THROUGH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VODNO FORESTS INTO THE MATKA CANYON.

45к / 2,800м+

The Vodno-Matka Ultra Trail is the longest of the "Vodno-Matka Trails" and is a one-day sports event – a mountain running race with a length of 45 kilometers and an altitude difference of 2800 meters. The race takes place in the vicinity of the city of Skopje - on the Vodno mountain and in the Matka canyon - an area that abounds with natural rarities and cultural monuments from the past.
This iconic race that goes up and down all the way to Matka Canyon and back is recommended for experienced ultra-runners with solid physical and mental fitness to complete this very demanding trail challenge.

06.04.2025, 08:00

Start fee

Registration is done only here by filling out the application at the link below, after which a generated confirmation is automatically sent to the e-mail address specified in the application.
Registration will be considered completed with successful payment of the registration fee.

PROMO

Valid only for the first 20 paid runners.

EUR

REGULAR

Regular fee valid until 09.03.2025

EUR

LATE

Valid from 10.03.2025 until max. number of participants.

EUR

FAQ

The starting fee provides a starting package with a branded gift and participation in one of the Vodno-Matka Trails races. The event is organized according to top world criteria and the achieved results are internationally verified by ITRA, which are scored in the National League.

The paths have been cleared of vegetation and every 30 meters on average there is a marking; every 5-10 km there are fully equipped refreshment stations; and volunteers, race marshals, mountain rescue teams and medical personnel are distributed in key places throughout the race.

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Do I need to wear mandatory equipment?

There is no mandatory equipment, but it is strongly recommended that each participant at least bring a mobile phone, an emergency medical foil (or a windbreaker), a bottle for half a liter of water and a silicone cup for liquids (the race does not have plastic/cardboard cups at refreshment stations)!

Is there an elevation profile and time tables from race checkpoints?

This year, changes have been made to the route, that is, new parts have been added to Gorno Sonje, so that after the evaluation received from ITRA, the elevation profiles and time tables will be published.

How can I register and pay the starting fee?

Registration is done only on the website www.vodnomatka.mk by successfully completing the application for one of the races, after which an automatically generated confirmation is sent to the e-mail address specified in the application.
Registration will be considered complete only after successful payment of the entry fee for the race (either by card through the site or through a bank with a payment slip).

Can the starting number be picked up on the day of the race at the start?

On the day of the race - before the start - only those who have informed us via email can pick up the start package. But also those who are not able to pick up the starter pack in person - it is allowed for a third party to pick it up for them (only with notification-authorization sent by email).

Are there club discounts or elites/influencers free entry fees?

A group discount of 10% of the regular price is valid for 8+ participants, payment by bank slip only.
Free start numbers for competitors with ITRA Index 750+ (men) and 600+ (women), and podium holders from 2024 edition.