31.03.2024

Vodno-Matka Trail Marathon 40K

Trail running race that leads you through the most beautiful forests of Mount Vodno and Matka Canyon that hide valuable monuments of Christian byzantine culture that you will run by during the race.
Vodno-Matka Trail Marathon is the longest race of Vodno-Matka Trails - an exciting 40 km trail race with 2,700 m. D+ that follows the main ridge-line of Mount Vodno just above the city of Skopje to the mystique in the natural reserve Matka canyon between byzantine medieval landmarks.
Vodno has well-groomed forest trails, easy slopes, dirt roads, but steep and technical in Matka it is.

This race is up and down all the way to Matka Canyon for experienced ultra-trail runners, with good physical and mental conditioning to complete a demanding course.

Prices and registration

opens: 01.11.2022
closes: 20.03.2023

Vodno-Matka Trail Marathon 40K

EARLY BIRD until 30.11.2022
28
EUR
REGULAR PRICE from 01.12.2022
37
EUR
CLOSED

Technical race information

EDITION
6th
DISTANCE
40.6 km
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN
2,680 m
TOTAL ELEVATION LOSS
2,680 m
START LOCATION
Sredno Vodno, Skopje
START TIME
02.04.2023, 07:00
MAX. PARTICIPANTS
199
RATE OF SUCCESS
95%
MOST REPRESENTED COUNTRIES
MKD, KOS, SRB
FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS
50%
WOMEN
30%
AID STATIONS
5
TIME LIMIT
11 hours
AVERAGE FINISH TIME
8:00
FIRST MALE FINSIHER
4:13
FIRST FEMALE FINISHER
5:42
MAX. ALTITUDE
1060 meters asl.
MIN. ALTITUDE
300 meters asl.
LONGEST UPHILL
800D+ m (matka-sv.petka)
LONGEST DOWNHILL
700D- m (kale-matka)
TOPOLOGY
83% Paths / 15% Tracks / 2% Roads
ITRA POINTS
2

KEY DOWNLOADS

Important stuff for successful race

GPS track

Plan your race strategy on Google Earth and upload it on your smartwatch or mobile navigation application in case you get lost.

Rules & regulations

Just stick to them, read them carefully - so there shan't we have a few little "surprises".
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DISCLAIMER: By registering, the participant acknowledges that the competition requirements, legal order and rules of procedure are binding. These regulations serve the uniform and equal engagement in the sport and are non-appealable in a court of law. Their recognition and upholding are a prerequisite for participating in the event. Each entrant is responsible for the technical safety of his/her gear and must ensure that it is in conformity with the rules. The organizer assumes no liability for accidents, personal injury or material damage, theft or other damages!

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