Rules

Important rules:

• Participants at distances of 28 and 16 kilometers cross the border with Romania. All participants of these distances must possess and carry with them a valid identity document (identity card or foreign passport);
• Participants in distances of 2 kilometers do not cross the border. The routes of this distance is only on the territory of Bulgaria;
• The start of distances 28 and 2 kilometers is from the northern beach of Krapets in Bulgaria. Only the participants in the 16 km distance start from Romania where they will be transported by buses provided by the organizers. The finish for all distances is in Krapets (Bulgaria);
• The 28 and 2 kilometer routes are two-way (going and returning on the same route with the start and finish at the same point). The 16-kilometer course is one-way with a start and finish at the two end points of the course;
• The aid stations are located about 3-6 kilometers apart;
• Registration and bibs are individual and non-transferable;
• It is strictly forbidden to throw any kind of waste on the course, except in the places adapted for this in the areas of the aid stations and the start/finish;
• Individual participants must be 12 years old for the 16 km distance and 16 years old for the 28 km distance;
• Participants under the age restrictions are also allowed to participate in the various distances if they register as accompanied by a parent/guardian/guardian or parent-authorized coach. In this case, the parent or authorized coach signs a special declaration when receiving the bibs. You can download the declaration from here. Accompanied Participant and Companion move together. To register an accompanying participant, check "Add an accompanying participant" during registration. Accompanied and escorted times are measured per participant only;
• A parent or authorized coach may accompany one child between the ages of 12 and 16 for the distance of 28 kilometers;
• A parent or an authorized coach may accompany one child between the ages of 8 and 12 at a distance of 16 kilometers;
• We recommend that children under 7 run with a companion in the 2 kilometer children's run;
• Participants under the age of 18 must submit a statement of consent from a parent/guardian/guardian/authorized coach. You can download the declaration from here.

Time limits for finishing are: 4:30 hours for 28 km and 3:00 for 16 km.
Equipment: A water tank or container for all the distances, except for the kids’run- 2 km. No plastic cups will be given at the aid-stations. There are no other requirements, except to be able to attach the bib.
 

Recommendations:

• It is recommended to have medical insurance and medical check-up but not earlier than 3 days before the competition.
• It is recommended to wear a hat to protect from the sun and to use sunscreen in sunny weather;
• It is recommended to take your bib from the previous day;
• Make sure that your phone is charged and that you have roaming.

Advance cancellation of participation, refund of fees and change of distance:

• The system allows a participant to opt out and receive part of their fee if this happens within a certain period before the start day. As the launch approaches, the percentage of the fee that will be refunded decreases;
• Before closing the registration on the site, it is possible to change the distance, for which an additional little fee will be charged, which you will have to pay. If the fee for the new course is higher, you will also have to pay the difference in fees. If the new discipline has a lower fee, the difference will not be refunded.
• You will find a link to these features in your profile (if you are a registered participant) and in the emails that confirm your registration and payment. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. If you can't find it there either, write to us at mail@green-foot.net.

Registration and Fees:

• Registration starts on January 1st at 12:00 noon. The fee value increases on Jul 1, 2026. Registration ends on Aug 26, 2026. You can see the cost of fees and periods on the Enrollment page.
• Registration without a paid fee does not entitle you to participate in the event and becomes invalid after the site registration closes. Only in the case of remaining free bibs, registration will be carried out on the spot before the start for the 13 km distance, at an increased fee.
• The fee is the same for both distances.
• The fee for an accompanied participant is 50% of the standard fee. The companion pays the full fee.
• Participation in the 2 kilometer kids's run is free. Registration is on site.

The fee includes:

• a gift;
• fruit and water at the start/finish and points;
• electronic timing and ranking;
• transportation to the start of the 16 km distance from the finish line near Krapets (only for 15 km runners};
• participation in awards;
• medal;
• medical assistance at the start/finish;
• use of toilets at the start/finish;
• possibility to leave luggage (no valuables) at the start/finish.

The fee can be paid with a bank card, at an EasyPay cashier, via ATM, bank transfer or electronically via the ePay platforms.

We recommend making the payment immediately after registration. If you postpone the payment for later, use the link we send you by email after registration. If you haven't received an email, please check your spam folder, and if you don't find a letter there either, alert us at our email, which you can access at the bottom left of every page.
When paying the fee, the "Promo code" field is optional and is only required if you have a discount voucher.

If you select the "ePay/EasyPay" radio button, after pressing the "Pay" button, you will be able to choose whether to pay with a bank card, electronically in the ePay system, at the EasyPay cash register, by bank transfer or through an ATM.
To pay at checkout you need a payment code that will be generated on the page. Write down this code and pay at a cash desk convenient for you, no later than indicated on the payment deadline page.
To pay via ATM you need a merchant code and a payment code that are generated on the page.
After making the payment, the system will automatically confirm your registration, and in the list of participants in the last column of the line with your data, "YES" will be written for "Fee paid".