Seventh edition of the Via Pontica Cross-Border Run takes place on Sep 6, 2026 along the Black Sea coast.

The Roman road and the path of birds that do not recognize borders!

Via Pontica offers three running distances – 28 km, 16 km and a 2 km kids’ run. The 28 km course crosses the Bulgarian–Romanian border and is run in both directions. The 16 km course starts in Romania and finishes in Bulgaria, while the 2 km kids’ run takes place entirely in Bulgaria.

The finish of all distances is on the beach near Krapets. This is also the start of the 2 km and 28 km distances.

The route follows dirt and sandy paths along the Black Sea coast, passing Durankulak Lake, Cosmos Camping and the northernmost beaches of Bulgaria before crossing the border into Romania and reaching the seaside resort of Vama Veche.

The coordinates of the Start/Finish area are 43°38'35.00"N, 28°34'24.00"E.

The 16 km distance starts near Camping Breathe in Romania, with bus transportation provided from Krapets.

All finishers receive a Via Pontica medal. The first three competitors in each category are awarded prizes.

With the support of:
Shabla Municipality, Inoxsys, Limanu Municipality, Hrus-Hrus, Tetrapod, Leya, Yako, Gold Nutrition, Melli GEL, TOP Rent-A-Car, Klipsch, harmonica.