These regulations apply to the Via Transilvanica 5.0 Competition, taking place on August 22, 2026, organized by the Tășuleasa Social Association, and are effective starting January 15, 2026.
Dear athletes, we would like to inform you about several important aspects regarding registration and validation for the Via Transilvanica Marathon competition. Registration is available exclusively on our website, via the 42 km platform.
Athletes who register must validate their registration by paying the participation fee for the chosen event within 3 calendar days. Failure to do so will result in the registration being invalidated and deleted. One additional registration attempt will be possible after this stage, provided validation is completed within the specified timeframe.
Competitors who, for various reasons, can no longer participate in the Via Transilvanica Marathon may exercise their legal right of withdrawal within 14 days from registration.
Before the withdrawal period expires, the registered competitor must inform the organizer of their decision to withdraw from the contract.
For this purpose, the competitor may choose one of the following options:
a) use the withdrawal form template provided in Part B of the Annex to Government Emergency Ordinance no. 34/2014;
b) submit any other unequivocal statement expressing the decision to withdraw from the contract.
The withdrawal statement must include the bank account from which the participation fee was paid and/or the account to which the refund is requested. The statement must be sent by email to maraton@viatransilvanica.com
The Organizer will confirm receipt of the withdrawal request on a durable medium without delay. Within 14 days from receiving the withdrawal notice, the Organizer will refund the full participation fee paid by the competitor.
Competition Characteristics
PROGRAM - AUGUST 22, 2026
Race kit distribution: 08:00 – up to 15 minutes before the start of each race
Children check-in for sports activities: before the start of each race
Race Starts
E-bike: 09:00
Mountain-bike: 09:15
Marathon: 09:30
Half Marathon: 09:45
Cross-Country Run: 10:00
Hiking: 10:15
Meal service: starting at 12:00
Award ceremony and raffle: 18:00
Schedule subject to change.
Registration period
Registration is open from January 15, 2026 to 10.08.2026. Registration is completed by filling in the online form in the Registration section. As the number of places is limited, registration will close once capacity is reached.
To participate in the 2026 edition, competitors must pay a participation fee, either by card or by bank transfer to: RO13BTRLRONCRT0025410804, Banca Transilvania, Account holder: Asociația Tășuleasa Social
Participation fees
Marathon: 250 RON
Mountain-bike: 250 RON
E-bike: 250 RON
Half Marathon: 200 RON
Cross-Country Run: 150 RON
Hiking: 50 RON
A 20% discount applies during the first 30 days after registration opens. After April 30, the fee increases by 20%, and starting August 1, the fee doubles. The hiking fee remains unchanged throughout the registration period.
Race Kit Contents (Runners):
race bib
nutrition products
bag
meal voucher
first aid assistance
access to checkpoints
Hikers Participants Receive:
accompanying guide
meal voucher
first aid assistance
access to checkpoints
Registered participants may receive products, vouchers, or other benefits in their race kit from the event’s partners and collaborators.
Refund policy
If a registered and validated competitor withdraws within 14 days of registration and properly notifies the Organizer, the full participation fee will be refunded within 14 days to the account from which payment was made.
Competitors who withdraw after the 14-day legal period may receive a 50% refund, provided they notify the Organizer at least 30 days before the event date and expressly request the refund in writing, including bank account details.
If no explicit refund request is submitted, the Organizer considers the remaining 50% of the fee to be donated as sponsorship.
Competitors may transfer their participation to another eligible person, without any refund, provided the Organizer is informed in writing at least 30 days before the event at maraton@viatransilvanica.com.
If the competition is canceled due to force majeure or reasons beyond the Organizer’s control and cannot be rescheduled, the registration fee will not be refunded.
Mandatory Equipment
Trail running or trekking shoes (mandatory)
Backpack or waist pack (recommended)
Rain jacket and pants, long-sleeve shirt (recommended)
Functional mobile phone (mandatory)
Trekking poles (recommended)
Water bottle (mandatory)
Headband / beanie / cap (recommended)
Race bib (mandatory, provided by the Organizer)
The race bib must be worn on the front and remain visible throughout the race.
Additional Rules for Mountain-bike and E-bike Events:
Cycling helmet is mandatory
Only non-electric mountain-bikes (26”, 27.5”, or 29”) are allowed in the MTB race
E-bikes are permitted only in the e-bike race
Race numbers must be attached to the front of the bike
Bike frame changes are not allowed
Mechanical repairs are allowed except for frame replacement
In case of mechanical issues, competitors must clear the course and stop in a safe area
If you want more information, you can write to us at the email address maraton@viatransilvanica.com.
General Conditions
Race Withdrawal:
The Organizer may stop a participant in the following cases:
Injury preventing continuation
Exceeding intermediate cut-off times
Exceptional circumstances
*Any participant who stops must inform the Organizer immediately.
Penalties/Disqualification:
Littering on the course
Missing mandatory equipment
Skipping a checkpoint
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Bib alteration or replacement
Time limits:
Competitors must fit within the following times, depending on the event:
Marathon: 7 hours
Half Marathon: 5 hours
Cross-Country Run: 3 hours
Mountain-bike: 6 hours
E-bike: 3 hours
Route Changes or Event Cancellation:
The Organizer reserves the right to modify the schedule or routes or cancel the event due to unsafe weather or exceptional situations, with prior notice to participants when possible.
Anti-doping:
The Organizer may deny participation to athletes previously sanctioned by accredited anti-doping authorities, even if the suspension period has ended.
Athletes who receive financial prizes and later test positive within six months must return the awarded prizes.
Safety and Media Rights:
Participants are fully responsible for their participation. Medical assistance will be available at the start, finish, and checkpoints. The Organizer is not responsible for lost items.
Photos and videos may be taken before, during, and after the event. By registering and participating, competitors consent to the use of these materials for promotional purposes.
Vor fi două puncte de hidratare pentru proba semimaraton, patru puncte de hidratare pentru maraton și mountain-bike: revitalizare, orientare, hidratare, control; apă oferită pe traseu și în zona de Start/Sosire; clasament provizoriu imediat după cursă, clasament final online după 24 ore.
A finalist medal is awarded to all those who finish the races within the specified time.
There will be an ambulance present at the Start and Finish, the Mountain Rescue Service, Mountain Gendarmerie, and volunteers with first aid knowledge and kits at each revitalization point on the course.
Hot food will be served after the competition, at the finish line of the competition, in the Tășuleasa Social Campus in Piatra Fântânele.
Final Notes!!!
All finishers within the time limits will receive a finisher medal. Hot meals will be served at the finish line at the Tășuleasa Social Campus.
Before the race start, all participants must submit a Declaration of Participation on Own Responsibility and present a valid ID.
By participating in the Via Transilvanica Marathon, competitors automatically accept these regulations.
