Galicica National Park is one of North Macedonia’s most precious natural gems, known for its unique flora and fauna. It’s a true botanical paradise with over 1,600 plant species, more than 40 of which are Balkan or local endemics. But did you know that Lynx lynx balcanicus – the Balkan lynx – also roams here? […]

In the heart of Europe, where the mountains whisper tales of adventure, the Europe Trail Cup emerges and unifies the spirit of trail-running enthusiasts across Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Bosnia, Serbia, and Macedonia.Born from a shared love for the untamed beauty of Europe's diverse landscapes, Europe Trail Cup is more than a series of events; […]

The past 6 thrilling years of racing on Ohrid Ultra-Trail and Galicica have delivered some phenomenal performances. OUT from the record book, we’re highlighting the best achievements, hoping to inspire and motivate you to push your limits at this year’s 7th edition. If you’ve completed the Spartathlon (and even twice), you undoubtedly possess the true […]

The past 6 thrilling years of racing on Ohrid Ultra-Trail and Galicica have delivered some phenomenal performances. OUT from the record book, we’re highlighting the best achievements, hoping to inspire and motivate you to push your limits at this year’s 7th edition. EN Directly from the heart of the Pindus Mountains and the depths of […]

🏔️ Ohrid Ultra Trail Expo! 🏃‍♂️🔥Last year, we hosted the Ohrid Ultra Trail Expo for the first time – where runners not only picked up their race packs and discovered more about the trails but also had the chance to explore the latest equipment, meet exciting brands, and get inspired for new adventures. 🚀 This […]

On the week when we celebrate the fight for women’s rights, we want to highlight that women are an important part of this community. 💪🌿 Every day, women are increasingly conquering the trails of trail and ultra trail races. We want to be a part of that growth!Last year, 27.33% of our participants were women […]

The past 6 thrilling years of racing on Ohrid Ultra-Trail and Galicica have delivered some phenomenal performances. OUT from the record book, we’re highlighting the best achievements, hoping to inspire and motivate you to push your limits at this year’s 7th edition. Recipe for a record in 3 steps - Dimitar Iliev 2022-2023-2024 The progress […]

The past 6 thrilling years of racing on Ohrid Ultra-Trail and Galicica have delivered some phenomenal performances. OUT from the record book, we’re highlighting the best achievements, hoping to inspire and motivate you to push your limits at this year’s 7th edition. 👉🏻Samotska Trail Marathon in its 4 editions from 2021 to 2024 took place […]

The past 6 thrilling years of racing on Ohrid Ultra-Trail and Galicica have delivered some phenomenal performances. OUT from the record book, we’re highlighting the best achievements, hoping to inspire and motivate you to push your limits at this year’s 7th edition. Konstantinos Giannopoulos is one of the first and best Greek runners that took […]

The past 6 thrilling years of racing on Ohrid Ultra-Trail and Galicica have delivered some phenomenal performances. OUT from the record book, we’re highlighting the best achievements, hoping to inspire and motivate you to push your limits at this year’s 7th edition. What better way to start this series of posts than by spotlighting Elena […]

Dear Runners, As we wrap up another phenomenal year from a racing perspective, each of us has covered many kilometers in the mountains, climbed beautiful peaks, exceeded our personal limits, and enjoyed the benefits that trail running offers. Ohrid Ultra-Trail celebrated its 6th edition this year, offering an adventurous trail running challenge and a journey […]

Keep Up the Pace!! Early Bird registrations for OUT2025 are closing today on 31.10.2024! Secure your BIB for 2025 and start training for your race.Visit www.ohridultratrail.com for more details and info.

To understand the life cycle of an eel we must start from the beginning of the end! Adult females of the European eel species (Anguilla anguilla) live up to twenty years in the waters of Lake Ohrid until they reach full maturity. Then they set off on their life journey down the river Drim. Before […]

It is our honor to present to you the first runner from South Africa on Ohrid Ultra-Trail. From irresistible pastries to multiple beers and adventurous trail runs. Meet the South African engineer who will challenge the field at the 40K Trail Samotska this year. Register and be part of this diverse trail running starting list. […]

After Malta became small for his adventures and runs, Niki transferred to Salzburg, closer to the big mountains and trails, and this year he chose to run the 100K on OUT after meeting us in Istria. Check out his inspirative answers and advice about our sport, how he became the Backyard Ultra representative of Malta […]

Next up in our #RunnersStories we are chatting with the short distance specialist who comes from Kochani - Zlatko Nikolov. His great progress and the many podiums in the last years are our motive to invite him to this short interview and to be part of the favorite runners on OUT2024 - this time on […]

Mountains, meditation, clean food and hard challenges. That is what describes the next runner listed on Ohrid Ultra-Trail line-up this May. The first time we saw Theo last year in Istria, we immediately had a genuine and pure trail running vibe that is full of positive energy. Join the company of these magnificent runners and […]

Introducing our Iron Ultra-Trail lady Perrine Fages who will join the starting line of Ohrid Ultra-Trail this May 2024. She has worked as a legal counsel in the Middle East for the last 10 years and the Endurance events are her passion. She is a finisher (amongst others) on TOR330 and 450 - Tor de […]

You need the motivation to keep trail running? Be inspired and join Vera Urdarevska at the starting line of Ohrid Ultra-Trail next edition in May 2024.  OUT: Please introduce yourself to our followers. Hii, I'm Vera Urdarevska (25), I live in Skopje, Macedonia. I have a deep passion for psychology. I thrive on adventure, whether […]

You need the motivation to keep trail running? Be inspired and join Ivan Radev at the starting line of Ohrid Ultra-Trail next edition in May 2024.  OUT: Please introduce yourself to our followers. Hello everyone, my name is Ivan Radev and I’m a 28 years old ultra/trail runner from Macedonia.  OUT: How long have you […]