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Sprint

6 km of energizing running on trails, dirt roads, and some asphalt stretches, surrounded by lush forest vegetation. The route features gentle elevations and roots that add dynamism and an authentic feel of running in nature. It’s the perfect race for those looking to transition from a casual run to their first competitive test, in a friendly, accessible, and energetic setting. All you need is a love of movement for a successful sprint in the city forest.

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Cross

11 km of trails, dirt roads, and asphalt, surrounded by lush forest vegetation, creating a route that turns running into a pleasant and dynamic experience. You’ll encounter elevations, roots, and sections covered with grass or leaves—just enough to preserve the authentic spirit of running in nature. With the right gear, nothing can stop you from enjoying an energetic course, right in the city forest. Come and see what freedom in motion looks like.

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Half marathon

The half marathon course consists of 2 laps of the cross-country route. 21 km that take you through the forest, along trails, dirt roads, and lush vegetation, in a natural setting that keeps you connected to energy and freedom. The course is varied, with technical sections, elevations, and roots that add dynamism to your run and preserve the adventurous spirit. With the right gear, all that remains is the joy of running in the heart of nature, right in the city forest.

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Family Run

A popular, non-competitive lap designed for anyone who wants to enjoy moving in nature over an accessible and friendly distance. It’s also an ideal opportunity to spend time with your family in a relaxed and energetic setting. Children can register for a reduced fee and will receive their own race number and kit, running alongside their parents in any of the races. Family running as it should be: simple, joyful, and memorable.

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Training

The Forest Run team will run with you on the Cross Country (11K) route, but also on a shorter route, 6.5 km. The trainings are an excellent opportunity to get used to the running route, but also to be in the best shape until the event. The trainings take place in groups with different running paces, the pace of which will be announced on site, and each group will have a coordinator. Warm-up, photos and hydration will be provided by us.

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Be it the challenge of 21 kilometers? Or the adrenaline of 11 kilometers? Or a fun run in the forest, with your family, over a distance of 3 km? Whatever event you choose, don't forget to enjoy such a beautiful race! Because, after all, that's what Baneasa Forest Run is all about: the joy of running through the forest! Check out the images below to see for yourself and sign up!

Training plan

As some of you know, behind Baneasa Forest Run is a team of passionate runners who perfectly understand what it means to be motivated to run. We know what it means to not have a training plan, not have an event to attend or not find someone to get you out of the house to exercise. If Baneasa Forest Run is a motivation to run, if our workouts get you out of the house even on Sunday mornings when you might prefer to sleep in more, we thought we would offer you the complete package and have created several training plans for you depending on your level. From beginner, meaning you don't really remember when you last ran or maybe you're starting now, to advanced, running constantly, but without a clear training plan. Press the button below, choose the right workout and enjoy the movement!

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FAQs

How can I register?

Participation in the event is conditional on registration for the event, in accordance with the event regulations presented on our website, and payment of the participation fee. Registrations are made online, on the registration page.

Until what date can I register? How many registrations are available?

The registration deadline, as well as the total number of available slots, are approximate. Registrations are open until October 18, 2026, and the estimated number of available registrations is approximately 2,500. These may be adjusted depending on the rate at which the registrations/race categories are filled. Additionally, the information displayed on the website regarding the number of occupied registrations is for reference only, as there may be groups of participants who reserve a larger number of slots simultaneously within a short period of time.

Do I have to be an experienced athlete to participate?

Of course not! But trail running can be demanding, so we recommend that you prepare yourself before the race and, of course, be aware of the uneven terrain.

How is payment made?

Payment can only be made online with a bank card, upon registration. Validation will be done automatically after the payment is processed.

Can I run with my pet?

Pets are not allowed to participate in this event. The event atmosphere, high decibel levels (music from the start/finish area), many participants and a fairly narrow path may cause your pet to become agitated and nervous, and for the safety of all participants, this is not allowed.

Is there an age limit for younger participants?

Yes, the age limit is 14 years for the cross-country race and 18 years for the semi-final race. Young people with special abilities, high-performance athletes, who can run accompanied by a guardian who declares on their own responsibility that the minor can run and can handle the effort involved in running on the trail.

Is there a specific location where registration packages can be picked up? How do I do this?

Yes. Information regarding the collection of participation kits will be published on the race page the week the race takes place.

Is Baneasa Forest Run a timed race?

Baneasa Forest Run is a timed race. Timing will be done to the second using disposable electronic chips located on the back of the competition number. The time based on which the ranking will be drawn up will be the gross time, i.e. the time between the start and the finish line. To the extent possible, we will also provide the runners with the net time, i.e. the time between the start and the finish line, but this time will not be taken into account when drawing up the ranking. If 2 competitors run the route at the same time, one will receive place x, and the other place x+1. The 3 km Family Run event is not timed and is non-competitive.

Can I transfer my registration from one race to another or can I give my place to another person?

Places are transferable to another person or participants can move from one race to another according to the conditions in the regulations.

My photo album

We take over 15,000 photos each year with the help of a large team of photographers. In order to generate individual albums with photos of each runner, we use facial recognition. Here are the steps you need to take to get to your photos.

After taking photos at the event, in approximately 2-3 days, each runner will receive by email, in the digital kit, a personalized link to create their own album.

To access this link you will need to create an account on the getpica.com platform or register using an existing account. Once you have created an account, you can use it to have all the albums from all the events that use this platform in one place.

Once registered on the platform, upon accessing the link you will be asked to take a selfie/self-portrait so that the album can be generated with your own photos. This self-portrait should be taken with the best possible camera, in the best possible light, in conditions similar to those of the race (for example: if you had a cap during the event or glasses, it is helpful to take the self-portrait with the cap or glasses in question).

After taking the self-portrait, the album will be generated with your own photos, and the photos can be accessed, viewed, downloaded, shared or deleted together or individually. For these options, access the menu by pressing the 3 dots.

If you know you should have had more photos, you can try taking the self-portrait again. To do this, you must delete the album, which will also delete the self-portrait. Then follow the steps to generate the album again by accessing the link you received.

The getpica.com platform stores data within the European Union and is subject to the GDPR regulation. Within the platform there are 3 possible options if you wish to exercise certain withdrawal rights:

Anonymizing your appearance in the photos of other participants, in which case you will appear with an effect (blur) that will make it impossible to recognize you in the photos of other participants. This option is applied from the album options (click on the 3 dots to the right of the album name) by activating "Anonymouse mode".

Deleting the album, which automatically involves deleting the biometric data, namely the selfie taken to generate the respective album. This option is applied from the album options (click on the 3 dots to the right of the album name) by clicking the "Remove album" button

Closing the account created on the getpica.com platform by clicking the "Delete account" button on the account page.

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Training

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Băneasa Forest Run

Predeal Forest Run

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FAQs

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