This trail invites runners into the wild heart of the Shar Mountains. The course launches from the villa area in Popova Shapka, rolling beneath the old gondola before diving into alpine meadows and pine forests alive with springs and mountain air. The path flows past the historic Jelak Hut before sending you onto a fast and scenic single-track finish through the forest.
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EARLY BIRD fee: 20 EUR (ends Feb. 28, 2026)
Regular fee: 25 EUR (ends Aug. 29, 2026)
What you get
Race BIB,
Gifts from partners,
Food and drinks at aid stations,
Marked and maintained course,
Medical and rescue services,
Gear storage,
Drop bag assistance,
Medal (for the finishers),
Meal (after the race)
Photos and video (from the race),
Volunteer assistance (anything)
Mandatory Gear
Race bib (must be visible at all times),
Mobile phone (fully charged, emergency numbers saved),
Basic first aid kit (bandage, antiseptic),
Food supply (gels, bars, or solid food),
Hydration system (min. 500mL),
Recommended Gear
Sunglasses (for sun and wind protection),
Sunscreen & lip balm,
Gaiters (keep debris out of shoes),
Running poles,
Vaseline or anti-chafing cream,
Action camera (if you want to capture the experience)
Race edition: #5
Start date/time: 05.09.2026 (Saturday), 10:00
Start/Finish: Popova Sapka, (Tetova, N. Macedonia)
Distance: 20 km
Elev. gain: 960m D+
Elev. loss: 960m D-
Aid Stations: 2
Time limit: 6 hours
Max. Altitude: 1,991 m
Min. Altitude: 1,751m
Topology: 80% Paths / 15% Tracks / 5% Roads
Max. participants: 120
| Check Point: | Altitude: | KM | D+ | D- | Split KM | Time of first (approx) | Time of last | Time limits | Time of day |
| Start Popova Shapka | 420 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 09:00 | |||
| CP1 Jelak Viewpoint | 971 | 8.1 | 340 | 300 | 8.1 | 0 h 40 min | 2 h 20 min | ||
| CP2 Jelak Viewpoint | 1176 | 12.7 | 280 | 280 | 4.6 | 1 h 15 min | 3 h 50 min | ||
| Finish Popova Shapka | 420 | 20 | 340 | 380 | 7.3 | 2 h 00 min | 6 h 00 min | 15:00 | 15:00 |
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