The race starts at Hotel Scardus in Popova Shapka, North Macedonia, and takes you through the rugged beauty of the Sharr Mountains. The final test is the climb to Oshlak Peak before a winding descent into Prizren, ending at the historic Prizren Fortress.
About
Technical
Distance: 58 km
Elev. gain/loss: 3,214 m+ / 4,493 m-
Start date/time: 05.09.2026 (Saturday), 06:00
Start: Hotel Scardus, Popova Sapka (Tetovo, N. Macedonia)
Finish: Prizren Fortress (Prizren, Kosova)
Aid Stations: 7 (10.5 > 16 > 24.5 > 28 > 30.5 > 37.5 > 44 > 56 km)
Time limit: 14 hours
Max. Altitude: 2,450 m
Min. Altitude: 525 m
Topology: 80% Paths / 15% Tracks
Max. participants: 60
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 transport to Prizren,
Medal (for the finishers),
Meal (after the race)
Photos and video (from the race),
Volunteer assistance (anything)
Transportation (Rout 1: Prishtina – Skopje – Popova Sapka; Route 2: Prizren – Skopje)
Discount at Hotel Scardus: 34 EUR/person with super-early breakfast (double room)
| Check Point | Altitude | Location | KM | Split KM | D+ | D- | Time first | tod first | Time Last | tod last | Time Limit | |
| Start Popova Shapka | 1729 | N42.209722 E20.745520 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 h 00′ | 7:00 | 0 h 00′ | 7:00 | ||
| CP1 | Brodec | 1060 | N42.058464, E20.891748 | 10,5 | 10,5 | 240 | 1000 | 1 h 20′ | 8:20 | 2 h 15′ | 9:15 | |
| CP2 | Vejce | 1180 | N42.082844 E20.924108 | 16 | 5,5 | 421 | 235 | 2 h 00′ | 9:00 | 4 h 00′ | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| CP3 | BP-Konj. Saddle | 2450 | N42.128201 E20.929280 | 22,5 | 6,5 | 1307 | 18 | 3 h 05′ | 10:05 | 6 h 10′ | 13:10 | |
| CP4 | Bistrica springs | 2150 | N42.145292 E20.962602 | 26 | 3,5 | 165 | 480 | 3 h 35′ | 10:35 | 6 h 45′ | 13:45 | |
| CP5 | Prevalla | 1510 | N42.173683, E20.962106 | 30,0 | 4 | 12 | 653 | 4 h 05′ | 11:05 | 7 h 30′ | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| CP6 | Oshlak peak | 2212 | N42.196626, E20.891943 | 37,5 | 7 | 738 | 87 | 5 h 00′ | 12:00 | 9 h 30′ | 16:30 | |
| CP7 | Kopana voda | 1545 | N42.210792 E20.834285 | 44 | 6.5 | 110 | 730 | 5 h 50′ | 12:50 | 11 h 00′ | 18:00 | |
| Finish Prizren Fortress | 525 | N42.209722 E20.745520 | 56 | 12 | 221 | 1290 | 7 h 15′ | 14:15 | 13 h 00′ | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Mandatory Gear
Race BIB (must be visible at all times),
ID (You are crossing the border),
Mobile phone (fully charged, emergency numbers saved),
Watch or GPS device (with the GPX map),
Basic first aid kit (bandage, antiseptic),
Food supply (gels, bars, or solid food),
Electrolytes (salt tabs, hydration mix),
Hydration system (min. 1L),
Emergency blanket (min. 140 x 200 cm),
Headlamp (plus extra batteries),
Long-sleeve (thermal layer),
Hat/buff
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)
Poles (start to finish)
