Take part in one that will offer you an experience you’ll always remember. Run, jog or walk through the breathtaking scenery of the Oriental Carpathian Mountains in Romania. The Fundu Moldovei ultra is a
3-day 115km, fully supported, ultra marathon
that will take you through the winding mountain footpaths, mineral water streams and remote culture rich villages. Bucovina is an area where old customs and traditions are still kept alive. Our base camp will be in guest houses in Fundu Moldovei where Ileana and Mihaela will cater
for all our nutrition needs before, during and after the race. You will experience traditional food, with a little tweak, to make sure your have enough energy for each day while still giving you a chance to sample and enjoy local delicacies. This brand new ultra, brought to you by Women’s Running Fitness Editor Anne-Marie Lategan,
herself a keen ultra runner,
has been designed for people of all ages and fitness abilities. Whether you want to use the mountains to train for a different ultra marathon, run a personal best or walk at your own pace, this unique ultra will give you a great opportunity to take in the breathtaking scenery and experience a part of the world that is still untouched by the modern way of life and tourism. It’s peaceful, with great scenery and will be so far removed from the usual hectic demands of daily life. All you need is a
reasonable level of fitness, a lot of enthusiasm, willpower and the desire to succeed. The route will have check points at every 7-12km, supplying you with all the nutrition you will need, emotional support and, in the unlikely event that you may require medical attention, all provisions will be provided. To finish,
you have the chance to sample part of this unforgettable way of life and enjoy our medal ceremony, joined by the Mayor of Fundu Moldovei accompanied by the local scouts,
at a traditional Shepherd's Hut where he will entertain us with his customary BBQ lamb accompanied by mamaliga, homemade cheese and bread.
