When we first thought about setting up Ultra Race Romania we wondered what does it really take to run 250km (155miles) in a remote part of the world, in self sufficiency? Courage? A bit of madness? Recklessness? And how are the people who usually embark in such adventures? What drive them to reach the finish line?
We strongly believe that people are the ones who make these events memorable, as they write their own legend throughout the 250 kilometers. So we are curious to find out more about those who choose to come to Ultra Race Romania. Prepare to meet them!
Michael Mueller
Suffering is part of the experience and dealing with the lows it helps to focus on what you can control and what needs to happen next. Then do what you need to do to get to the next step. Knowing you have been in worse situations helps as well.
Kristine Self
There are so many things I love about the multistage race. I love the challenge of pushing myself physically; I love seeing and exploring new places – but seeing the authentic parts of countries – the parts that tourists often don’t get to see or experience
Laurent Untereiner
I was always searching where my limits were. Now I’m not in that quest anymore. Instead I prefer to choose the goals that bring me pleasure and fun: a nice race in a nice place with nice people, that’s my approach now.
Davide Vitali
It’s important to recognize when it’s getting over your strenght, listen to the body’s signals and learn something from it. And then look towards higher goals.
James Willis
“I came to running quite late. I was an all-round sports child, but Rugby was my first love and the only running I did was while training for other sports.”
Derek Stewart
“You should expect to be in pain – this is an ultra and it’s only natural to feel pain so when it comes, acknowledge it in your head and deal with it.”
Irina Ursachi
“I just run against and towards myself. And that’s what my life is: facing down my fears, living my dreams, and realizing that I am more capable than I could have ever imagined.”
Michael Serbu-Nixon
Challenge – “a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength”. So, what does it take to finish Ultra Race Romania?
From day 1 to day 7 you will be tested both physically and mentally as you run, walk or crawl through some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes Romania has to offer.