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The International Ultra Trail Vjosa Wild River follows the Vjosa River corridor through southern Albania, linking the villages of Çarshovë, Përmet and Tepelenë on soft paths through meadows and vineyards. Organised by Marathon Albania with the municipalities of the Gjirokastër district, it keeps the terrain largely forgiving rather than highly technical, with footbridges built in for safety and rest stations every 5 to 7 km serving water, fruit, soft drinks and snacks. Runners pass the Këlcyrës Gorge and the historic Qelova Church near Grabova Bridge, and the landscape shifts from plains to rolling hills as the route approaches Përmet. Five distances run from 11 km to 100 km, all finishing in Tepelenë. The weekend leans into its setting: Albanian cuisine and local hospitality turn the race into as much a journey through village life as through the landscape.
Follows one of Europe's last wild rivers, still largely untouched by damming or development
Soft paths through meadows and vineyards rather than technical mountain terrain
Riverside villages including Çarshovë, Përmet, Zhepe, Dracovë, Kanikol, Pellumbár, Strembec, Ura Kaludhit, Petran and Memaliaj
Këlcyrës Gorge
Historic Qelova Church near Grabova Bridge
Flower-lined streets approaching the centre of Përmet
Rest stations every 5 to 7 km with water, fruit, soft drinks and snacks
Finish in Tepelenë
Albanian cuisine and local hospitality throughout the weekend
Start / Finish
Starts differ by distance: Çarshovë, Përmet, Këlcyrë, Tepelenë and Memaliaj. The start address listed for the event is Memaliaj, Albania
Tepelenë, Albania
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What to bring
Water bottle with a capacity of at least 500ml and/or a mug/cup for beverages at the aid stations (water, soft drinks, etc.) — mandatory. The organisation does not provide hydration cups; each athlete carries one or two containers separately for water and isotonic drinks.
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Chip timing
Medal engraving
Shuttle to start line
Drink stations
Medical assistance
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Toilets
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Other questions
The International Ultra Trail Vjosa Wild River is a cup-free event. The rest stations every 5 to 7 km serve water, fruit, soft drinks and snacks, but no disposable cups are provided, so every runner carries and refills their own reusable cup or bottle.
Yes. A shuttle to the start line is included in the entry, which is essential for the point-to-point distances that begin at Çarshovë, Përmet or Këlcyrë. Check the times confirmed by the organiser so you are at the pick-up point in good time.
It is not a highly technical mountain race. The route favours soft paths through meadows and vineyards, with riverbank terrain that comes closer to and moves away from the riverbed, so it rewards steady running rather than scrambling.
Distance changes are handled by the organiser and depend on availability in the race you want to switch to. Contact them directly rather than entering twice.
Entry fee
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Expected October 2027
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