About Marathon Burgas

About Marathon Burgas

Burgas Marathon 2025 –Run with the Pulse of Burgas!

Welcome to the official section with key information for race day at Burgas Marathon 2025! Here you will find everything you need – from the schedule of the starts and the bib pick-up zones, to preparation tips and race-day guidelines. Our goal is to help you feel confident and ready, so you can focus on what matters most – your run. Whether you are chasing a new personal best, running your very first race, or simply here to soak up the energy of the course, this section is your guide. An unforgettable day awaits you, filled with emotions, adrenaline, and the spirit of the sea – be ready to give your best!

 

After the successful first edition of the Burgas Half Marathon in 2024, the event returns this year bigger, bolder, and even more exciting!
For the second consecutive year, the Municipality of Burgas and the “Sport in Leisure Association” are bringing you Burgas Marathon 2025, offering not only the proven race course but also two brand-new distances – 5 km and the classic 42.195 km marathon.

New challenges, more opportunities
Burgas Marathon 2025 welcomes runners of all levels – from first-time participants to seasoned athletes. The course takes you through the city’s most beautiful and iconic spots, featuring the stunning Sea Garden and the scenic coastal promenade with breathtaking views of the Black Sea.

 

Disciplines

42 km

Marathon

21 km

Half marathon

10 km


5 km



The fastest in each distance – men and women – will be applauded by the audience and awarded cash prizes as follows:

Prize Fund – 42.195 km

1st place2nd place3rd place4th place5th place6th place
€1,500€1,000€500€300€250€200

 

Prize Fund – 21 km

1st place2nd place3rd place
€400€300€200

 

Prize Fund – Masters 45–54

 42.195 km21 km10.5 km
1st place€150€100€70
2nd place€100€50€35
3rd place€50€30€25

 

Prize Fund – Masters 55+

 42.195 km21 km10.5 km
1st place€150€100€70
2nd place€100€50€35
3rd place€50€30€25

Are you ready to run with the pulse of Burgas?

The Race Course

The traditional route from 2024 remains at the heart of the event, with the start line set on the central pedestrian street “Aleksandrovska,” right in front of the Burgas City Hall. Runners will make their way along key boulevards such as “San Stefano,” “Stefan Stambolov,” and “Democracy.” The Sea Garden, the coastal promenade, and the iconic Sea Casino will be among the course highlights, offering unique panoramic views and a dynamic running experience along the seafront.

Social and Sporting Impact

Burgas Marathon 2025 is more than just a race – it’s an initiative that promotes an active lifestyle and encourages participation from people of all ages and backgrounds. The organizers continue the tradition of bringing together both elite and recreational runners, turning the event into a celebration of sport, health, and community.