Burgas Marathon Course – fast, scenic, and ready for records
When we first introduced the marathon distance to our program, we set ourselves an ambitious goal – for the Burgas Marathon course to meet world-class standards. We made it happen!
The course is now officially certified by World Athletics and AIMS, making it one of the few in Bulgaria to achieve international recognition from its very first edition.
Precision and Measurement
On July 20, 2025, the course was officially measured by Georgios Doussis, a WA/AIMS Grade A measurer.
Distances:
Marathon: 42,195.06 m
Half Marathon: 21,100.54 m
The measurement was carried out in full compliance with all World Athletics regulations.
GPX tracks for all distances are available for download here. They provide accurate information about the course and its key points.
Note: When importing the GPX files into certain applications, slight variations in elevation data may occur.
The actual positive elevation gain per loop is approximately +50 meters, which is then descended along the route.
Course Key Features
Course type: City loop
Certified course numbers:
Marathon – No. BUL2025-018
Half Marathon – No. BUL2025-019
Validity: 2025–2029
Elevation gain: 0 m/km
Surface: 100% asphalt, technically inspected
Start & Finish: Pedestrian zone at Aleksandrovska Street and Aleko Bogoridi Street
Laps:
10.5 km – 1 lap
21.0975 km (Half Marathon) – 2 laps
42.195 km (Marathon) – 4 laps
Landmarks Along the Course
The Burgas Marathon course runs through the very heart of the city and passes by some of its most iconic locations:
The Clock – a beloved symbol of Burgas
The Compass Square
Troykata Square
The Sea Garden
The Eternal Flame Pantheon
The Salt Pans Alley
The Coastal Promenade
The iconic Pier
The Archaeological Museum