15. International Marathon Sibiu

The "Maratonul Internațional Sibiu" (MIS) will take place from May 29 to May 31, 2026, in the historic city of Sibiu (Hermannstadt), Romania. The highlight – the marathon – is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event, which started in 2012 under the name "SemiMaraton Sibiu" and has been established as an international marathon with 42 km since 2017, now represents far more than just sport: it is an inclusive community celebration that connects movement, culture, art, and civic engagement. MIS 2026 therefore marks a significant development – no longer just a competition, but a generous community movement with the guiding motif "One Community" ([maratonsibiu.ro](https://maratonsibiu.ro/?utm_source=openai)).

In its 15th edition, the event aims to become the largest edition to date: organizers expect about 12,000 runners and over 20,000 participants in total per event day, supported by around 800 volunteers ([oradesibiu.ro](https://www.oradesibiu.ro/2025/11/05/maratonul-international-sibiu-2026-promite-cea-mai-mare-editie-de-pana-acum-peste-12-000-de-alergatori-asteptati/?utm_source=openai)). For comparison: in 2024, there were nearly 8,953 runners, in 2025 already over 10,475 ([oradesibiu.ro](https://www.oradesibiu.ro/2025/11/05/maratonul-international-sibiu-2026-promite-cea-mai-mare-editie-de-pana-acum-peste-12-000-de-alergatori-asteptati/?utm_source=openai)).

Routes: In addition to the classic marathon (42 km), numerous distances are open for various target groups: semi-marathon (21 km), TeamRun (4×5 km relay), 10 km run, Cros 5 km (max. 3,500 spots), Teen Race, and "Pași pentru oraș" (each about 3.35 km) ([oradesibiu.ro](https://www.oradesibiu.ro/2025/11/05/maratonul-international-sibiu-2026-promite-cea-mai-mare-editie-de-pana-acum-peste-12-000-de-alergatori-asteptati/?utm_source=openai)). On Sunday, May 31, 2026, children's races will take place (500 m to 1,200 m, with a limited number of participants per age group) ([oradesibiu.ro](https://www.oradesibiu.ro/2025/11/05/maratonul-international-sibiu-2026-promite-cea-mai-mare-editie-de-pana-acum-peste-12-000-de-alergatori-asteptati/?utm_source=openai)).

Registration is already open and will be possible until May 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM ([maratonsibiu.ro](https://maratonsibiu.ro/en/runner-registration?utm_source=openai)). Special feature: Registration will take place as early as October 2025 without selecting a support project—this selection will occur later via a "matching" system, as will the fundraising app powered by artificial intelligence, which will be released in March 2026 ([oradesibiu.ro](https://www.oradesibiu.ro/2025/11/05/maratonul-international-sibiu-2026-promite-cea-mai-mare-editie-de-pana-acum-peste-12-000-de-alergatori-asteptati/?utm_source=openai)).

Route characteristics: The route authentically leads through the historic city center, from Piaţa Mare out into the surroundings – visually appealing and culturally enriching ([oradesibiu.ro](https://www.oradesibiu.ro/2025/11/05/maratonul-international-sibiu-2026-promite-cea-mai-mare-editie-de-pana-acum-peste-12-000-de-alergatori-asteptati/?utm_source=openai)). In the 2025 edition, the elevation gain (positive) for the marathon was about +580 m – a challenging route that requires some preparation ([maratonsibiu.ro](https://maratonsibiu.ro/ro/2025/cursa/maraton-continental?utm_source=openai)).

SEO-relevant aspects: Event name ("Maratonul Internațional Sibiu 2026"), location ("Sibiu, Romania"), date ("May 30, 2026"), number of participants ("about 12,000 runners"), community approach ("Pillar: Movement, Culture, Solidarity"), route offerings, registration ("End May 4, 2026"), new matching system, and history ("since 2012, 15th edition") – all of this creates high-quality, search engine optimized content.

Marathon (42 km), Semimarathon (21 km), TeamRun Staffel (4×5 km), 10 km, Cros 5 km, Teen Race und Pași pentru oraș (~3,35 km), Kinderläufe (500–1.200 m)