Running in Montenegro




 Montenegro is a small Balkan Country of only 5352 sq. miles (13,812sq.Km.). Yet boasts 5 National Parks, It is a rugged mountainous country with 50 peaks over 2000m in altitude.


As such it is a wonderful destination for a spot of trail running, with there being a number of defined trails such as the Bobotor Kuk Trail or the Lovcen Trail which can be found in the Lovcen National Park.


The longest running trail in Montenegro is Budva to Kosmach Fort . According to  AllTrails.com.


While, the Kotor - Kristal -  Pestingrad - Velho Zazi - Doborota - Kotor route offers the greatest elevation with 1219m of ascent. This is said to be the most difficult and most popular of all the trails available.



With regards to road racing, there are the likes of the Podgorica Marathon in November, the Ostrog Half Marathon in April and the Challenge Budva 5km in September .

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