HEPC8 Hard Enduro Piatra Craiului Returns, Now Listed in Hard Enduro World Ranking!

Hard Enduro Piatra Craiului is back for its 8th edition (HEPC8), bringing another full weekend of technical climbs, forest singletrack, and the kind of authentic enduro atmosphere the event is known for.

A key update for 2026: Hard Enduro Piatra Craiului is now registered in the Hard Enduro World Ranking system, currently listed as the only Romanian race on the HEWR event list besides Romaniacs.

New for 2026: Golden Boys (50+)

A new Golden Boys (50+) category is introduced this year. Riders in this class will race on the Hobby route, designed to be more accessible while still offering a proper challenge.

Entry Fees

• Early Bird (until June 1, 2026): 1200 RON (240 EUR)
• After June 1 until race day: 1400 RON (280 EUR)
• Girls entry fee: 500 RON
• Entry transfer between riders: free of charge

More info and registration: www.enduropiatracraiului.ro

Event Location and Dates

• Zărnești, Romania
• 26–28 June 2026

Race Schedule

Thursday, 25.06.2026
Registrations at the base camp (Popasul Craiului)

Friday, 26.06.2026 – Prologue (forest speed test)
09:00–14:00 Registration and kit pickup (base camp, Popasul Craiului, Zărnești)
14:30 Technical briefing
16:30 Prologue start: Pro, Expert & Veterans
17:00 Prologue start: Golden Boys, Hobby & Girls
20:30–21:30 Additional registrations at base camp

Saturday, 27.06.2026 – Race Day 2 (Bârsa Fierului)
09:00 Technical briefing (base camp)
09:30 Departure from base camp in organized convoy to the start area
10:00 Start

Sunday, 28.06.2026 – Race Day 3 (Bârsa Fierului)
09:00 Technical briefing (base camp)
09:30 Departure from base camp in organized convoy to the start area
10:00 Start
17:00 Prize giving