Part of the series
21K Romania
In the heart of one of Romania’s most vibrant cities, Timișoara 21K offers runners a memorable experience — from Piața Libertății to the green banks of the Bega River.
Part of the 21K Romania series (alongside Bucharest 21K, Brașov 21K, and Buzău 21K), the event brings together the joy of running and community spirit in one of the country’s most welcoming cities.
Timișoara 21k
in figures
Estimated participants: 2,000 runners
Spectators: over 4,000
Competition weekend: March 8, 2026
Races: Half Marathon (21K), 10K Cross Country, 3K Cross Country, Children’s Race
Media coverage: over 200,000 annual views on social media, online, and in the press
Timișoara 21K is not just a race—it is a festival of movement, a celebration of sport, culture, and community in the city designated European Capital of Culture in 2023.

