This international project International Ultra Trial “Wild River Vjosa” aims to develop a joint cultural sports activity between the sports association “Marathon Albania” and the respective municipalities of Gjirokaster district that are crossed by the wild river Vjosa, the Administrative Unit Çarshova, the municipality of Përmet, the municipality of Këlcyrë, the Municipality of Mamaliaj and the Municipality of Tepelenë, for the realization of the International Ultra Trail: “Vjosa Wild River” Marathon.

This project is supported by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

What does the International Ultra Trail “Vjosa Wild River” represent?

The International Ultra Trail “Vjosa Wild River” is a collaborative cultural and sports project organized by the sports association “Maraton Albania” in partnership with the municipalities of Gjirokastër district, which are located along the Vjosa River. These municipalities include the Çarshovë Administrative Unit, and the municipalities of Përmet, Këlcyrë, Memaliaj, and Tepelenë. The aim of this initiative is to host the International Ultra Trail “Vjosa Wild River” Marathon.

The marathon will follow the course of the Vjosa River and will feature several race categories, including a mini-marathon (11 km), half-marathon (26 km), and classic ultra-marathon distances of 44 km, 67 km, and 100 km.