High Scardus Ultra 2026

Prizren, Kosovo, 5 September 2026

This point-to-point course starts at Hotel Scardus in Popova Shapka and crosses the Sharr Mountains on rugged mountain paths before descending to Prizren. The route includes a long alpine traverse with a decisive late climb to Oshlak Peak, so runners need solid mountain skills, steady pacing, and resilience for sustained climbing and descending. Its distinctive character comes from the cross-border journey from North Macedonia into Kosovo and the mix of remote high ground with a city finish.

4 distances from 12 to 57 km, up to 2,757 m of climb.

Distances

57 km: 57 km, 2757 m of climb, highest point 2552 m, 5 September 2026.
This point-to-point course starts at Hotel Scardus in Popova Shapka and crosses the Sharr Mountains on rugged mountain paths before descending to Prizren. The route includes a long alpine traverse with a decisive late climb to Oshlak Peak, so runners need solid mountain skills, steady pacing, and resilience for sustained climbing and descending. Its distinctive character comes from the cross-border journey from North Macedonia into Kosovo and the mix of remote high ground with a city finish.
34 km: 34 km, 2039 m of climb, highest point 2182 m, 5 September 2026.
This loop starts and finishes at Prizren Fortress and climbs into the Sharr Mountains all the way to Oshlak Peak before returning to the city. It is positioned as an entry skyrace, but the route still demands comfort on steep mountain terrain and sustained climbing at altitude. The course stands out for combining a historic urban start with a summit objective in a mountain setting that is central to the High Scardus event.
19 km: 19 km, 830 m of climb, highest point 2001 m, 5 September 2026.
This trail invites runners into the wild heart of the Shar Mountains. The course launches from the villa area in Popova Shapka, rolling beneath the old gondola before diving into alpine meadows and pine forests alive with springs and mountain air. The path flows past the historic Jelak Hut before sending you onto a fast and scenic single-track finish through the forest.
12 km: 12 km, 425 m of climb, highest point 851 m, 5 September 2026.
The Bear Trail starts and finishes in Andrra-Marash in Prizren and gives runners a short mountain loop on steady climbs, forested paths, and open views toward the Sharr Mountains. It is designed as an accessible but still demanding trail race that suits newcomers as well as runners wanting a quicker technical effort. As part of High Scardus Ultra, it carries the same mountain-event character while keeping the experience compact and scenic.