X2 RACE is an incredibly spectacular race given its technical track and huge positive altitude gain (1900m D+) to length ratio, that takes place completely 2000m above sea level, in the Făgăraș Mountains, reaching the second highest peak in the Romanian Carpathian Mountains, Negoiu (2535m).

Competitors will be selected after verifying the acceptance conditions, that emphasize having at least a moderate mountain running experience, to ensure handling the physical and mental effort they will endure.

In order to register for X2, you must have:

  • finished 2X2 or X2 in the previous year, or
  • been a finisher of a mountain race of at least 15km length and 1000m positive altitude gain, 18 months or less before the start of X2.

For more information about the acceptance conditions, please see the regulations.

Limited number of competitors: 200.

Schedule

Friday, 22 August 2025

18:00 – 22:00
own responsibility statement completion, race-kit pick-up
21:00 – 21:30
sedința tehnică

Saturday, 23 August 2025

6:00 – 6:50
acces zona start
verificare echipament
7:00
START X2 RACE
12:00
închidere CP5 Vârful Negoiu (X2)
17:00
festivitatea de premiere
17:00
FINISH X2 RACE

 

Info

Număr concurenți: 200
Data și ora start: 23 august 2025, 7:00 AM
Distanța totală: 18km
Diferență pozitivă de nivel: +1852m
Teren: poteca turistica
Nivel dificultate tehnică: ridicat
Puncte control: 9 + FINISH
Puncte alimentare/hidratare/asistență: 2
Record masculin: 2h 23min 06sec – Paul PEPENE – ROU
Record feminin: 3h 06min 09sec – Denisa DRAGOMIR – ROU

Map

Checkpoints

PUNCTELE DE CONTROL, ALIMENTARE ȘI TIMPII DE ÎNCHIDERE

Punct Distanța parcursă (km) Altitudine (m) D+ cumulată (m) INFO Timp limită (h)
Cabana Paltinu 0 2,050 0 START
CP1 – Șaua Capra 1,3 2,306 239 punct control
CP2 – Izvor Paltinu 3,1 2,275 474 apamar
CP3 – Lacul Călțun 6,5 2,135 768 punct control
CP4 – Strunga Doamnei 8,3 2,301 953 punct control
CP5 – Vf. Negoiu 9,6 2,535 1,183 punct control 5
CP6 – Strunga Doamnei 10,9 2,301 1,238 punct control
CP7 – Lacul Călțun 12,1 2,135 1,273 punct control
CP8 – Izvorul Paltinu 15,6 2,275 1,692 apamar
CP9 – Șaua Capra 16,7 2,294 1,813 punct control
Cabana Paltinu 18,2 2,050 1,852 FINISH apamar 10
Legend:

apa– water, izotonicmar– punct alimentare

📢 Official Statement – 2X2 Race 2025

Dear runners,

We are back with an update of the weather forecast, which shows a slight improvement compared to the previous days. However, for everyone’s safety and in order to respect the planning already communicated, the race scenario remains as announced: shortened route – Negoiu 2X2 and Călțun X2.

📌 Official start times:

  • 2X2 → 10:00
  • X2 → 10:30

🏃 Mandatory equipment remains in force, with a small change:

  • the requirement for gloves is removed;
  • the rest of the equipment remains unchanged:
    • long pants,
    • intermediate layer (second layer – fleece / primaloft),
    • hardshell waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex / eVent / equivalent),
    • survival foil,
    • buff or hat,
    • charged and powered-on phone,
    • water (minimum 1 liter, in flasks, camelback or bottles).

The race remains semi-autonomous, with one refreshment/aid station at Izvorul Paltinului, but without hot drinks or food available.

We thank you for your responsibility and understanding. Our priority remains the safety of every participant.

– 2X2 Race Organizing Team