LOCATION

Balea Lake is situated 77 km from Sibiu, 130 km from Brasov and 230 km from Bucharest. During the summer it is possible to reach it by car on the Transfagarasan road (DN 7C) and all year long with the cable car from Balea Waterfall on the north side valley.

Race kit reception, start, finish and award ceremony of all three 2X2 RACE events, the 2X2 ELITE, 2X2 TEAM and X2 RACE, take place in the same spot, the Balea Lake heliport, across the street from the Paltinu Lodge.

📢 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