REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN !
Your Application for the Trans Balkan Race 2025 consists of two main sections:
- Get-to-know-you questions
- Background and motivation
We decided to add an application process before entering the race with the double purpose of having a chance to “meet” our riders and making sure you understand what you’re signing up for. Filling out this Application shouldn’t be a boring assignment. Think of it as an opportunity for us to get to know you better! Why would you like to be part of the Trans Balkan Race 2025?
This year, we’ve made some small but important updates to the process, so here’s what you need to know:
- Applications will stay open for 15 days and be reviewed as they come in. Don’t wait until the last minute!
- Fill in your application with your info and select your options (tracker rental, bike box/luggage transfer, etc.).
PAIR riders must submit two applications! - Answer a few quick “get-to-know-you” questions about your motivation and experience.
- Confirm your application by purchasing your entry fee and selected options.
Only after completing payment will your application be reviewed. If your application is not approved, we’ll contact you and fully refund your payment.
Application Schedule
1 December 2024 at 00:01: Applications are open
15 December 2024 23:59: Applications are closed
Application results: after you’ve filled out the form and payed the entry fee, we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to let you know if you’ve been granted a spot in the race. We’ll start accepting applications from day one, so the spots will be filled while the applications are live.
If your application is rejected, we’ll refund the entry fee.
100 places are available. We’ll give priority by order of application.
Riders can apply as SOLO or PAIR. Only one application per rider is allowed.
Entry Fee and Tracking
The entry fee is 320 €
+ 70€ of tracker rental (tracker provided by the TBR)
+ 25€ (with your own Garmin inReach or SPOT)
We’ll require a refundable deposit of 200€ against the tracking device loss or damage the week before the start (via PayPal).
Event Schedule
May 29th, 2025, from 15:00 to 18:00 CEST: riders’ accreditation
May 29th, 2025, from 18:00 to 19:00 CEST: luggage hand-in for transfer
May 29th, 2025, 20:00 CEST: briefing
May 30st, 2025, at 9:00 CEST: start
June 8th, 2025, at 18:00 CEST: TBR2024 Beach Party
June 8th, 2025, at 23:59 CEST: official finish
Luggage Transfer
Only during the application process, you can book the transfer of 1 item (luggage or bike box) to the finish line. As an alternative, you book a cardboard box provided by the TBR organization.
Luggage transfer: 20€
Cardboard box: 20€
Refund Policy
The TBR commits to refunding 80% of the entry fee if the rider withdraws the application before March 1st, 2025. If the Rider withdraws the application after March 1st, 2025, and no waiting-list rider can fill their spot, the TBR will not be able to refund the entry fee.
Please note that after the official race GPX & Manual have been recieved, riders will be eligible only for a 50% refund of the entry fee (following conditionts above).
Mandatory Documentation
– Copy of personal ID or Passport
– Copy of personal insurance (including search&rescue operations, medical expenses, and repatriation)
– Health certificate (template provided by the organization upon registration)
– Signed liability waiver (template provided by the organization upon registra)