33km and 2600m elevation gain off the 200km.

So many sleepless nights and anticipation, we are here at the start line!

The first stage showcases dense pine forest, steep uphill and after the first check-point, a steep technical descend before we enter a beautiful forests and arriving at camp 2.

Result – Stage 1

Men's Top 3:� 1st – Johannes Lemann (Switzerland) 5:18hrs� 2nd – Michael Traub (USA) 5:34hrs� 3rd – Ro an Minvielle (France) 5:40hrs

Time:

Women's Top 3:� 1st – Estela Sao Martinho (Portugal) 5:08hrs� 2nd – Filipa Castella (Portugal) 5:40hrs� 3rd – Ana Goncalves Portugal) 7:14hrs

The 3 female podium winners made GlobalLimits history today. The first time 3 runners from the same country finished on the podium.

 GlobalLimits – Peaks of the Balkans� Albania •  Kosovo •  Montenegro

�200 km | 6 stages |  12,400 m elevation gain

� 11 – 18 September 2026

 Learn more: www.global-limits.com

Races that blends physical challenge, cultural immersion, and raw natural beauty