An Event That Connects Two Countries.
An international sporting project that brought Serbia and Hungary together through sport, cooperation and a shared vision for the development of the cross-border region.
Baja–Sombor Ultramarathon in 2019 as part of the international project
Interreg–IPA CBC Hungary–Serbia
Baja–Sombor Greenways
HUSRB/1602/31/0227
60/48
kilometres
International ultramarathon route
2
countries
Serbia and Hungary
7
editions
2012–2026
110+
participants
EU
Project funded by the European Union
More Than a Race
The Baja–Sombor Ultramarathon was more than just a sporting event.
It was an international project that demonstrated how sport can connect cities, institutions and partners from two countries through the joint organization of a single event.
What Makes This Project Special?
- An event organized across the territories of Serbia and Hungary
- Cooperation with international partners and institutions
- Part of the Baja–Sombor Greenways project, implemented through the
Interreg–IPA CBC Hungary–Serbia programme, reference number HUSRB/1602/31/0227 for 2019 - An ultramarathon route connecting two sister cities
- Coordination of institutions, security services and organizing teams from both countries
- Promotion of sport, tourism and cross-border cooperation
How We Develop the Event
International Cooperation
Coordination of partners from two countries.
Project Management
Delivery of an event funded by the European Union.
Institutional Cooperation
Connecting cities, institutions and local communities.
Logistics
Organizing a route that crosses two countries and an international border crossing.
Safety & Security
Coordination of police, emergency services and organizing teams in an international environment.
Regional Development
Sport as a tool for promoting tourism and cross-border cooperation.
The Baja–Sombor Ultramarathon demonstrated that a successful sporting event can become a platform for international cooperation, regional development and the delivery of projects funded by the European Union.