Runners will jog around Burgas for fun tomorrow, Saturday 14 November, at 3pm. The Welcome to Burgas Run starts at the Pantheon in the Sea Garden, the organisers said. It takes place the day before Burgas Marathon 2026, which is on Sunday 15 November.

DZI Burgas Marathon and Burgas Running Tour are organising the event together. There is no race and no timing, and nobody will chase personal bests. The aim is for people to run for fun with other runners.

The pace will be easy and relaxed, so anyone can take part. Speed is not a requirement. The group will run part of the marathon route and pay attention to the lovely places that racers will probably see for only a few seconds on Sunday.

Ten special gifts will be drawn at random among registered runners. To sign up, use the link the organisers have published.

The organisers planned the run as a different start to race weekend, before runners collect their race packs. They say a marathon begins with the people, the emotions and the stories, even before the starting signal.

Burgas Running Tour mixes running with sightseeing. The idea comes from similar events in Prague and other European cities.

"There are many sights here and they are spread out, and the format adds energy. We combine a workout with a social side, history, interesting facts and photos," say the creators of the project.

They call Burgas a paradise for runners because of the Sea Garden, the seafront promenade, the architecture in the centre and the shady paths of Lake Park. Their favourite route goes through the park, and longer runs reach Sarafovo and the Sea Station.

If they had to show the city in 5km, the creators of Burgas Running Tour would include the Sea Casino, the Sea Station, the Bridge, the sculptures in the Sea Garden, the Compass and the Clock, along with the stories behind them.

On 11 November we reported that streets in central Burgas will close on Sunday 15 November because of the marathon, and buses will run on changed routes from 7:30am to 4pm. On 13 November we also reported that marathon runners can enter museums and galleries in the city for free until 15 November.

Traffic and city bus routes will change on marathon day. The organisers have published a separate link that shows which streets will close and how buses will run.