The first Pedestrian Mountain Marathon was held on 26.10.2000 at the idea of Dinko Tomov, as a stage of a chain of MOUNTAIN MARATHONS. The stages are in Stara Zagora (Maglizh), Veliko Tarnovo and Sliven city. Since then, "Mountain Marathon - Sliven" has been held every year. This year, the marathon was held on May 7, 2023 at Tuida Fortress. Participants from all over the country competed in two disciplines - 9 km. and 32 km. Like every year the organizers of Sports Orienteering Club "Blue Stones" showed exceptional organization and professionalism. Mountain Marathon-Sliven