Extreme Marathon races are among the most demanding events on the pigeon racing calendar. Distances approaching or exceeding 1,000 kilometres put pigeons’ endurance to the test, particularly when temperatures are high and the wind is unfavourable. However, the Stendal National race, held on 20 July 2026, offered conditions quite different from those normally encountered in this category. A favourable tailwind played a decisive role in
In Marathon racing, the final result is merely the last chapter of a story that begins long before race day. A pigeon that covers 900, 1,000 or 1,100 kilometres and returns on the same day or during the first hours of the following day is not simply a well-trained pigeon. In most cases, it is the product of rigorous selection, a valuable breeding family, a
The first marathon race of the 2026 season in Romania's Western Province, organized by the Arad Pigeon Racing Association, brought together 508 fanciers and 6,254 racing pigeons from the counties of Arad, Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureș, Mureș, Sălaj, and Timiș. The birds were liberated from Chomutov, Czech Republic, on July 3 at 07:12, with favorable tailwinds contributing to a highly competitive race.
Cosmin Karscu Wins the
In recent years, few initiatives have generated as much interest in Romanian pigeon racing as Barcelona Winners Club, an ambitious project created to demonstrate that Romanian pigeon genetics can compete on equal terms with the most prestigious lofts in Europe in the legendary international marathon races.
A Brief History
The project was launched at the end of 2021, when a group of Romania’s elite fanciers decided to