Meet the Athletes
Robert Hajnal
Hailing from Romania, Robert is a professional ultra runner with a passion for pushing the limits of human endurance and a love for the trails.
Robert has a wealth of experience under his belt, having successfully competed in ultra trail events around the world. He’s set a personal best of 24 hours on the trails of 205 km, has been on the podium at the UTMB Mont Blanc multiple times, and is a dedicated ambassador for the sport and for his home country.
Robert's approach to ultra running is unique: he's known for his energetic, humorous and friendly personality. He's not afraid to make fun of himself but when the gun goes off, he's all business. He believes that ultra running can be fun and that laughter is the best medicine for sore muscles.
A coach and running mentor, Robert also enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring ultra runners of all levels.
Top Results
⭐️ 4th at Trans-Int 160 Doi Inthanon by UTMB 2023
⭐️ 1st in RUNC Challenge 5k, joint 1st in 48km Lady’s Rocks & 1st in 15km Rumble Rock races at Bucovina Ultra Rocks 2023
⭐️ 2nd at Lavaredo Ultra Trail 2023
⭐️ 1st at 100 Miles of Istria by UTMB 2022
⭐️ 7th at Lavaredo Ultra Trail 2022
⭐️ 9th at UTMB Mont Blanc 2022
⭐️ 5th at TransGranCanaria Classic 2022
⭐️ 2nd at UTMB Mont Blanc 2018
Robert’s Favourite trails to run on
⛰ From Rifugio Bertone to Grand Col Ferret in the Italian Alps, and from Namche Bazar to Pangboche in the Himalayas
Best Trail Running Memory
🏃♀️ Crossing the finish line of the UTMB Mont Blanc 2018 in second place after over 21 hours of racing. I’d been in second for the last marathon and I was pushing my limits. The scenery was breathtaking and the competition fierce. Crossing the finish line in Chamonix, I was overwhelmed with emotion, exhausted but accomplished - it’s a memory that will stay with me forever.
