As in every competitive season of recent years, the pigeon fanciers from the Moldavia Province once again pushed the Marathon concept to an extreme level, entering young birds over distances exceeding 800 km. In 2025, this practice was once again crowned with success, proving that the tradition of young bird marathon racing is deeply rooted and quite reliable in this region.
Under the coordination of the
The Iași Federation, a medium-sized branch well diversified in terms of race categories covered by its members, once again achieved two top national results this season in the Extreme Old Birds Ace category. Both the national champion and vice-champion come from this county, while the podium is completed by a fancier from Suceava.
Although the regulations of the Extreme category require races of over 900 km,
The Breeders Marathon category undoubtedly remains one of the most attractive and representative divisions in pigeon racing. The requirement to achieve the norm through three marathon races, without the possibility of a reserve race, turns this category into a true test of complete competence: preparation, strategy, and inspiration in team selection. Under these conditions, reaching the national podium is not just a performance, but a
The 2025 Romanian pigeon racing season produced a remarkable outcome in the Yearling Marathon category, where hens clearly ruled the national rankings. The entire national podium was claimed by hens, while four of the first four positions and six of the top ten places were secured by young hens. Looking at the geographical distribution of the champions, the first two positions were won by fanciers