Ultra trail Vipava Valley

Edition 9

Ajdovščina/Vipava, Slovenia
26-27 Apr, 2024 (Fri - Sat)

Trail running

11 km, 15 km, 30 km, 59 km, 107 km, 170 km

Walking

11 km

About the event

Welcome, runners, to the beautiful Vipava Valley of Slovenia. Nestled between the Alpine, Karst, and Mediterranean landscapes, it was once the site of the legendary Roman battle between Arbogast of the West Frankish and the Emperor Theodosius I. On the 5th - 7th of May, 2023, the 8th edition of the Ultra Trail Vipava Valley will bring you a modern-day battle of self-discovery. Traverse medieval villages, castles, monasteries, and vineyards as you make your way up the surrounding hills. From there, you can take in the breathtaking views of the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Be a true Roman warrior and challenge yourself to this epic, heroic, and magical trail-running experience!

Races offered by this event

You have 30 weeks to prepare

Centurion

26 Apr, 2024 (Fri) - 00:00
Trail running
107 km
4500 m Elevation gain4710 m Elevation drop
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail

Emperor

26 Apr, 2024 (Fri) - 18:00
Trail running
170 km
6400 m Elevation gain6400 m Elevation drop
Race size: 100 - 249 participants
Around all beauties of Upper Vipava Valley. The 100 Ultra Trail Vipava Valey starts in Ajdovščina at 106 m. First challenge for runners is ascend to Kovk at 961 m. Trail follows the lookout edge of Gora and ascends to the highest point of trail – Mali Golak (1496 m). Trail continues pass Mountain hut on Čaven (1242 m), across Kucelj (1237 m) and descends to the Valley. It crosses wine-growing southern slopes: Preserje – Sveti Martin – Erzelj – Goče – Socerb. In Podnanos starts the last ascend do the edge of Nanos. The trail continues along picturesque and lookout edge to the highest point Pleša at 1262 m. Runners continue through the forest in the heart of Nanos (by Tourist Farm Abram) to a beautiful descent to the Valley towards the finish line in Gradišče pri Vipavi (Camping Tura – 251 m).
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail

Gladiator

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 08:00
Trail running
59 km
2400 m Elevation gain2220 m Elevation drop
Race size: 100 - 249 participants
The 50 km Trail Vipava Valley starts in small village Brje and crosses panoramic wine-growing southern slopes and villages of Erzelj and Goče to Socerb. The last ascent to the edge of Nanos starts in Podnanos. The trail continues along picturesque and lookout edge to the highest point Pleša at 1262 m. Runners continue through the forest in the heart of Nanos (pass a Tourist Farm Abram) to a beautiful descent to the Valley towards the finish line in Gradišče pri Vipavi (Camping Tura – 251 m).
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail

Legionar

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 10:00
Trail running
30 km
1631 m Elevation gain1460 m Elevation drop
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail

Hike & Wine Obelix

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 12:00
Walking
11 km
100 m Elevation gain
Solo
On site
Trail

Asterix

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat) - 17:00
Trail running
15 km
190 m Elevation gain1460 m Elevation drop
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail

Castra City Run

27 Apr, 2024 (Sat)
Trail running
11 km
300 m Elevation gain
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail

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