FAQ

Race and supporting program

Information for the event program is available on the website under the “Program” tab: https://kocevsko-outdoor.si/en/program/.

Supporting activities must be booked separately. Details and prices are presented here: https://kocevsko-outdoor.si/en/a-rich-programme-of-activities-at-kof/

You can book activities when you register for running. If you have already registered, please contact us at kocevsko@treilrun.si so we can arrange your registration.

Registration, changes and starting numbers

Refunds of registration fees or transfers to the next event are not possible. The exception is injuries and medical reasons.

Participants who cannot participate in the event due to health problems and have already paid the entry fee may request a partial refund of the entry fee at: kocevsko@trailrun.si. When requesting a refund, the runner must submit an official medical document (medical report, medical certificate, etc.). Please note the following:

  • 90% refund if the refund request is made before 1. 2. 2025.
  • 70% refund if the refund request is made between 1. 2. 2025 and 1. 3. 2025.
  • 50% refund if the refund request is made between 2. 3. 2015 and 1. 5. 2025.

No refunds are possible after 1. 5. 2025, regardless of the reason why the runner does not participate in the competition.

If the runner does not participate in the competition, regardless of the reason, the starting package and all other benefits available to runners are also waived.

Registration and cancellation policy is available https://kocevsko-outdoor.si/en/registration/

Changing the distance is only possible from 1.  5. 2025 to 23. 5. 2025 in case of free places. After 23. 5. 2025, changes are only possible at the event for an additional fee of 10 € – if there are free places on the route. In the case of a transfer to a longer distance, the difference in the registration fee will be charged.

For all the changes please contact us at: kocevsko@trailrun.si.

Of course. You can transfer your registration to another person by May 23, 2025. For instructions and arrangements for transferring your registration you must contact kocevsko@trailrun.si. After May 1, 2025, a 10 € surcharge applies t9o changing runners.

After 23. 5. 2025 changes are only possible at the event of a 10 € surcharge.

The deadline for registration is 23. 5. 2025 or until the places in each distance are filled.

Registration at the event will only be possible if there are free places. Information about this will be published in the week before the event on our Facebook and Instagram profiles.

The list of entries will be published after the closing date (after 23.5.2025).

A medical certificate isn’t required for participation. Everyone competes at their own risk.

The collection of start numbers will take place according to the following timetable:

  • Friday, 30 May 2025: 17.00 – 20.00 (MTB Trail centre Kočevje)
  • Saturday, 31.5.2025: 6.00 – 9.30 (hall next to TIC Jezero)

Runners must pick up their bibs in person. If someone else picks up your starting bib, they should have your authorization whit them.

The starting number can be taken over by another runner in the event of a replacement competitor (additional charge of 10 €). The new runner should have the authorization of the registered runner.

There are no group acquisitions. However, if you would like to collect your bibs as a group, please send us a list of runners (first name, last name, distance, T-shirt number) by 26.5.2025 to kocevsko@treilrun.si so that we can prepare accordingly.

Information about the competiton routes

Gpx files are available for download on the website under the “ROUTES” tab: https://kocevsko-outdoor.si/en/routes/60-km/. The final files will be available in the run guide you will receive before the event.

Yes, routes are marked with orange ribbons, flags with reflectors and signals.

Data are available on the website under the “ROUTES” tab: https://kocevsko-outdoor.si/en/routes/5-km/

  • 5 km – Trigalv Bambi Trail: no time limits
  • 10 km – Ford Fox Trail: 3 h
  • 15 km – Lynx Trail: 5 uh
  • 30 km – Salomon Wolf Trail: 8 h 
  • 60 km – I feel Slovenia Bear Trail: 13 h in 30 min
  • Vertika run: Friday, 30.5.2025, at 18.30 h (MTB center Kočevje)
  • 60 km: Saturday, 31.5.2025, at 7.00 h (Rudniško jezero)
  • 30 km: Saturday, 31.5.2025, at 9.00 h (Kočevski Rog)
  • 15 km: Saturday, 31.5.2025, at 10.00 h (Ribniško jezero)
  • 10 km: Saturday, 31.5.2025, at 10.30 h (Rudniško jezero)
  • 5 km: Saturday, 31.5.2025, at 10.30 h (Rudniško jezero)
  • Kids run: Saturday, 31.5.2025, at 15.00 h (Rudniško jezero)
  • ITRA points are awarded for Wolf trail 30km and Bear trail 60km races:

    • Wolf trail 30km: 1 ITRA points
    • Bear trail 60km: 3 ITRA point

You can run with your dog, but it must be on a leash. At the start, position yourself in the background so that the dog does not hinder/threaten other competitors.

Important: if you finish in the top three, your result will not be considered.

Aid stations

Information for each distance is available on the website under the “ROUTES” tab: https://kocevsko-outdoor.si/en/routes/5-km/

Aid stations will provide:

  • Food: Energy bars, bananas, apples, oranges, tomatoes, cucumbers, soup, cheese, salami, peanuts, chips, cookies
  • Drinks: Water, isotonic drinks, Coca-Cola


A hot meal (meat/vegan/gluten-free) will be available at the finish for all competitors.

There is no time limit for stopping at the refreshment station, runners should pay attention to the time limits.

The organizer’s emergency number will be listed on the bib number.

Runners can only be helped at the aid station and not between stations, where they are completely self-sufficient.

The signal in the Kočevje forests is very poor in some places, so we recommend downloading maps in advance. Information on the locations and accessibility of the individual refreshment stations will be available in the running guide.

Mandatory equipment

The list of mandatory equipment is available here: https://kocevsko-outdoor.si/en/registration/

The organizer reserves the right to make changes in case of exceptional weather conditions.

Each runner must have their own reusable cup. There will be no glasses available at the aid stations.

Each runner must show the mandatory equipment if required. For each missing piece of mandatory equipment, the runner gets 0.5 hours extra. If a runner refuses to show equipment, he is disqualified.

On-site infrastructure

Friday: parking will be available right next to the venue (MTB trail center). Please follow the instructions of the race marshals.

Saturday. Please follow the instructions of the stewards.

An improvised shower cabins will be set up at the venue.

Cloakrooms for storage and changing will not be available.

Arrival at destination and accommodation

Before you get in your car, consider other options for travelling to Kočevje and choose sustainable modes of transport.

Browse local accommodation providers HERE

If you want to find accommodation right next to the venue, the Jezero campsite is the best choice, with a tent site available. Contact them for more information tab HERE

Parking will be available in the immediate vicinity of the venue. Please follow the instructions of the traffic wardens.

The most reliable information on how to get around the destinations is available at the local information points.

Kočevje offers many activities all year round. More information on the destination website: https://www.kocevsko.com/en/activities

Slovenia is very diverse and therefore tempting in all seasons. More information on the official Slovenian tourist portal: https://www.slovenia.info/en