Registration
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General terms and conditions
- Each runner competes at their own responsibility.
- By paying the registration fee and signing the registration form, the participants accept the terms and conditions and agree to take part at their own risk (Parents or caregivers accept this responsibility for underage runners by signing the registration form.)
- The signing of registration forms will take place at the registration service at the same time as the race number pick up.
- Runners must be in good physical shape.
- The race will take place in all weather conditions, unless the safety of the runners is at risk (extreme storm …). In such case the organizing committee will decide upon a back up trail, backup parts of the trail or complete cancellation of the race.
- Due to difficulty of the race, runners under the age of 18 cannot take part in 30 and 60 km distances.
- The trail will be well marked (strips, plates, flags …). The race staff and volunteers will be present at key points in order to direct the runners.
- The organizer does not accept liability for any damage or injury made by the competitors to themselves, to other competitors or to a third person.
- We do not return the paid fees.
- Paid fees can not be transfered to 2027.
- Distance changes are possible only until May 1st 2026. After this date, changes will only be possible at the event in Kočevje with an additional fee of 10 € (if you wish to change to a longer distance, there will also be an additional payment in the difference of the registration fee).
- The organizer does not accept liability for any damage made to running gear.
- Should the route marking be defficient or missing, runners have to report it at the nearest check point.
- All runners must carry the mandatory gear.
- All runners must follow the marked path. Any use of shortcuts and running out of the marked trail will be punished with immediate disqualification. In case you don’t see any route markings for more than 200 meters, go back to the last marking and re-check the possibility of continuing.
- The organizer reserves the right to change the routes
- By registering, the participant consents to the processing of registration data in the databases of the Kočevsko Outdoor Festival, Alpe Adria Trail Cup and partner events Julian Alps Trail Run, Soča Outdoor Festival and Ultra Trail Vipava Valley.
Penalties and disqualification
- Failure to follow the marked trail and use of shortcuts (the trail has marked and hidden checkpoints). Each runner must be recorded at all checkpoints. Penalty for missing a checkpoint is 5 hours.
- Incomplete mandatory gear (organizer may at any time verify if runners have all the mandatory gear). Each runner must have and must show the mandatory equipment when asked to do so. Penalty for incomplete mandatory gear is 1 hour for every missing part. If you do not show the equipment, you are disqualified.
- Disposal of trash on the trail or next to it – disqualification. Each piece of equipment must be marked with the BIB number (including food reserve).
- Using shortcuts, not following the marked path, coming to a check point or station from the wrong direction results in at least one hour penalty for each irregularity.
- Using transport during the race – disqualification.
- Insulting the organizer or volunteers – disqualification.
- Failing to help a fellow runner in distress – disqualification.
- Proceeding after the time limit – disqualification.
- Disqualification or penalty can be immediate or upon detection of the irregularity.
Categories
- Men up to 30 years (born 1996 or younger)
- Men up to 40 years (born between 1986 and 1995)
- Men up to 50 years (born between 1976 and 1985)
- Men up to 60 years (born between 1966 and 1975)
- Men above 60 years (born before 1966)
- Women up to 30 years (born 1996 or younger)
- Women up to 40 years (born between 1986 and 1995)
- Women up to 50 years (born between 1976 and 1985)
- Women up to 60 years (born between 1966 and 1975)
- Women above 60 years (born before 1966)
- Age group girls/boys up to 12 years old (born 2014 and younger)
- Age group girls/boys up to 15 years old (born between 2011 and 2013)
- Age group girls/boys up to 18 years olf (born between 2008 and 2010)
In order for a category to be valid, there must be at least 10 female or male runners signed up.
Mandatory gear
Mandatory gear is meant for your own safety! In case of bad weather conditions, the event organizer has the right to prescribe additional mandatory gear, which will be posted right before the start.
- – Mandatory
- – Suggested
- – Not needed
* BIB number must be placed at the front of your body, to your t-shirt or a belt
* You need to bring your own drinking cup (15 cL minimum). There will be no plastic cups at aid stations, so each runner must provide their own.
* Hooded jacket. The jacket must have a hood and must be waterproof.
* Basic first aid kit, which must have at least one or two gauzes, one elastic bandage and a packet of plasters.
- – Mandatory
- – Suggested
- – Not needed
* BIB number must be placed at the front of your body, to your t-shirt or a belt
* You need to bring your own drinking cup (15 cL minimum). There will be no plastic cups at aid stations, so each runner must provide their own.
* Hooded jacket. The jacket must have a hood and must be waterproof.
* Basic first aid kit, which must have at least one or two gauzes, one elastic bandage and a packet of plasters.
- – Mandatory
- – Suggested
- – Not needed
* BIB number must be placed at the front of your body, to your t-shirt or a belt
* You need to bring your own drinking cup (15 cL minimum). There will be no plastic cups at aid stations, so each runner must provide their own.
* Hooded jacket. The jacket must have a hood and must be waterproof.
* Basic first aid kit, which must have at least one or two gauzes, one elastic bandage and a packet of plasters.
- – Mandatory
- – Suggested
- – Not needed
* BIB number must be placed at the front of your body, to your t-shirt or a belt
* You need to bring your own drinking cup (15 cL minimum). There will be no plastic cups at aid stations, so each runner must provide their own.
* Hooded jacket. The jacket must have a hood and must be waterproof.
* Basic first aid kit, which must have at least one or two gauzes, one elastic bandage and a packet of plasters.
Photo and video
All runners agree with promotional use of photo and video material from the race.
Cancellation of the event in state of emergency
In the event of race’s cancellation due to force of nature / emergency or due to government restrictions connected with pandemic of COVID 19:
The Organizer guarantees to reimburse the entry fee in case of prohibition / inability to put together the event due to emergency / force of nature as follows:
- Cancellation 4 months before the start – 90% refund.
- Cancellation up to 2 months before the event – 70% refund and 20% discount next year.
- Cancellation up to 14 days before the event – 60% refund and 20% discount next year.
- Cancellation less than 14 days before event the event – no refunds.
Organizer will offer also transfer of registration to 2026 in case of event cancellation.
Pregnancy policy
Read more about our pregnancy policy here.
Cancellation of the event in state of emergency
Participants who are unable to attend the event due to health problems and have already paid the entry fee, can request a partial refund of the entry fee to: kocevsko@trailrun.si. The runner must present an official medical document (certificate, medical certificate etc.) when requesting a refund.
Note the following:
- Refund of 90% of the payment, if the request for refund is made before 1st February 2026.
- Refund of 70% of the payment, if the request for refund is made between 1st February 2026 and 2nd March 2026.
- Refund of 50% of the payment, if the request for refund is made before between 2nd March and 1st May 2026.
Refund after May 1st 2026 is not possible, regardless of the reason why the runner does not participate in the competition.
In the event that a runner does not participate in the competition regardless of the reason, he / she will also waive the starting package and all other benefits that runners have.
Registration deadlines and fees
*30 KM surcharge 8 EUR for the BUS
Group discount: 15% discount (minimum 5 people)
** In case all places are filled, registrations on the day of the event will not be possible.
What does the entry fee include?
The entry fee includes the following services and products:
- Running T-shirt
- Finisher medal
- Starting spot for the selected race
- Race bib with a timing chip
- Aid stations with food and drinks along the course
- Finish line aid station with food and drinks
- Hot meal at the finish line
- Professional timekeeping
- Support from emergency medical services and mountain rescue teams
- Toilets and showers
- Transportation for runners to the finish line in case of withdrawal
… and, of course, an unforgettable running experience on the trails 🙂
Please note: The only exception is the Friday vertical race, where the entry fee includes only the starting spot for the vertical, a finish line aid station with food and drinks (no hot meal), race bib with a timing chip, professional timekeeping, medical support, and toilets.
Group registrations
Group members can run different distances.
The minimum number of competitors is 5.
The price per competitor is 15% lower than the price of individual registrations.
The group registration procedure is as follows:
- The group leader creates a group – chooses a name and password to access the group registration (“dashboard”).
- After successfully creating the group, the group leader receives an e-mail confirming that the group was successfully created. The received e-mail also explains the options for continuing the group registration.
The group leader then has three options – please read carefully and decide before registering how you will organize registrations and payments within the group: READ MORE
Questions regarding group registrations: kocevsko@trailrun.si
Pairs - Run with colleague!
- one pair consists of two (2) runners
- categories:
- men pairs
- women pairs
- mixed pairs
- pairs start on their chosen distance (5, 10, 15, 30, 60 km) together with all other runners
- start times are the same as for all other runners at that distance
- both runners must complete full distance (5, 10, 15, 30, 60 km) and cross the finish line together
- one team member completes registration for both runners
- one team member completes registration fee payment for both runners
Registration - families
- A family/group consists of a minimum of two (2) runners and a maximum of five (5) runners.
- It is a non-competitive event – timed, but no awards for the fastest groups/families.
- A group/family can consist of only male members, female members or a mixed team.
- Groups/families start the 5 km run together with the other runners.
- The start takes place at the same time as for all other runners.
- All runners in the group run the entire distance of the 5 km course and must cross the finish line together.
- Registration for the entire group/family can be done by only one runner – in the registration process, register yourself first and then the other(s).
- The entry fee for everyone is paid by the person who registers the group/family.
- Since family/group run is non-competitive, there is no minimal age for kids’ participation.
Registration deadlines and fees for pairs
* for families within 5 km: the surcharge for each additional member is 27.5 euros per person. You can do this within the registration.
**30 KM pairs – additional payment for bus 16 eur
** If all spots are filled, registration on the day of the event will not be possible.