60 km I FEEL SLOVENIA Bear Trail
60 km I FEEL SLOVENIA Bear Trail
Maj 30, 2026 at 07:00 - Kočevje, Slovenija
“Do not test the forest. Listen to it and follow it. Strength is not in noise and speed, but in calm, focus, and endurance. The Kočevje wilderness allows those to pass who truly understand it.” — The Kočevje Bear
The 60 km I FEEL SLOVENIA Bear Trail is the flagship distance of the event and a true test of endurance, focus, and respect for nature. The course is designed for experienced trail and ultra runners seeking a long, complete run through the wild landscapes of Kočevski Rog.
After the opening section, the route quickly leaves the urban environment and enters the deep forests of Kočevje. The trail passes abandoned Gottschee villages and sparsely populated areas, where a strong sense of total remoteness prevails.
Around halfway through the course, you reach Veliki Rog (1,099 m), the highest point of the plateau. This is followed by running along the edge of the Rajhenavski Rog primeval forest, where the pace naturally slows, and past Kraljica Roga, the most majestic fir tree on the plateau. The route continues across open meadows and scenic viewpoints, and in the final kilometers joins the 15 km course, gradually leading you back towards the finish.
The course has no long, extreme climbs, but remains constantly varied and demands thoughtful running and smart energy management throughout.
For experienced trail and ultra runners | A long, raw course in a wild environment | Rolling terrain with an emphasis on endurance and rhythm
ITRA & UTMB Index
- ITRA: 3 points
- UTMB Index*: YES
- Running Stones: NO (the event is not part of the UTMB World Series)
*All participants of the 60 km distance receive a UTMB Index, in accordance with UTMB rules.
Start time: 7:00
Difficulty: Hard
Start & finish: Rudniško Lake, Kočevje
Time limit: 13 hours 30 minutes
Aid stations: 4
Aid stations
Aid stations
We are trying to reduce negative effects of the festival on the environment, therefore cups for one-time use will not be available at the water stations and feed zones. We ask runners to bring their own cup, bottle or a camel bag to use it at water stations and fit zones for water and energy drinks.
There will be six (6) aid stations at our 60 km race.
Location
Distance from the start
Location 1 (F+D)
Location 2 (F+D) Koča na Luži
Location 3 (F+D) Žaga Rog
Location 4 (F+D) Rajhenav
Location 5 (F+D) Lovski vrh
Location 6 (F+D)
Finish (F + D)
11,1 km
20,6 km
34,6 km (time limit 7h 30min / at 14:30)
43,6 km
49,0 km (time limit 10h 30min / at 18:30)
58,0 km
60,7 km (time limit 13h 30min / at 20:30)
F = food
D = drink
Registrations
Registrations
- Online registration
- The registration is final once we receive your payment.
- Number of particiopants is limited
- questions about registrations: kocevsko@trailrun.si
Registation fee pricing
Group registrations and running in pairs
Group registrations
- Group members can participate at different distances
- Minimum number of runners per group is 5
- Registration fee prices are 15% lower than individual registrations
- if you would like to apply as a group, send us an email to kocevsko@trailrun.si and we will you a form to fill out
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 deadlines and fees for pairs
All runners receive
Other
Other
- The registration service will be set at the main festival venue.
- By registering in the online application form and paying the registration fee, the competitor confirms that he agrees with the conditions and that he competes at his own risk. For entries on the venue on the day of the event, the competitor signs the application form confirming the acceptance of the conditions and the competition at his own risk.
- For minors, the responsibility is taken over by parents or guardians who sign the application form upon registration.
- Participants allow photographing and allow the organizer to use the photographs for the promotion of the Kočevsko Outdoor Festival.
- Medical care will be placed along the trail.
- The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program. If any changes shall be accepted the participants will be notified in time.
- 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.
- The organizer does not accept liability for any damage made on your running gear.
- All runners participate at their own responsibility.
- A designated parking space will be available for teams, competitors and spectators.
- We do not return paid registration fees.
Contact
Contact
For any additional questions, contact: kocevsko@trailrun.si
Categories
- Men up to 30 years (born 1995 or younger)
- Men up to 40 years (born between 1985 and 1994)
- Men up to 50 years (born between 1975 and 1984)
- Men up to 60 years (born between 1965 and 1974)
- Men above 60 years (born before 1965)
- Women up to 30 years (born 1995 or younger)
- Women up to 40 years (born between 1985 and 1994)
- Women up to 50 years (born between 1975 and 1984)
- Women up to 60 years (born between 1965 and 1974)
- Women above 60 years (born before 1965)
In order for a category to be valid, there must be at least 10 female or male runners signed up.
Mandatory gear
- - 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.
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