Ljubljana, Slovenia · Saturday, September 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Trail Ljubljana 54 km

Race completed

54 km Distance

2,540 m Climbing

6.5 Grit · Hardcore

46.1500° N, 14.9900° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 47 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 13:20 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 66% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~23 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 47 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 490 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	54km	23	Jan Poropat · 05:52:20	Elina Kabalina · 07:25:56
2024	54km	8	Tamas Csuth · 05:49:50	Urska Lamovec · 06:35:47

The field grew 188% between 2024 (8) and 2025 (23). 22% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 54 km of trail with 2,540 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 47 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,540 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Trail Ljubljana 54 km, organised by TPD Ultra, is a trail race in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with a route that begins with an ascent to Ljubljana Castle and Golovec, reaching Janče before returning to the city center. With 2540 meters of elevation gain over 54 kilometers, the climb rate of 47 meters per kilometer is higher than 9% of 50k races.

The 12-hour time limit gives a cutoff pace of 13.3 minutes per kilometer, making it tighter than 34% of 50k races. The entry fee ranges from 42 to 61 €.

With 23 finishers in 2025, this race has a smaller field than 36% of its 50k peers. The event will hold its third edition on September 12, 2026.

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