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Tek na Šmarno goro (Šmarna Gora Uphill)
1 November 2026 · Ljubljana, Slovenia
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The Šmarna gora mountain race was born in autumn 1979 as a local idea, became official in 1991 and hosted the Slovenian mountain running championships from 1992; in 2019 it was round seven of the WMRA World Cup. Today it is held in late September — on 27 September in 2026 — over 9.5 km with 710 m of climbing. The point-to-point course is almost entirely uphill and 95% on dirt trails, taking the quieter forest paths around the mountain to finish at the summit by the church and the famous hut. The men's record stands at 39:34. Šmarna gora is the Ljubljana locals' favourite walk, with views of the Kamnik Alps and the city, while Ljubljana itself has the Triple Bridge, the hilltop castle and the riverside market.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in November
Cool autumn near the capital.
Starter pack 2025
- bib with timing chip
- finisher medal
- technical t-shirt
- goody bag
Standard starter pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Ljubljana expo
day before the race only
Bib pickup the day before.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Šmarna Gora summit — The summit church with views over Ljubljana.
30 minutes
Ljubljana — The capital of Slovenia.
2 hours
Lake Bled — The postcard alpine lake.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Water, fruit and snacks at the finish.
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