FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The registration and cancellation policy is available here.

Refunds of the registration fee or transfers to the next event are not possible.

Runners who purchased insurance at the time of registration can independently claim their insurance by providing appropriate documentation (via their myUTMB profile).

Runners who did not purchase insurance at the time of registration may request a partial refund by submitting appropriate medical documentation. Refunds will be processed according to the following timeline:

• Until May 1, 2026: 60% refund.
• Until August 1, 2026: 30% refund.
• After August 1, 2026: No refunds will be issued, regardless of the reason for the runner's inability to participate in the event.

If a runner does not attend the event, they forfeit their race pack and all other benefits granted to participants, regardless of the reason.

Distance changes are possible only until August 18, 2026, subject to availability. Runners can make the change themselves using their profile (access details are provided in the confirmation email).

After August 18, 2026, distance changes will no longer be possible. No exceptions.

Important: Distance change is only possible if there are spots available. If the race is full, no change of distance can be made.

Yes, transferring your registration to another runner is possible until August 18, 2026. Runners can complete the transfer themselves in their personal zone via the “Transfer to a friend” option (in the dashboard they accessed through the confirmation email).

A €20 fee applies to each transfer.

After August 18, 2026, runner changes will no longer be possible. No exceptions.

The registration deadline is September 3, 2026, or until the available spots on each course are filled.

If spots are available, registration will also be possible at the event during bib pick-up. The number of available spots will be announced after the registration period closes on September 3, 2026.

The list of registered participants will be published after the registration period closes (after September 3, 2026**).

A medical certificate is not required. All participants race at their own risk.

Bib pick-up will take place at the Vitranc Hall in Kranjska Gora (Kolodvorska ulica 1a, Kranjska Gora) according to the following schedule:

• Thursday, September 17, 2026: 13:00 – 21:00 (for distances: 50km and 120km)
• Friday, September 18, 2026: 06:00 – 08:00 (for distance: 50km); 9:00 - 12:00, 15:00 – 20:00 (for distances: 120km and 80km)
• Saturday, September 19, 2026: 14:00 – 20:00 (for distances: 25km, 15km and 10km)
• Sunday, September 20, 2026: 07:00 – 10:00 (for distances: 25km, 15km and 10km)

Runners must pick up their bibs in person (mandatory gear will be checked during pick-up, and participants must sign a liability waiver).

Bus transportation to the start is organized for runners on the 120 km, 80 km, and 50 km distances. You can reserve a seat during registration.

Until August 18, 2026, runners can add a bus reservation by editing their registration (log in, select "edit registration," add "1" under "bus transfer to the start," save, and pay).

There are NO parking spaces near the 80 km start in Bled and the 50 km start in Žirovnica. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you book a bus to take you to the start. We have also organized separate bus transportation for accompanying persons so that your family can cheer you on at the start. You can find more information here.

Buses depart from the parking lot below the ski slopes (approximately a 15-minute walk from Vitranc Hall) according to the following schedule:

• Friday, September 18, 2026: 06:00 departure to Žirovnica (50 km) - 1st group
• Friday, September 18, 2026: 07:45 departure to Žirovnica (50 km) - 2nd group
• Friday, September 18, 2026: 19:00 departure to Radovljica (120 km)
• Saturday, September 19, 2026: 06:00 departure to Bled (80km)

Runners must be at the bus stop at least 15 minutes before departure.

Yes, runners can book transportation back to their start area. If you are racing the 50K, 80K or 120K and would like to return to Bled or Radovljica after finishing in Kranjska Gora, you have until 18 August to book your bus transfer from Kranjska Gora.

It will not be possible to purchase a bus transfer on-site during the event.

If you are racing the 50K, your bus departure time will depend on your starting wave. We will let you know your exact departure time at the end of August.

As finish times are difficult to predict, buses may fill up quickly. If a bus is full, runners will need to wait for the next available departure. One bus with approximately 50 seats will be available at each departure time.

Available departures: Saturday at 18:00 → Kranjska Gora – Radovljica Saturday at 21:00 → Kranjska Gora – Radovljica – Bled Sunday at 00:00 → Kranjska Gora – Radovljica – Bled Sunday at 02:00 → Kranjska Gora – Radovljica – Bled Sunday at 04:00 → Kranjska Gora – Radovljica – Bled Sunday at 06:00 → Kranjska Gora – Radovljica – Bled Sunday at 08:00 → Kranjska Gora – Radovljica – Bled

Runners on the 120km course will receive one transition bag for the Žirovnica station.

• Bags must be labeled with the start number and dropped off at the designated area in Vitranc Hall in Kranjska Gora:

Thursday, September 17: 17:00 – 21:00

Friday, September 18: 08:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 18:00

Bags can be retrieved after the race in Vitranc Hall (same drop-off location) no later than Sunday, September 20, by 09:00.

Runners on the 120 km, 80 km, and 50 km distances will receive a finisher bag (for the finish line).

• You can drop your bag at the start in the designated van, or at Vitranc Hall during bib pick-up.
• Bags must be labeled with your race number. You will receive a sticker together with your race number — place this sticker on your bag.
• Bags cannot be left on the bus, as buses do not return to Kranjska Gora.

Bags can be collected after the race in Vitranc Hall no later than Sunday, September 20, by 09:00.

Yes. We provide official supporter bus transfers for the SKY TRAIL 50K, LAKE BLED 80K and I FEEL SLOVENIA 120K races, as well as a free Sunday shuttle bus between Kranjska Gora and Podkoren.

On the dedicated page, you'll find all information about routes, timetables, prices, transfer conditions and how to book your seat.

MORE INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS: HERE

Information for each distance is available on the website under the "RACES" tab: https://julianalps.utmb.world/races.

Aid stations will provide:

• Food: Energy bars, bananas, apples, oranges, tomatoes, cucumbers, soup, cheese, salami, peanuts, chips, cookies.
• Drinks: Water, isotonic drinks, Coca-Cola. At the finish line, a hot meal will be available for all runners (meat/vegan/gluten-free options). Runners on the 120km course will also have a hot meal at the Žirovnica and Dovje stations.

Most aid stations have electricity, except for Tofov Graben and Talež. Runners must bring their own chargers and adapters.

Some beds will be available at Podhom, Žirovnica, and Dovje.

The stop at the refreshment station is not limited in time, runners should pay attention to the time limits.

Most stations have electricity – the exceptions are Tofov graben and Talež. Chargers and adapters must be carried by the runner.

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

Showers will be available in the Vitranc sports hall (Kranjska Gora).

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

Assistance is only allowed at certain refreshment stations.

Information on where assistance is allowed and where not, can be found under the section ROUTE DESCRIPTION at each distance: https://julianalps.utmb.world/races/120K.

Information will be available in the “race guide”, which will be prepared for the runners.

All refreshment stations are accessible by car, except Ratitovec, Golica and Tofov Graben.

Your supporters can book a supporter bus and cheer on you along the trails. More information here.

Yes, there will be live streaming via the Europe Trail Cup Facebook profile.

The 120km and 80km runners will have GPS trackers. Online monitoring will also be possible – the link will be published in the week before the event.

GPX files for individual distances are available on the “ROUTES” tab: https://julianalps.utmb.world/races. The final files will be uploaded at the end of August, as small changes are still possible.

The routes are marked with orange stripes, flags with reflectors visible in the night and boards. We recommend that runners download the GPX file to their watch before the race (make sure it’s the final course version), just in case of sabotage or removal of course flags and markings.

The information for each route is listed in the “ROUTES” tab: https://julianalps.utmb.world/races.

• I feel Slovenia JAT Ultra Trail 120km: 31,5h
• JAT Lake Bled 80km: 22h
• JAT Sky Trail 50km: 13h
• JAT Kranjska Gora Trail 25km: 6h
• JAT Intersport Speed Trail 15km: 4h
• JAT FunnyTrail 10km: 3h

• 50 km: Friday, September 18, at 08.00 (1st group) and 09.30 (2nd group) – Žirovnica
• 120 km: Friday, September 18, at 21.00 – Radovljica
• 80 km: Saturday, September 19, at 08.00 – Bled
• 25 km: Sunday, September 20, at 08.00 (1st group) and 08:15 (2nd group) – Kranjska Gora
• 15 km: Sunday, September 20, at 10.00 – Kranjska Gora
• 10 km: Sunday, September 20, at 10.30 – Kranjska Gora
• 10 km NEXT GEN: Sunday, September 20, at 11.30 – Kranjska Gora

• I feel Slovenia JAT Ultra Trail 120km: 4 UTMB running stones
• JAT Lake Bled 80km: 3 UTMB running stones
• JAT Sky Trail 50km: 2 UTMB running stones
• JAT Kranjska Gora Trail 25km: 1 UTMB running stones
• JAT Speed Trail 15km: 1 UTMB running stones
• JAT Funny Trail 10km does not include UTMB running stones.

The match does not earn ITRA points.

The list of mandatory equipment is available here.

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

Each runner must have their own reusable cup.

Runners must bring all mandatory equipment to the BIB pick up. The inspection will be carried out at the time of BIB number pick up.

Mandatory equipment can also be checked at the start or on the course. It is the duty of the runners to have the mandatory equipment with them from the start to the finish line.

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.

If runners choose to take hiking poles with them, they must carry them for the entire duration of the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and get them during the course of the race. No poles are authorized in the spare bags.

How to get to Kranjska Gora?

Information on how to reach Kranjska Gora is available on the destination website.

For a simple and reliable transfer, we recommend booking a shuttle with GoOpti.

Other shuttle services include Taxi Airport Ljubljana, Point2Point, and MyWay prevozi.

The nearest airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. Other nearby airports include Trieste, Venice (Treviso or Marco Polo), and Zagreb.

Getting around Kranjska Gora?

Information about mobility and local bus transport in Kranjska Gora is available here.

We recommend checking options at accommodation.

Camp Špik: https://www.camp-spik.com/en/

Natura Eco Camp: https://naturaecocamp.si/

Camping Kamne: http://campingkamne.com/index.php/en/

At the destination, there is a parking lot for motorhomes in the Nordic Center in Planica, motorhomes can also spend the night in several campsites at the destination. The motorhome can also be parked in Kranjska Gora and in Rateče by the intermittent Lake Ledine.

You can check available parking locations in Kranjska Gora and their prices at this link. We recommend choosing full-day parking at discounted rates.

Parking areas near the Vitranc Hall (event venue) will not be available.

From Friday to Sunday, free parking will be provided for participants in Podkoren (below the FIS slope). A local bus runs from the nearby bus stop on the main road towards Kranjska Gora approximately every hour. You can also walk to Vitranc Hall via a well-maintained cycling/walking path (approximately 3 km).

Kranjska Gora offers many activities all year round. More information on the destination website: https://kranjska-gora.si/en.

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

Laser engraving is a service that puts your name, surname, official finish time, distance, and elevation gain in metres directly on your finisher's medal. The process takes less than a minute.

Name · Surname · Official finish time · Distance (e.g. 80K) · Elevation gain (e.g. 3826 m+). All data is linked to your race number.

Pre-order (until 16 September 2026): €10. At the EXPO during the event: €15.

Pre-order at engraving.witisi.com/jat2026. Pre-orders are open until 16 September 2026.

Yes. Visit our tent at the EXPO in Kranjska Gora during the event (18–20 September). Bring your race bib for identification.

Yes — we offer engraving for all distances: 10K, 15K, 25K, 50K, 80K and 120K. Each medal receives the actual data from your specific race.

Our tent is located at the EXPO in Kranjska Gora throughout the event (18–20 September). Find the exact spot on the EXPO map.