LAKE BLED 80K
This 80 km Ultra Trail, starting at Lake Bled, is for experienced trail runners, wanting to enjoy alpine trails and beautiful scenery.
Race Category
Running Stones
3
Finals Access
Route description
The 80 km route will allow you to discover some more alpine trails in the area od Julian Alps. You’ll start your trail running journey by the world-famous Lake Bled, including the picturesque Vintgar Gorge, where you'll enjoy stunning views of the castle and the lake's tiny island.
Afterwards the biggest climb of your race awaits you – there is 1700 meters of elevation gain waiting for you from Žirovnica towards Mt. Stol (2174 m). But all your effort will be worth it, as you’ll run along one of the most stunning Slovenian mountain ridges after you reach the top. From Stol, along Golica and towards Klek – there's almost 30 kilometers of incredible trails.
Then you’ll descend towards the Upper Sava Valley, where you’ll see river Sava again. There is one more climb waiting for you – towards Srednji vrh, where you’ll enjoy one of the most breath-taking views of Julian Alps. Then you only have 5 kilometers of descent left and you’ll be at the finish line in Kranjska Gora.
Runners, when planning to check out the route, please make sure you’re only using marked paths and are mindful of warning signs about wood harvesting. Be careful when crossing pastures and be mindful about animals’ behaviour. Always keep your dogs leashed when crossing such areas. Make sure the only print you leave on the trails is the one coming from your shoes. Pick up your trash and always carry poop bags for your dogs.
Mandatory gear
In order to ensure security and the smooth running of each event, each participant must carry with them all the items listed in the mandatory equipment (see below). And take all the equipment with them during the race.
According to the weather conditions, the organization might require runners to carry additional “hot-weather” or “cold-weather” kit and will inform each participant before the opening of the BIB collection.
- Running pack
- Smartphone
- The runner must be reachable at any time before, during, and after the race:
- ◌ With international roaming that works in the countries where the event takes place.
- ◌ Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers, not mask/block their number, and do not forget to start the race with the battery fully charged.
- ◌ Keep the phone ON at all times, airplane mode is forbidden and could result in a penalty.
- ◌ LiveRun application installed and activated.
- ◌ An external battery is highly recommended.
- Collapsible cup 15 cl/5oz minimum (Bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Min water supply of 1 L
- Two working headlamps with 1 additional spare cells pack (Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for the main torch light )
- Whistle
- Food reserve (Recommendation of 800kcal (ex : 2 gels + 2 power bars))_
- Survival blanket (Dimension of survival blanket: 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches or survival bag)
- Jacket with hood
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g.. Outdry)
- ◌ *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber (10,000 mm).
- ◌ **RET value recommended: minimum of 13.
- ◌ the jacket must have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
- ◌ the seams must be sealed.
- ◌ the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof. Air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back) are accepted.
- Basic first aid pack (self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm))
- Long-legged trousers (Or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely)
- Cap, bandana
- An additional warm second layer (A warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (6,5 onces) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (4 onces) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection) - the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, or vice versa)
- Warm gloves
Registration
- Maximum number of runners is 750.
- The registration is final once we receive your payment.
- In case bus transfer is needed from Kranjska Gora to start of the race additional charge 15 EUR will apply.
Group registrations
- Minimum number of runners is 5 (from whichever distance).
- Group registration price per runner is 15% (10 km, 15 km, 25 km) or 10 % (50 km, 80 km, 120 km) lower than individual registrations.
In case of group registrations do not register into the system until you get a group registration code from us. You first have to fill out this table, which you can download to your computer, send it back to us via e-mail (registration@trailrun.si) and then you’ll receive all further instructions.
All runners receive
- Food and drinks at refreshment points along the route
- T-shirt
- Finisher’s medal
- A meal in the finish area
