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
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 equipment
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 backpack (or other carrying equipment suitable for attaching a timing chip) intended to carry the mandatory equipment and which must be worn throughout the race)
- Closed trail running shoes with tread profile outsole
- **GPS tracker **
The GPS tracker is provided by the organizer. The GPS tracker must be in the correct place and remain switched on at all times. Loss of the tracker results in immediate disqualification.
- Smartphone
To ensure constant availability before, during, and after the race, the runner must:
- have international roaming enabled and functioning in the country where the event takes place.
- have the organization’s safety phone numbers saved.
- use a visible (unblocked) phone number.
- start the race with a fully charged battery.
- keep the phone switched ON and be available at all times (airplane mode is forbidden and subject to penalty).
- have the LiveTrail application installed and activated.
- it is recommended to carry an external battery (powerbank).
- Collapsible cup 15 cl/5 oz minimum (Bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted!)
- Visible BIB number
Bib number must be in front and visible at all times. Running without a visible BIB number or losing it during the race will result in immediate disqualification.
- Min water supply of 1 L
- 2 working headlamps + 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 or bag (Dimension of survival blanket: 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches)
- Jacket with hood
The jacket must be suitable for severe weather conditions on mountainous terrain. It must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (e.g. Outdry)
- *Minimum recommended waterproof rating: 10,000 water column (10,000 mm).
- **Recommended breathability value: RET 13 or lower (lower value = more breathable).
- The hood must be integrated or attached using the manufacturer’s original system.
- The seams must be fully taped.
- The jacket must not contain any panels or sections made of non-waterproof materials.
- Manufacturer-designed ventilation openings are permitted (under the arms, on the back).
- 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 or multifunctional neck gaiter designed to protect the head from the sun, windy and cold weather
- An additional warm second layer
- A warm long-sleeved mid-layer (non-cotton), weighing at least 180 g (6,5 ounces), OR a combination of warm long-sleeved base layer (first or second layer, non-cotton) weighing at least 110 g (4 ounces) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent (DWR) treatment.
- Note: the windproof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, and 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 (info@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
