CASTRA CITY RUN FORD
Total length
Elevation
Time limit
Date
APRIL 25, 2026
UP FOR AN EASY RUN?
PUT ON YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND GET TO KNOW CASTRA – AN OLD ROMAN SETTLEMENT, NOW KNOWN AS BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF AJDOVŠČINA. DISCOVER IT IN ALL ITS CHARMING BEAUTY OF SUBURBAN PATHS, STREAMS, AND FORESTS.
RACE IN NUMBERS
DATE
April 25, 2026
DISTANCE
12 km
ELEVATION
119 m +/-
TIME LIMIT
/
AID STATIONS
1
START TIME
16:30
START / FINISH
Ajdovščina
LOWEST POINT
72 m
HIGHEST POINT
250 m
ITRA: /
AATC: /
ELEVATION PROFILE
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ENTRY FEES
| Registration periods | Pre-registration: Jun 30—Jul 4, 2025* | 1st period: Jul 1—Sep 30, 2025 | 2nd period: Oct 1—Nov 30, 2025 | 3rd period: Dec 1, 2025—Jan 5, 2026 | 4th period: Jan 6—Feb 28, 2026 | 5th period: Mar 1—Apr 10, 2026 |
| Castra City Run – 10 km | 30 € | 34 € | 38 € | 42 € | 44 € | 47 € |
*Discounted preregistration prices are only available through the unique link sent by email to those who filled out the preregistration form.
GROUP DISCOUNT
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | DISCOUNT |
| 5 or more | 5% |
| 15 or more | 7% |
| 25 or more | 10% |
- The minimum number of runners for any distance is 5
- Group members can run different distances
- The price per runner is from 5 to 10% lower than individual registrations
- Please email us at registration@ultratrail.si to receive further information
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION
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The Castra Run – UTVV 10 km starts from Ajdovščina and leads towards the villages of Plače and Ustje (refreshment point), where it crosses the Vipava River. The route follows the Vipava River and crosses it again over the Napoleon Bridge in Dolenje, where it connects with the longest distances and finishes in Ajdovščina. This playful and easy route of less than 200 vertical metres is suitable for all trail running beginners.
The UTVV challenge takes place in the valley where one of the most important battles of the late Roman period occurred. This battle, known as the Battle of the Frigidus, happened in 394. It was fought between the army of the Eastern Emperor Theodosius I and the army of the Western Roman ruler Eugenius. Theodosius’ victory united the Roman Empire under one emperor for the last time in history and solidified the dominance of Christianity in Europe.
EQUIPMENT
| EQUIPMENT | 10 – CASTRA CITY RUN |
| RUNNING VEST | / |
| BIB NUMBER, worn on the front side of the body and visible at all times | + |
| MOBILE PHONE | / |
| Water bottle (camel bag, bottle, soft flask …) | / |
| WATER SUPPLY of min. 1 litre (e.g. camel bag, bottle, soft flask, …) | o |
| REUSABLE CUP (folding/collapsible) of min. 15 cl/5oz | + |
| EMERGENCY THERMAL/SURVIVAL BLANKET | / |
| BASIC FIRST AID PACK | / |
| WIND JACKET WITH HOOD | / |
| WHISTLE | / |
| TWO FUNCTIONING HEADLAMPS | / |
| RUNNING SHOES | + |
| LONG-LEGGED TROUSERS, RACE LEGGINGS OR LEGGINGS WITH SOCKS THAT FULLY COVER THE LEGS | / |
| ENERGY FOOD & FOOD RESERVE (recommendation of 800 kcal; e.g. 2 gels + 2 energy bars) | o |
| SUN PROTECTION | o |
| RUNNING POLES | / |
+ Mandatory gear
o Recommended gears
Make sure you have all the required equipment when you collect your BIB number. If anything is missing, you won’t receive your race number. If your required equipment is incomplete or not shown when requested along the race route, you will be disqualified immediately. Random checks will be conducted during the race.
FEE INCLUDES
IN THE MONTHS BEFORE THE RACE
- free webinars on how to train and prepare for UTVV with UESCA coach and team organizers
- free 1-day UTVV training tours/recces with experienced local trail running guides from October to March in Vipava Valley
- a possibility to join us on multi-day recces in Vipava Valley
- inspirational, educational and entertaining content on our socials
- newsletter with all the information about the race
- a race guide with all the information needed for runners and supporters, published two weeks before the race
RACE WEEK
- personalized BIB number with an RFID time-keeping tag
- starter goodie bag with the official UTVV technical race T-shirt, gifts and souvenirs
- GPS trackers for the Emperor 160 km and Centurion 110 km runners
- drop bags at the transition aid stations for the Emperor 160 km (2) and Centurion 110 km (1) race
- Emperor 160 km (2) and Centurion 110 km (1) drop bags transfer back to the finish line in Ajdovščina
- finish bags for all races
- aid stations with a variety of drinks and food approximately every 12 km
- hot meals for Emperor 160 km (2) and Centurion 110 km (1) race
- a hot meal at the finish line in Ajdovščina for all runners
- showers, changing room and a quiet room for resting near the finish area
- medical first aid in the finish area and at specified aid stations
- live timekeeping, interim times, and results
- a pick-up shuttle for each runner that drops out at aid stations
AFTER THE RACE
- a Roman medal of honour for all finishers
- a downloadable finisher certificate
- a deep knowing and, of course, the right to brag you are a warrior
CATEGORIES
| WOMEN | MEN |
| up to 34 years | up to 34 years |
| 35 to 49 years | 35 to 49 years |
| 50 to 59 years | 50 to 59 years |
| over 60 years | over 60 years |
AWARDS
The first three in the absolute category will be awarded trophies and prizes.
The Organizer reserves the right to make changes.
TESTIMONIALS
I have always liked sunrise in races when you start in the night, but this one was very special. The second big climb of the course was complete and the top led out onto an amazing ridge line looking back down into the valley. It was a beautiful morning, the scenery was incredible. I really enjoyed this event as the organisation was seamless, the race programme provided pre-race had every detail accounted for, including Google Maps links to areas around the town and aid stations out on course. This made it really easy for my crew to find the aid stations and ensure everything went smoothly. The volunteers out on course and in the aid stations were super friendly and helpful. I would and have reccommended this race to other athletes since completing it, it is such a beautiful area to run, the competition was tough and the course was really fun and was a good mix of quick runnable trail and technical sections.
This year’s edition will stay with me as a very special memory, because after a serious injury in autumn, even one week before the event I still couldn’t believe that I would be able to race at UTVV again this year.
That is why the start will probably be the moment I remember the most. After a long time, I was finally able to give it my all again and set off on the course.
As always, the atmosphere at the event was incredible, and we runners were very well taken care of before, during, and after the race. And the volunteers of the Vipava Valley are, of course, the best every single year!
I gladly recommend UTVV to every runner who wants to test their limits, feel the magic of trail running, and at the same time enjoy the spectacle of an excellently organised event — one that, in my opinion, can stand alongside, or even surpass, many more well-known races abroad.
HALL OF FAME
| Male | Female | |
| 1. | Tine Lavrenčič (SI) – 0:39:37 | Kristina Vanceta (SI) – 0:51:48 |
| 2. | Nejc Hladnik (SI) – 0:43:16 | Julija Brecelj (SI) – 0:53:52 |
| 3. | Klemen Štular (SI) – 0:43:50 | Tana Zupanc (SI) – 0:54:59 |
| Male | Female | |
| 1. | Jernej Šemrov (SI) – 0:45:37 | Maruša Cijan Brkič (SI) – 0:46:51 |
| 2. | Nejc Hladnik (SI) – 0:47:18 | Julija Brus (SI) – 0:51:48 |
| 3. | Aljaž Plevnik (SI) – 0:47:58 | Nastja Mihelčič (SI) – 0:53:21 |
| Male | Female | |
| 1. | Vladislav Litvinchuk (RU) – 0:43:45 | Julija Brus (SI) – 0:46:45 |
| 2. | Andrej Rijavec (SI) – 0:44:31 | Ana Vrečar (SI) – 0:47:17 |
| 3. | Jernej Šemrov (SI) – 0:46:17 | Maja Laznik (SI) – 0:52:30 |
TRACK RECORDS
Tine Lavrenčič (SI)
0:39:37 (2026)
Julija Brus (SI)
00:46:45 (2024)
