ASTERIX
Total length
Elevation
Time limit
Date
APRIL 26, 2025
QUO VADIS, ASTERIX?
TAKE ON AN EASY-RUNNING CHALLENGE. GET TO KNOW THE SURROUNDING PATHS, VINEYARDS, AND
FORESTS. LET THE RICH HISTORY OF THE VIPAVA VALLEY ENCHANT YOU. BECOME AN ASTERIX.
RACE IN NUMBERS
DATE
April 26, 2025
DISTANCE
15 km
ELEVATION
250 m +/-
TIME LIMIT
/
AID STATIONS
2
START TIME
16:00
START / FINISH
Ajdovščina
LOWEST POINT
72 m
HIGHEST POINT
176 m
ITRA: /
Trail XS
ELEVATION PROFILE
ARE YOU READY TO PUSH YOURSELF
TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BECOME AN ASTERIX?
REGISTER HERE
ENTRY FEES
| REGISTRATION BY DATE |
PRICE |
| Pre-registration | 39 € |
| September 30, 2024 | 44 € |
| November 30, 2024 | 47 € |
| January 5, 2025 | 50 € |
| February 28, 2025 | 53 € |
| April 15, 2025 | 55 € |
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 info@ultratrail.si to receive further information
MAP
PATH DESCRIPTION
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The Asterix – UTVV 15 km route starts from Ajdovščina and goes towards the villages of Plače and Ustje, crossing the Vipava River. It continues uphill through Tevče and towards the picturesque Planina, where joined to the longest distances, Emperor and Centurion, passes St. Mary’s church, and crosses the Vipava River via the Napoleon bridge in Dolenje before the finish line in Ajdovščina. It’s an easy, playful trail run of less than 300 vertical meters, suitable for beginners in trail running.
The UTVV ultramarathon 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.
TIME LIMITS
No time limits
AID STATIONS
| AID STATION – AS | KM | KM FROM LAST AS |
| Ajdovščina | 0 | 0 |
| Ustje | 5 | 5 |
| Planina | 9 | 4 |
| Ajdovščina | 15 | 6 |
REFRESHMENT & CHECKPOINTS
- The trail is equipped with 2 refreshment/aid stations
- At the refreshment stations, runners can refuel with drinks and food, and fill their bottles with liquid to sustain their run
- There are no time limits between the aid stations
- Waste should be disposed of at the checkpoints and refreshment stations only
- Drinks, light meals and hot meals with meat/vegan/gluten-free options are prepared for all runners at the finish line
EQUIPMENT
| EQUIPMENT | 170 – EMPEROR |
| BIB number on the front side and always visible | + |
| Running shoes | + |
| Drinking cup | + |
| Water bottle (camel bag, bottle, soft flask …) | o |
| Survival blanket | / |
| First aid kit with bandage, gauze and patches | / |
| Wind jacket | / |
| Whistle | / |
| Mobile phone | / |
| Headlamp with a spare battery | / |
| Clothing suitable for winter conditions (from -3° C to 30° C), in case of strong wind (speed over 100 km/h) | / |
| Sun protection | / |
| Energy food | / |
| Running poles | / |
+ Mandatory gear
o Recommended gear
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.
TRANSPORTATION
If you choose to withdraw from the race, you can do this at any aid station. From there, the pick-up shuttle will transfer you back to the finish area.
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.
HALL OF FAME
| Male | Female | |
| 1. | Vili Črv (SI) – 0:57:46 | Maruša Cijan Brkič (SI) – 1:09:09 |
| 2. | Matic Tevž (SI) – 0:59:49 | Neža Žerjav (SI) – 1:14:10 |
| 3. | Tadej Vehovec (SI) – 1:01:07 | Emma Karin Roidl (DE) – 1:15:14 |
| Male | Female | |
| 1. | Vili Črv (SI) – 00:54:40 | Maruša Cijan Brkič (SI) – 01:10:20 |
| 2. | Uroš Avguštinčič (SI) – 00:54:48 | Monika Rudolf (SI) – 01:12:31 |
| 3. | Tomislav Bosnjak (AT) – 00:59:06 | Kristina Ipavec (SI) – 01:15:09 |
| Male | Female | |
| 1. | Uroš Avgustinčič (SI) – 00:48:55 | Kristina Vanceta (SI) – 01:02:33 |
| 2. | Damiano Nicolodi (IT) – 00:51:22 | Sara Kopatin (SI) – 01:03:27 |
| 3. | Matej Skerk (IT) – 00:51:48 | Anja Longyka (SI) – 01:04:00 |
| Male | Female | |
| 1. | Nejc Uršič (SI) – 00:53:39 | Lucija Krkoč (SI) – 00:54:05 |
| 2. | Primož Cergolj (SI) – 00:54:34 | Kristina Vanceta (SI) – 01:06:52 |
| 3. | Uroš Avgustinčič (SI) – 00:55:56 | Tea Oberdank (SI) – 01:07:30 |
TESTIMONIALS
The nature, trails and views are breathtaking 
it was the perfect choice for my 1st 100 miler. Also organized very well and the volunteers were very helpful as well.
The people, the nature with the beautiful trails, the organization with their volunteers…. they create an unique atmosphere during the whole event..!
Love to go back again ❤️
Thanks and greetings!
Awesome race, awesome places, the nature, the mountains… so everything. The UTVV staff were also amazing. Thanks for the smiles 
TRACK RECORDS
Uroš Avgustinčič (SI)
0:48:55 (2022)
Lucija Krkoč (SI)
00:54:05 (2021)