FAQ

Yes you can, with the additional fee of 25% of the registration price and you will also be asked to provide a medical certificate/proof.

Until April 14, it is possible to change the distance with no additional fees. If you change to a longer distance, you will have to pay the difference. If you change to a shorter distance, a refund of the difference will not be possible.
From April 15 – April 21 the change is possible but with the additional fee of 15€.

After 21.04.2023 no changes can be made. In an emergency, the change can exceptionally be made on the day of the event, at the BIB number pick up area at the Race timing system provider. In that case the price is also 15€.

Surcharge must be paid to:

Alpe Adria Adventurers d.o.o.
Gozd 4,
5273 Col
Slovenija
IBAN: SI56 1010 0005 7006 992

Swift:  BAKOSI2X

Ref:SI99

Transfer of the registration is possible on the following link,  until 23.04.2023. You will need your registration code and your email address.

https://www.avaibooksports.com/inscripcion/utvv-slovenia-2022/zona_privada/logeo/

It is also possible on the day of the event, but with written permission of the BIB owner. In that case, you will also have to pay additional 15€ fee. 

Registration deadline for each distance can be seen under section ENTRY FEES.

Registrations for 15km and 11km close on the day of the event.

On our website under the “Registered runners” section of the Races: https://ultratrail.si/registered-runners/

No, in Slovenia no medical certificate is required to take part in a trail. On the other hand, races require good physical conditions, specific preparation and good mountain skills, at Emperor and Centurion races in particular.

FRIDAY, MAY 5 – BIBs pickups (UTVV170/100/50/30)

08:00 – 22:00 in Zavod za šport Ajdovščina (Cesta 5 Maja 14, 5270 Ajdovščina)

SATURDAY, MAY 6 – BIBs pickups (UTVV 50/30/15/11)

05:00 – 15:00 in Zavod za šport Ajdovščina (Cesta 5 Maja 14, 5270 Ajdovščina)

No, you must come pick up your BIB number yourself because you will also have to sign the Statement of responsibility.

Bank account:

Alpe Adria Adventurers d.o.o.

Gozd 4,

5273 Col

Slovenija

IBAN: SI56 1010 0005 7006 992

BAKOSI2X

Reference: SI99

In general our refreshment points will provide water, energy drinks, soup (hot), chocolate, fruit, light food, bread etc.

At the refreshment point Rence, Preserje and Podnanos, there will also be a hot meal – pasta (meat/vegan) available for 170/100km runners.

At the finish line, there will be a hot meal as well (meat/vegan/gluten free).

There is no time limit in the refreshment points, but pay attention to time barriers!

Electricity is provided at the refreshment stations. You only need to have your own cables and adaptors. Also it is highly recommended to minimize the use of your telephone during the race, deactivate all the unnecessary options such as Bluetooth and 3G.

Yes, beds will be available on site at Otlica, Renče and Preserje.

There will be a race guide, containing “How to follow” information as well, It will be available at the end of April on the website.

All the refreshing points are accessible by car, some of them with additional 5-15min walks. EXCEPT refreshing point Mala Gora, which is not accessible by car.

Yes, there will be GPS live tracking and live stream.

Yes, all runners of the 170/100km race will be geolocated. This service will not be available for other races.

Yes, all courses are marked. They are essentially marked with marking flags, some wooden posts, not many ground markings. The marking flags are equipped with reflectors for the night.

Time limits are displayed at description of each race. 

Race starts are displayed at description of each race. 

You  can find the list under section Races, for each distance separately, under the “INFORMATION” part.  Every runner must have a reusable cup as there will be no cups at refreshing points.

The obligatory equipment will be checked at the race-bib distribution, it may also be checked during the race. It is your responsibility to keep it all with you, throughout the entire race.

The equipment checkers are present at the start of the races and at various points along the race routes. It could be verified at any time if the runner has all the obligatory equipment. Each runner must have and must show the obligatory equipment, if asked to do so. Penalty for incomplete obligatory equipment is +0,5 hour for every missing part. If you do not show the equipment, you are disqualified. 

• Tuamv  https://tuamv.com/
• De-Bi https://www.debi-transport.si
• KO-BO https://www.kobo.si/
• Novotel http://www.novotel.si/
• Mivax https://www.mivax.si/
• Prevozi Marković, Beblerjeva ulica 29, 5271 Vipava, m: +386 (0)41 444 374, email: ciko.prevozi@gmail.com

All races start in Ajdovščina, near BIB pick up, within a walking range.

THIS IS NOT FOR MANDATORY EQUIPMENT. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT YOU MUST HAVE TO CARRY WITH YOU, THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE RACE!!

Yes, you will get the transition bags at BIB pick up and they will be marked with your race number.  Its volume is min. 50 liters. You can drop off your transition bags at the Registration area or at the Start. From there, we will take care of them.
The transition bags will then wait for you at the transition stations.  Look under each race where are transition stations. 

You can get this information on our page under the section Hospitality.

Campsites in Vipava and surroundings.

• Kamp Tura  http://www.kamp-tura.si/

• Kamp Vrhpolje,  Vrhpolje 42, 5271 Vipava t: +386 (0)5 366 53 05, m: +386 (0)41 387   514,   email: kampvrhpolje@gmail.com

• Avtokamp Ajdovscina https://www.zs-ajdovscina.si/kamp/

• Kmetija pri Rebkovih (kamp) https://www.apartma-rebkovi.si/

• Kamp David https://www.kamp-david.si/

• Saksida Estate https://www.vinasaksida.com/

• Park Lijak https://parklijak.com/

• Kamp Siesta https://www.hotel-siesta.si/

Click here for Rules and regulations.

Yes, poles are allowed on all courses and are even highly recommended. If you choose to run with poles, you must keep them with you throughout the race.

We do reward ITRA points for the following races. The races are part of some other cups as well.

Emperor – 170km:     

•  6 ITRA points 
• qualifying race for WSER100 – 2024
• AATC ULTRA – XL
• UTMB WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER

Centurion- 100km: 

• 5 ITRA points
• qualifying race for WSER100 – 2024
• AATC ULTRA – L
• UTMB WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER

Gladiator – 50km: 

• 3 ITRA points
• AATC TRAIL – M
• UTMB WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER

Legionar AL!VE – 30km:

• 2 ITRA points
• AATC TRAIL – S
• UTMB WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER

The Asterix and Castra City Run does not qualify for any other races, also you do not get ITRA points.

Obelix is a non competitive race.

In the event of voluntary give up, no points will be awarded. On the other hand, if the race is interrupted, you will be awarded points according to a new evaluation of the race.

The number for the EMERGENCY PHONE is +386 30 290 089. It will also be  written on your race-bib.

Yes, hot showers will be available in close proximity. 

Participate at one of the UTVV races, of course! 🙂 

For more ideas and information please visit Vipava valley website https://www.vipavskadolina.si/