EMPEROR
Total length
Elevation
Time limit
Date
MAY 5, 2023
QUO VADIS EMPEROR?
CHALLENGE YOUR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. PUSH YOUR BOUNDARIES AND COMMIT TO SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. FIND THE WARRIOR WITHIN YOU AND BECOME AN EMPEROR.
RACE IN NUMBERS
DATE
May 5, 2023
DISTANCE
170 km
ELEVATION
6300 m +/-
TIME LIMIT
46 hours
AID STATIONS
6
START TIME
19:00
START / FINISH
Ajdovščina
LOWEST POINT
58 m
HIGHEST POINT
1264 m
ITRA: 6
WSER: 2024
AATC: Ultra XL
ELEVATION PROFILE
ARE YOU READY TO PUSH YOURSELF
TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BECOME AN EMPEROR?
REGISTER HERE
ENTRY FEES
REGISTRATION BY DATE |
PRICE |
31.10.2022 | 130€ |
31.12.2022 | 140€ |
28.2.2023 | 155€ |
14.4.2023 | 165€ |
GROUP DISCOUNT
NUMBER OF PEOPLE |
DISCOUNT |
5 or more | 5% |
15 or more | 7% |
25 or more | 10% |
MAP
TIME LIMITS
DISTANCE |
TIME LIMIT |
E4 (46 km) Vipava | 12 h (at 07.00 – Saturday) |
E10 (123 km) Renče | 33 h (at 04.00 – Sunday) |
FINISH (170 km) Ajdovščina | 46 hours (at 17.00 – Sunday) |
AID STATIONS
AID STATION – AS |
KM | KM FROM LAST AS |
Ajdovščina | 0 | 0 |
Lože | 11,5 | 11,5 |
Podnanos | 22,3 | 10,8 |
Nanos | 31,7 | 9,3 |
Vipava | 46,4 | 14,7 |
Otlica | 60 | 13,4 |
Mala Gora | 70 | 10 |
Vitovlje | 79 | 9 |
Grgar | 91,6 | 12,5 |
Gorica | 106,2 | 14,2 |
Renče | 123,3 | 17 |
Cerje | 130,5 | 7,2 |
Tabor | 144,1 | 13,5 |
Branik | 152,4 | 8,3 |
Planina | 165,4 | 12,9 |
Ajdovščina | 171,6 | 6,1 |
REFRESHMENT & CHECKPOINTS
- Several refreshment stations are located along the trail (see trail profile) with water, energy drinks, sugar, fruit, light food, etc.
- Drinks, light meals, and a warm meal will also be available for runners at the finish line.
- The track has several checkpoints.
EQUIPMENT TRANSITION
Upon receipt of BIB numbers, the runners can get 3 designated bags for personal equipment.
The runners can retrieve a bag with personal equipment
- 1st bag for UTVV 170 at S5 – Otlica (58 km)
- 2nd bag for UTVV170 at S10 – Renče (123 km )
- 3rd bag will wait for you in finish area
The bag must be submitted at the BIB distribution in Ajdovščina on Friday at least one hour before the start.
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT | 170 – EMPEROR |
BIB number always visible | + |
Water bottle (camel bag, bottle, soft flask …) | + |
Drinking cup | + |
Survival blanket | + |
First aid (bandage, gauze, patch) | + |
Wind jacket | + |
Whistle | + |
Mobile phone | + |
Headlamp with spare battery | + |
Running shoes | + |
Clothing suitable for winter conditions (from -3° C to 30° C), in case of strong wind (speed over 100 km/h) | + |
Sun protection | o |
Energy food | o |
Running poles | o |
+ – Mandatory gears
o – Recommended gears
o* – Mandatory for slower runners
The obligatory equipment shall be checked at the race number bibs collection. Race number won’t be given if something is missing. If the required equipment is not complete or is not shown by runner, immediate disqualification follows. Random checks shall be made along the race route.
TRANSPORTATION
Transport of runners who drop out at the control point / aid station to the finish area.
FEE INCLUDES
- personalized bib number including RFID time keeping-tag and GPS tracker
- starter pack with technical SportHG t-shirt
- drop bags (transitions) for Emperor and Centurion race
- transition bags will be transported back to the finish line in Ajdovščina
- aid stations with a variety of food, approximately every 12 km with drinks and food
- showers and changing room facilities next to the finish area
- a hot meal in Ajdovščina
- roman medal of honor for all finishers at each race
- roman Emperor`s ring for Emperor`s finishers
- medical first aid in the finish area and at specified aid stations
- finisher’s certificate downloadable from the dedicated online repository
- live timekeeping, interim times, and results
- a hot meal during the race in Otlica (Emperor and Centurion), Renče (Emperor)
- pick up each runner that drops out at aid stations
NON PARTICIPATION AND REFUND
- personalized bib number including RFID time keeping-tag and GPS tracker
- starter pack with technical SportHG t-shirt
- drop bags (transitions) for Emperor and Centurion race
- transition bags will be transported back to the finish line in Ajdovščina
- aid stations with a variety of food, approximately every 12 km with drinks and food
- showers and changing room facilities next to the finish area
- a hot meal in Ajdovščina
- roman medal of honor for all finishers at each race
- roman Emperor`s ring for Emperor`s finishers
- medical first aid in the finish area and at specified aid stations
- finisher’s certificate downloadable from the dedicated online repository
- live timekeeping, interim times, and results
- a hot meal during the race in Otlica (Emperor and Centurion), Renče (Emperor)
- pick up each runner that drops out at aid stations
CATEGORIES
WOMEN | MEN |
up to 35 years | up to 35 years |
36 to 55 years | 36 to 55 years |
over 55 years | over 55 years |
AWARDS
The first three in general category will be awarded trophies and prizes.
The organizer reserves the right to make changes.
HALL OF FAME
Male | Female | |
1. | Anže Sobočan (SLO) – 22:13:13 | Martina Dvorakova (CZE) – 26:13:03 |
2. | Andi Mamić (SLO) – 23:41:13 | Claire Bannwarth (FRA) – 27:10:05 |
3. | Niko Golob (SLO) – 23:58:17 | Mahya Karbalaii (IRN) – 27:52:11 |
Male | Female | |
1. | Roman Ficek (POL) – 20:00:24 | Timea Losonc (HUN) – 28:21:48 |
2. | Galen Reynolds (CAN) – 21:43:42 | Anita Szimandl (AUT) – 29:05:29 |
3. | Matej Ivančić (CRO) – 22:30:42 | Mladenka Buić (CRO) – 39:08:45 |
Male | Female | |
1. | Ivan Hrastovec (SLO) – 21:04:21 | Francesca Canepa (ITA) – 26:21:46 |
2. | Jarek Gonczarenko (POL) – 21:49:05 | Anita Szimandl (HUN) – 29:38:47 |
3. | Andi Mamić (SLO) – 22:26:30 | Marija Trontelj (SLO) – 30:03:10 |
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
Roman Ficek (POL)
20:00:24 (2021)
Martina Dvorakova (CZE)
26:13:03 (2022)