All the essential information for runners

The 10 km, 15 km and 20 km races will have three start blocks. You may choose your start block freely, unless you are competing for the overall victory in your race – in that case, you must start in the first block. Any complaints afterwards will not be considered.

Vertical: 1h (grad, finish)

5km: 3h (Sotočje, finish)

10km: 3h (Sotočje, finish)

15km: 5h (Sotočje, finish)

25km: 6h 30min (Sotočje, finish)

35km: 5h (Most na Soči, lake),
8h (Sotočje, finish)

50km: 6h (Gabrje, village), 9h 30min 
(Most na Soči, lake), 11h (Senica, hill), 12h (Sotočje, finish)

Check the weather forecast before the event and prepare accordingly. Early summer in Tolmin is usually hot, but thunderstorms are also possible, and at higher elevations (on the longer routes) temperatures can be much lower. As the saying goes: there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.

As this is an outdoor event, we cannot provide much covered space in case of rain.

Tap water in Tolmin is safe to drink. Water refill stations will be available at the main festival venue, where you can refill your bottle and help reduce plastic waste from bottled water.

Professional photos will be available for purchase on witisi.photo witisi.photo a few days after the event. We’ll let you know by email and on social media. You can easily find your photos by entering your race bib number.

FRIDAY, 25. 6. 2027
20:00 vertical

SATURDAY, 26. 6. 2027
6:00 start 40 km
6:30 start 30 km
7:00, 7:10, 7:15 start 20 km

SUNDAY, 27. 6. 2027
6:30, 6:40, 6:45 start 15 km
7:30 start 5 km
8:30, 8:40,  8:45 start 10 km

All races, except the Vertical Run, start at the main festival venue. Vertical Run participants start in the centre of Tolmin.

Here are some of the best photo spots — send your friends here to take a picture of you, or stop for a selfie:

– Tolmin Castle / Kozlov Rob. 
– Most na Soči – lakeside section.
– Mengore – passing the chapel at the top.
– Pretovč Alpine Pasture.
– Senica – viewpoint near the aid station.
– Tolmin Gorges.
– And of course, Sotočje – the finish-line crossing of the Tolminka River.

The official timing provider is Protime.si Live results will be available during the races, and final results after the event, on their website. We’ll also publish the results link on the homepage of our website.

If you are unable to continue due to an injury, or if you come across an injured runner, call the emergency phone number printed on your race bib. In life-threatening situations, call 112 immediately.

Toilets and showers will be available at the main festival venue. Please note that toilets are usually busiest before the race starts. When showering, please use water responsibly. On behalf of all participants, we kindly ask you to help keep the venue clean and tidy.

The award ceremonies will take place outdoors at the main festival venue. In case of rain, they will be held in the main event tent. Overall winners will receive a trophy and practical prizes, while the top finishers in each age category will receive medals.

For the Vertical Run, only the overall winners will be awarded (there are no age-category rankings).

FRIDAY, 25. 6. 2027
14:00 – 21:00

SATURDAY, 26. 6. 2027
5:30 – 7:30 
(for 40 km, 30 km and 20 km)
16:00 – 19:00
(for 15 km, 10 km and 5 km)

SUNDAY, 27. 6. 2027
6:00 – 8:30
(for 15 km, 10 km and 5 km)

You must pick up your race bib in person.

Group pick-up of race packages will only be available to those who send us the runners’ details (first name, last name, route) to info@soca-outdoor.com by Wednesday, 23 June 2027 at the latest.

Drinks at the aid stations will be served into your own cup, bottle or hydration flask. A limited number of reusable cups will be available for purchase at the Soča Outdoor Freak Shop at the festival venue.

The aid stations will offer both sweet and savoury snacks (bananas, oranges, energy bars, biscuits, raisins, bread, salami, cheese, chocolate spread, pretzels, crisps, peanuts, etc.), as well as water, cola and isotonic drinks. Waste is separated for recycling at all aid stations.

All routes cross the Tolminka River just before the finish, unless high water levels or weather conditions make the crossing unsafe. The final decision will be made on race day.

Make sure to protect your electronic devices. The organizer is not responsible for any damage to them.

You can avoid crossing the Tolminka by reaching the finish via the nearby bridge. The detour will be marked, but in this case your time will not be included in the race results.

We recommend carrying a mobile phone during the race. Mobile signal coverage is good throughout the course. The emergency phone number is printed on your race bib. It is intended for emergencies only (withdrawals, injuries, etc.), not for general enquiries.

On the day of your race, you can collect your meal by showing your race bib.

Meals will be served next to the tent at the main festival venue saturday: 11:00–19:00 and sunday: 10:30–15:00

Both meat and vegan meals are available.
Enjoy your meal!