Registration
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Those of you registered for a combination (15 km + Vertical, 25 km + Vertical, or 35 km + Vertical)
are currently listed only under your main registration (i.e. 15 km, 25 km, or 35 km).
Registrations
Run, splash, and celebrate in the heart of the Soča Valley! From trail runs to river fun – Soča Outdoor Festival is your dose of nature, adrenaline, and pure outdoor energy.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Each participant competes at their own responsibility.
- By paying the registration fee and signing the registration form, the participants accept the terms and conditions and agree to take part at their own risk (parents or caregivers accept this responsibility for underage participants by signing the registration form).
- Participants must be in good physical shape.
- The race will take place in all weather conditions unless the safety of the participants is at risk (extreme storm …). In such case, the organizing committee will decide upon a backup trail, backup parts of the trail, or complete cancellation of the race.
- Due to the difficulty of the race, participants under the age of 18 cannot take part in 25, 35, and 50 km distances.
- The trail/route will be well marked (strips, plates, flags …). The race staff and volunteers will be present at key points in order to direct the participants.
- The organizer does not accept liability for any damage or injury made by the competitors to themselves, to other competitors, or to a third person.
- We do not return the paid fees.
- The registration cannot be transferred to 2027.
- Change of registration (runner change or distance change) is possible only until 10th June 2025. After this date, changes will only be possible at BIB pick up at an additional charge of 10 EUR (in case of transfers to a longer distance it is necessary to pay the difference in the fee as well). Contact for changes: info@soca-outdoor.com.
- The organizer does not accept liability for any damage made to the participant’s gear.
- Should the route marking be deficient or missing, runners have to report it at the nearest checkpoint.
- All participants must carry the mandatory gear.
- All participants must follow the marked path. Any use of shortcuts and going out of the marked trail will be punished with immediate disqualification. In case you don’t see any route markings for more than 200 meters, go back to the last marking and re-check the possibility of continuing.
- A designated parking space will be available for teams, competitors and spectators. The parking fee will be 10 EUR per vehicle for the whole weekend. The parking fee is to be paid upon arrival at the event.
- The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program. If any changes shall be accepted the participants will be notified in time.
- By registering, the participant authorises the processing of registration data in the databases of the Soča Outdoor Festival, the Europe Trail Cup and the partner events Julian Alps Trail Run, Kočevsko Outdoor Festival and Ultra Trail Vipava Valley.
- For disciplines where the starts are organized in blocks (10km, 15km, 25km), it is considered that only those who start in the first block compete foe absolute victory in the discipline. Competitors can freely choose in which block they will start – it is the responsibility of the individual competing for the overall victory to come to the first starting block. Complaints after completion are not possible.
PENALTIES AND DISQUALIFICATION
- Failure to follow the marked trail/route and use of shortcuts (the trail has marked and hidden checkpoints). Each participant must be recorded at all checkpoints. Penalty for missing a checkpoint is disqualification.
- Incomplete mandatory gear (organizer may at any time verify if participants have all the mandatory gear). Each participant must have and must show the mandatory equipment when asked to do so. Penalty for incomplete mandatory gear is 1 hour for every missing part. If you do not show the equipment, you are disqualified.
- Disposal of trash on the trail or next to it – disqualification.
- Using shortcuts, not following the marked path, coming to a check point or station from the wrong direction results in at least one hour penalty for each irreularity.
- Using transport during the race – disqualification.
- Insulting the organizer or volunteers – disqualification.
- Failing to help a fellow participant in distress – disqualification.
- Proceeding after the time limit – disqualification.
- Disqualification or penalty can be immediate or upon detection of the irregularity.
MANDATORY GEAR
Mandatory gear is meant for your own safety! In case of bad weather conditions, the event organizer has the right to prescribe additional mandatory gear, which will be posted right before the start.
| GEAR | 5 km | 10 km | 15 km | 25 km | 35 km | 50 km | VERTICAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* Bib number in a visible place | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Suitable running shoes | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Back-up drinks for between refreshments | REC. | X | X | X | |||
* Your own drink cup (15 cL minimum) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Astrofoil (1.40 x 2.0 m minimum) | X | X | |||||
* Hooded jacket | X | X | |||||
Whistle | REC. | ||||||
Mobile phone | REC. | REC. | REC. | X | X | X | X |
Additional food | REC. | X | X | ||||
* Basic first aid | REC. | X | X | ||||
Cap/buff and gloves | REC. | REC. | X | X | REC. |
X – Compulsory REC. – Recommended EMPTY – Not required
* BIB number must be placed at the front of your body, to your t-shirt or a belt, on bike in case of MTB.
* You need to bring your own drinking cup (15 cL minimum). There will be no plastic cups at aid stations, so each participant must provide their own.
* Hooded jacket. The jacket must have a hood and must be waterproof.
* Basic first aid kit, which must have at least one or two gauzes, one elastic bandage and a packet of plasters.
PHOTO AND VIDEO
By confirming their registration, participants agree to the use of photo and video material recorded at the race for the organizer’s promotional purposes.
NOTIFICATIONS AND UPDATES
The organizer will send event information to runners via the email address provided at registration. Runners are required to follow the organizer’s official messages and updates, as they contain key information about the event.
CANCELLATION OF EVENT IN STATE OF EMERGENCY
- Cancellation 4 months before the start – 90% refund.
- Cancellation up to 2 months before the event – 70% refund and 20% discount next year.
- Cancellation up to 14 days before the event – 60% refund and 20% discount next year.
- Cancellation less than 14 days before the event – no refunds.
The organizer will offer also the transfer of registration to 2027.
CANCELLATION OF ATTENDECE DUE TO HEALTH PROBLEMS
Participants who are unable to take part in the event due to health reasons and have already paid the entry fee may request a partial refund by contacting info@soca-outdoor.com
. The runner must submit an official medical document (report, medical certificate, etc.) together with the refund request. The following applies:
- 90% refund if the request is submitted before March 1, 2026.
- 70% refund if the request is submitted between March 2, 2026, and April 1, 2026.
- 50% refund if the request is submitted between April 2, 2026, and June 1, 2026.
- No refund after June 1, 2026, regardless of the reason for not participating.
If a runner does not participate in the event, for any reason, they also waive the right to the starter pack and any other benefits provided to participants.
PREGNANCY POLICY
Read more about our pregnancy policy here.
POLICY FOR ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES
Read more about our policy for athletes with disabilities here.
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE GREEN COMMITMENT OF RUNNERS
It is strictly forbidden to dispose of waste in nature. Trash bins will be available at every aid station. Runners must carry their waste and wrappers to the next aid station and dispose of them in the bins provided.
All runners must follow the marked trail and are not allowed to cut the course. Cutting the course causes erosion and damages the terrain.
By submitting their registration, runners accept the Soča Outdoor Festival Green Commitment:
As a participant of the Soča Outdoor Festival, I commit that I will:
- not litter, run, or cycle outside the marked trails,
- not pick flowers,
- separate waste, drink tap water, and conserve natural resources,
- respect wildlife,
- respect the local environment and residents,
- and encourage others to do the same.
Thank you!
REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND FEES
| DISTANCE | until 30. 12. 2025 | until 8. 4. 2026 | until 15. 6. 2026 | ON SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 km | 38 EUR | 44 EUR | 50 EUR | 55 EUR |
10 km | 45 EUR | 50 EUR | 55 EUR | 65 EUR |
15 km | 50 EUR | 55 EUR | 60 EUR | 70 EUR |
25 km | 57 EUR | 66 EUR | 70 EUR | 80 EUR |
35 km | 60 EUR | 70 EUR | 75 EUR | 85 EUR |
50 km | 70 EUR | 80 EUR | 90 EUR | 100 EUR |
Vertikal | 16 EUR | 21 EUR | 26 EUR | 35 EUR |
All prices are in EUR and include VAT.
Runners who will run 35km, 25km, 15km or 10 km can also register for the Vertical Run when registering for one of these two disciplines. The additional registration for the Vertical Run should be done within the registration.
For the 5km run you can also register children under 12 years of age at a special price (attendance with an adult is obligatory). You can arrange this while registering for the 5km with an additional payment of 20 EUR.
GROUP REGISTRATIONS
- Minimum number of runners is 5.
- Runners can register for different distances.
- A 10% discount on the registration price applies to a group of 5 to 10 runners.
- For a group of 11 runners or more, a 15% discount applies to the registration price.
- If you wish to register as a group of 5 or more runners, please read the instructions.
APPLICATION DEADLINES AND SPOT LIMITS
| DISTANCE | until 30. 12. 2025 | until 8. 4. 2026 | until 15. 6. 2026 | ON SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 km | 150 spots | 150 spots | 200 spots | 500 |
10 km | 225 spots | 225 spots | 300 spots | 750 |
15 km | 225 spots | 225 spots | 300 spots | 750 |
25 km | 150 spots | 150 spots | 200 spots | 500 |
35 km | 90 spots | 90 spots | 120 spots | 300 |
50 km | 60 spots | 60 spots | 80 spots | 200 |
Vertikal | 90 spots | 90 spots | 120 spots | 300 |
For the Soča Outdoor Festival, there are three registration deadlines. The first registration deadline is until December 30, 2025, the second until April 8, 2026, and the third until June 15, 2026. Registration will also be possible at the event if the spots are not filled.
There are two conditions for moving to the next registration deadline: the limit on the number of registrations for each deadline and the date.
Example: There are 65 spots available for the 50 km route until the end of the registration period. If the spots are sold out before December 30, the price will increase before the deadline. However, if all 65 spots are not sold, the price remains the same until the registration deadline, which in this case is December 30, 2025.
