NLB Marathon de Ljubljana
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia 🇸🇮, beckons with its enchanting vibes 😍. Why not combine your two loves: travel ✈️ and running? 🏃♂️ We invite you to the Ljubljana Marathon, an autumn heart-warmer 🍂 in October, nestled in the neighborhood of Italy 🇮🇹, Croatia 🇭🇷, and Hungary 🇭🇺.
Expect an energetic pace 🤪 amidst an urban and historic landscape, sprinkled with remarkable monuments 🏛️. You'll kick off near the National Theatre and sprint to the finish line 🏁 at Congress Square, home to the stunning former Provincial Parliament building, now the premise of the University of Ljubljana 👩🏫, with the Slovenian Philharmonic 🎶 close by. Just imagine! 😏 Ljubljana is rich in natural beauty 🍃, nestled near the Alps ⛰️. Its strategic position has woven a tapestry of diverse dominions: Romans, Napoleon, and the Austrian Empire, making it a cultural melting pot 🌍. Ljubljana is perfect for a stroll, whether you're crossing the Lovers' Bridge 👩❤️💋👨 or exploring the National Museum of Slovenia 🤓. For some tranquility 😴, Tivoli Park 🌳 is your go-to, and if you're curious, don't miss the Ljubljana Castle 🏰.
But wait, what to expect during the race? Well, there's something for every runner with a 10 km race, a half-marathon, and even a marathon! 👏 Find your perfect fit! The course forms a loop 🔁 through the city center, offering a flat, easy, and fast route... 🏃♀️💨 Now's the chance to outdo yourself and aim for a personal best! ⏱️ Unbeaten since 2023 and 2018 respectively, Ethiopian runners Zinas Gerado Senbeta (2 hours, 21 minutes, and 5 seconds) and Sisay Lemma (2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds) lead the charts. If you're well-prepared, maybe you could challenge one of these records! 🏆
If you're itching to explore beyond the city, the Slovenia has more gems to offer. Just a 30-min drive from the capital, you'll find the serene Lake Bled, leading to the splendid Bohinj Valley, home to the exquisite Lake Bohinj 👌. Nestled in the Triglav National Park, surrounded by majestic mountains 🏔️, it's the perfect spot for some rejuvenation 🧘♂️.
So, are you ready to take on the challenge and create unforgettable memories? 🥰 Just lace up your best running shoes and show us what YOU are made of! 😉
The marathon and half-marathon will start on October 19, 2025, at 9 a.m. The 10 km race will start the same day, at 8 a.m.
The starting line will be at Slovenska Cesta.
You can pick up your race bib at the Expo (Stozice Hall) on the following days:
Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, October 17, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Marathon: Participants must be born in 2005 or earlier
Half-marathon: Participants must be born in 2007 or earlier
10 km: Participants must be born in 2009 or earlier
For the 10 km:
from 10/21/2024 to 08/31/2025: 45€
from 09/01/2025 to 09/30/2025: 55€
For the half-marathon:
from 01/01/2025 to 04/30/2025: 55€
from 05/01/2025 to 07/31/2025: 60€
from 08/01/2025 to 08/31/2025: 65€
from 09/01/2025 to 09/30/2025: 70€
For the marathon:
from 01/01/2025 to 03/30/2025: 60€
from 04/01/2025 to 05/31/2025: 65€
from 06/01/2025 to 08/31/2025: 70€
from 09/01/2025 to 09/30/2025: 75€
You will find baggage storage, changing rooms, and restrooms on site.
Marathon: There will be 8 refreshment stations and 6 water stations on the course
Half-marathon: There will be 4 refreshment stations and 2 water stations on the course
10 km: There will be one refreshment station on the course
The marathon has a time limit of 6 hours. Full marathon runners (42.195m) who do not complete the first lap (20,000m) in 2 hours and 45 minutes (gross) will be directed to the finish line. Their results will be included in the half-marathon results. The half-marathon has a time limit of 4 hours (gross).
There is free parking available near the Expo.
You can contact the organizers by email: info@ljubljanskimaraton.si
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