This past week and weekend were busy again, as we presented ourselves at EXPO of the largest Slovenian sports event, the LJUBLJANA MARATHON. We presented the calendar of events for the 2026 season and the response was excellent. We presented the calendar of running, cycling, and team-building events. The series for the next season are as follows:
- NIGHT RUNS (Celje, Maribor, Ljubljana, Portorož-FINALE)
- RUNNING GEMS (Parenzana Marathon, Easter run around Lake Šmartinsko, Celje mini marathon-FINALE)
- TRAIL EVENTS (Parenzana Ultra Trail, Ultra Trail Savinja, Premier Trail Maribor, Trail Velika planina, Kamniško sedlo Extreme, Trail Ljubljana-FINALE)
- CYCLING EVENTS (Parenzana Gravel Race, Gran Fondo Portorose, Alpe Gran Fondo, Bike festival Celje, Bike festival Ljubljana, Bike festival Portorož-FINALE)
- TEAMBUILDING EVENTS (New Year’s jump into the sea, Biznis run Celje, Biznis run Maribor-FINALE)
Naturally, we met many familiar faces at our stand and discussed goals and the past season. We also had the honor of meeting both winners and new record holders: Primož Kobe, who set a new Slovenian record of 2:17:03 in the marathon, and Kokalj Jan, who set a record of 1:02:59 in the 21 km half marathon.
Of course, the greatest stories are written by our recreational runners, for whom this was mostly the final race of the season, and who all impressed with excellent results and personal records. BRAVO AND CONGRATULATIONS.
The crowd was truly indescribable, as there were almost 30,000 participants at the start this time. That is why we were particularly pleased for additional support on the venue by a couple of ambassadors and the driving force behind LJ RUNNERS, Martin and Nadja. They gave their best to help by handing out flyers to the participants of the event. Thank you to both.
We are wrapping the running season with our final race of the season, which is going to take place on 2nd of November, 14 days after the marathon, at Špica in Celje. The 14th CELJE MINI MARATON will once again offer four courses: 6 km, 11 km, 14 km and 21 km. A new addition will be our free 1.600 m children’s and family run over the newly built bridge right next to Špica.
Now it’s time for a little rest, and then we’ll get back to action.
SEE YOU THERE!
