🏃 TRAIL LJUBLJANA | 🌙 NOČNI TEK LJUBLJANICA | 🚴 BIKE FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA
Ljubljana was breathing sport throughout the past weekend. From 11 to 13 September 2026, the capital hosted ŠPORTNI VIKEND LJUBLJANICA, bringing together trail running, road running and cycling over three days.
From challenging mountain and forest trails to illuminated streets in the city centre and cycling roads in the surrounding countryside, athletes of all generations proved that Ljubljana can also be an exceptional sporting city.
🏃 TRAIL LJUBLJANA – a test of endurance
TRAIL LJUBLJANA once again offered distances for different preferences and levels of fitness – from a 6-kilometre course all the way to the extreme 165-kilometre challenge.
Competitors from more than 27 countries started on all the courses from the centre of Ljubljana, returning to the capital after completing their challenges, this time to a beautiful and sunny setting in the heart of Slovenia.
The longest, royal 100-mile challenge was one of the biggest tests of the entire weekend. Competitors had to cover approximately 165 kilometres and more than 7,300 metres of elevation gain, with the course leading them through Ljubljana, Golovec, Janče and Litija, all the way to Kum and back towards the capital.
🏅 King of the 165-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 DEJAN ŽIBERT SLO
⏱️ 28:29:00
The longest challenge was won by Dejan Žibert, who completed the 165-kilometre course in an impressive time of 28 hours and 29 minutes.
His result is one of the most impressive achievements of this year’s sports weekend – not only because of the distance itself, but also because of the demanding terrain and more than seven thousand metres of elevation gain.
165 kilometres. More than 7,300 metres of elevation gain. Almost 28 and a half hours of perseverance.
🏅 King of the 95-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 KOVAČ NEJC SLO
⏱️ 12:39:25
🏅 King of the 54-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 BONNANI LUCA ITA
⏱️ 5:35:27
🏅 King of the 35-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 MOOREN PIETER AUT
⏱️ 3:35:57
🏅 King of the 27-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 BASTIEN PILLER SUI
⏱️ 2:41:17
🏅 King of the 17-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 LUETZKENDORF PAUL GER
⏱️ 1:21:07
🏅 King of the 11-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 ROTAR MATEJ SLO
⏱️ 1:00:29
🏅 King of the 6-kilometre TRAIL LJUBLJANA
🥇 ŠKABAR MARKO ITA
⏱️ 31:57
This was a true TRAIL running achievement.
RESULTS BY COURSE are available HERE
PHOTO GALLERIES are available on our FB PAGE HERE
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🌙 NOČNI TEK LJUBLJANICA – when Ljubljana shines in running rhythm
Saturday evening belonged to the traditional NAMMAN MUAY 17. NOČNI TEK LJUBLJANICA. At 8 pm, runners set off from Stritarjeva ulica on the 5- and 10-kilometre courses, which took them through the centre of Ljubljana and along the Ljubljanica River.
The combination of the night, city lights, the Ljubljanica and a large field of runners created a truly special atmosphere.
🥇 10 KM – MEN
🏆 Davorin Cimermančič 🇸🇮
⏱️ 30:36
Cimermančič was the fastest man over 10 kilometres and, with a time of 30:36, set a NEW COURSE RECORD on a route which, following this year’s extended section, came close to the full 10,000 metres.
🥈 Ola Vigen Hattestad – 32:38
🥉 Gregor Laj – 34:38
🥇 10 KM – WOMEN
🏆 Maruša Cijan Brkič 🇸🇮
⏱️ 37:25
In the women’s 10-kilometre race, Maruša Cijan Brkič was the fastest, crossing the finish line in 37:25.
🥈 Jerca Zajc – 38:58
🥉 Jasmina Kozina Praprotnik – 39:23
🥇 5 KM – MEN
🏆 Matej Kralj 🇸🇮
⏱️ 16:04
On the shorter 5-kilometre course, victory went to Matej Kralj, who needed just 16 minutes and 4 seconds to complete the course.
🥈 Grega Romko – 17:00
🥉 Primož Vrbinc – 17:35
🥇 5 KM – WOMEN
🏆 Pšenica Kovačič 🇸🇮
⏱️ 18:49
In the women’s 5-kilometre race, Pšenica Kovačič was the fastest with a time of 18:49.
🥈 Adela Skenderović – 20:10
🥉 Rebeka Gnezda – 20:19
Official results of NOČNI TEK LJUBLJANICA are available on TIMING Ljubljana HERE
PHOTO GALLERIES are available on our FB PAGE HERE
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🚴 BIKE FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA – Ljubljana on two wheels
The sports weekend continued on Sunday with the 15th BIKE FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA.
Cyclists could choose between four courses – 35, 52, 78 and 120 kilometres. The shortest version was primarily intended for recreational cyclists and families, while the longest 120-kilometre PRO course featured 1,250 metres of elevation gain.
The official results of BIKE FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA 2026 have been published in the Prijavim.se system.
PHOTO GALLERIES have been published on our FB PAGE HERE
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🏆 Three events. One great sports weekend
ŠPORTNI VIKEND LJUBLJANICA 2026 showcased three different faces of sport.
🏃 TRAIL LJUBLJANA – where you start and finish the greenest trail in the heart of the Slovenian capital.
🌙 NOČNI TEK LJUBLJANICA brought speed and a unique city atmosphere, with Davorin Cimermančič, Maruša Cijan Brkič, Matej Kralj and Pšenica Kovačič shining brightest.
🚴 BIKE FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA brought the sports weekend to a close on two wheels, taking participants from the city centre into the diverse surroundings of Ljubljana, with climbs towards Trebeljevo, Podkum and Besnica.
For three days, Ljubljana became one large sporting venue. From forest trails and long climbs to night-time city streets and cycling roads – ŠPORTNI VIKEND LJUBLJANICA brought together competitive spirit, recreation, socialising and a love of movement.
And that is the greatest victory of the entire weekend.