The 100-kilometer challenge is for experienced trail runners, as it offers you the enjoyment of unspoilt nature on the ridges of 5 municipalities: Tolmin, Bohinj, Cerkno, Gorenja vas – Poljane and Železniki. On this wonderful route, you will conquered five peaks: Sedlo pod Črna prstja, Porezen, Blegoš, Ratitovec and Lajnar. All of the hard work and effort will be rewarded by attractive views of the Julian Alps, Karavanke, Prealpine hills.
Gather your courage and sign up for the royal route, ULTRA TRAIL PUŠELJC 100+ km.
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The match counts 5 qualification points for iTRA
Distance
103,8 km
Elevation gain
6520 m
Time limit
30 hours
Route
The length of the route is 103 km with a 6,600 m ascents and just as many descents. The route goes from Podbrdo (start of the trail) – Kovce – Bačarsko sedlo - Kobla - Čez Suho – Kal – Stržišče – Obloke – Hudajužna – Durnik – Porezen – Vrše – Tuškov grič – Črni Vrh – Robidnca – Kopačnica – Leskovica – Blegoš – Črni Kal – Martinj vrh – Ojstri vrh – Železniki – Ratitovec – Dajnarska planina – Soriška planina – Lajnar – Kovce and returns back to Podbrdo (finish of the trail).
Refreshments
At the Podbrdo trail running festival, we strive to reduce the negative impact of the festival on the environment, so single-use cups will not be available at the refreshment stands. Runners must have their own water bottle, cup or camel bag. Upon registration, it will also be possible to purchase a reusable cup (5€).
There are 10 refreshment stations on the trail. Water, energy drinks, light snacks and a hot meal will be provided for runners in two supply centers (Kopačnica and Železniki) and in Hudajužna. At the finish line, a hot meal and a drink awaits the participants.
| Location | Distance from starting point |
|---|---|
| Črna prst (P+ LH) | 13,3 km |
| Hudajužna (TO+ LH+ P) | 26 km |
| Porezen (P+ LH) | 32 km |
| Črni vrh (P+ LH) | 42 km |
| Kopačnica (TO+ LH+ P) | 50 km |
| Blegoš (P+ LH) | 58 km |
| Martinj vrh (P+ LH) | 63 km |
| Železniki (TO+ LH+ P) | 74 km |
| Prtovč (P) | 80 km |
| Ratitovec (P+ LH) | 85 km |
| Dajnarska planina (P+ LH) | 88 km |
| Soriška planina (P+ LH) | 93 km |
| Kovce(P+ LH) | 96 km |
* TO=hot meal, P=drink, LH=light snack
Application
For the run you can register electronically or at the registration desk on the day of the event. On the day of the event, the entry fee is higher and the the gift package can not be guaranteed. Registration is valid only with payment of the entry fee. The number of applications is limited to 50 participants.
Registration
Payment
| Registration date | Price |
|---|---|
| until 31. 1. 2025 | 80 € |
| until 15. 5. 2025 | 90 € |
| until 15. 6. 2025 | 100 € |
| On the day of the event | 100 € |
Entry fee includes: personalized staff number, with RFID chip, start gift package, refreshments with drinks, light snacks, hot meal, shower and changing room at the finish line (bags for your wordrobe), hot meal and drink at the finishing line, finisher medal for everyone, who runs to the finish line, medical first aid, protection of the mountain rescue team on the route, a medal for the successfully completed distance when the official results are announced, time credits, intermediate times and results, transport of the changing wardrobe in Kopačnica and Železniki, transport of runners who quit in Kopačnica, Železniki and Soriška planina back to Podbrdo, insurance with Zavarovalnica Triglav. But the five-day muscle inflammation is free of charge.
ALL RUNNERS RECEIVE
Categories
| Women | Men |
|---|---|
| up to 35 years | up to 35 years |
| 36 – 55 years | 36 – 55 years |
| over 55 years | over 55 years |
Awards
The first three men and women in all categories receive a medal. For absolute category the awards ceremony will take place when first three arrive at the finish.
All other categories will be awarded individually upon arrival at the destination or by mail. The results of the competition will be announced after the end of the competition (Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.).
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Inspection of equipment will be mandatory when collecting starting numbers or at any time during the competition. The organizing staff marks each competitor with a special sticker to ensure that the equipment has been checked. In case of bad weathe, staff also has the right to prescribe additional mandatory equipment, necessary for the safety of the runners, no later than one day before the competition.
| Equipment | 100+km |
|---|---|
| Start number in a visible place | Mandatory |
| Personal drinking cup | Mandatory |
| A container for water (camel bag, soft jug, bottle...) that enables autonomy between two refreshment stations | Mandatory |
| Extra drink (1l) for the time between refreshments stations | Mandatory |
| Extra food for the time between refreshmenys stations (energy bars) | Mandatory |
| Headlamp and spare batteries | Mandatory |
| Astro foil | Mandatory |
| Suitable running shoes | Mandatory |
| Waterproof clothing with a hood suitable for winter conditions, in case of predicted extreme temperature in high mountains | Mandatory |
| Windbreaker | Mandatory |
| Hat / scarf, gloves, mittens | Recommended |
| Whistle | Mandatory |
| Mobile phone | Mandatory |
| Basic first aid (bandage, gauze, patch) | Mandatory |
| Sun protection | Recommended |
CONTACT
Event director: Jože Dakskobler; phone: + 386 41 837 551; e-mail: info@ptrf.si
Competition maneger: Teodor Markoč; phone: +386 40 202 449; e-mail: teodor@ptrf.si