NLB Ljubljana Marathon 2026

Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia 🇸🇮, is a charming city to discover 😍. So, why not combine your two passions: travel ✈️ and running? 🏃‍♂️ We invite you to the Ljubljana NLB Marathon, an event that takes place in the heart of autumn 🍂, in the month of October, in this country bordering Italy 🇮🇹, Croatia 🇭🇷, and Hungary 🇭🇺.

This race takes place with a crazy pace 🤪, where you will discover an urban and full of history landscape with numerous exceptional monuments 🏛️. Your start will be launched near the National Theatre and the finish line 🏁 on the Congress Square, where the remarkable building of the former Provincial Parliament is located. Today it is the seat of the University of Ljubljana 👩‍🏫, nearby the Slovenian Philharmonic 🎶. Nothing less! 😏 Ljubljana has much to offer in terms of landscape: it is a city spoiled by nature 🍃. The city is indeed close to the Alpine massif ⛰️. The city's strategic position has given it a history of diverse dominations: the Romans, Napoleon, the Austrian Kingdom all successively occupied the city. This is why it seems to be a vast cultural melting pot! 🌍 Ljubljana is pleasant to explore if you still have some energy left in your legs ⚡️. You can enjoy a romantic stroll on the Bridge of Lovers 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 or an enriching visit to the National Museum of Slovenia 🤓. If you want some rest and a bit of leisure 😴, Tivoli Park 🌳 will make you happy. If you are curious, the Ljubljana castle is a must-see! 🏰

We talk, we talk... But meanwhile, you don't know what to expect during the race! Well, you know what? There is something to satisfy all runners with a road race of 10 km, a half-marathon, and even a marathon! 👏 Something for everyone to run in running shoes 👟 to your liking! The course couldn't be more perfect: it forms a loop 🔁 and passes through the streets of the downtown. Flat, easy, and fast... 🏃‍♀️. The perfect opportunity to push yourself and do your best to beat your personal record! ⏱️ Undefeated since 2023 and 2018, the Ethiopian Zinas Gerado Senbeta (2 hours, 21 minutes, and 5 seconds) and Ethiopian Sisay Lemma (2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds) remain at the top of the podium. If you are well trained enough, you may hope to break one of the two competition records! 🏆

The organizers also offer a children's race 🧒 of 200 m. A way to involve the whole family in this great event 🤩. For the little ones 🐺 who want to be like the adults, it's ideal. Plus, this race is free 🆓.

You want to get out of the city a bit and discover other treasures of Slovenia? 30 minutes by car from the capital, you will find Lake Bled, a little paradise which leads to the valley of Bohinj, where you will find Lake Bohinj, which is also a little marvel 👌. At the heart of the Triglav National Park, surrounded by majestic mountains 🏔️, it's a perfect place to rejuvenate 🧘‍♂️.

So, ready to take up the challenge and live an unforgettable adventure? 🥰 All that's left is to put on your best running shoes and show what YOU are capable of! 😉