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Nočni tek Ljubljanica (Ljubljana) 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Nočni tek Ljubljanica (Ljubljana) 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
64/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
27 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

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Nočni tek Ljubljanica (Ljubljana) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Scenery
Riverside, City, Waterfront, Historic

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where does the Nočni tek Ljubljanica (Ljubljana) 5K route go?

The Nočni tek Ljubljanica (Ljubljana) 5K route starts at Stritarjeva ulica, Ljubljana city centre and finishes at Stritarjeva ulica, Ljubljana city centre (same as start). Underfoot, expect paved. It passes Ljubljanica river, Ljubljana old town centre and Mestna hiša (Town Hall). Strudel (štrudelj) served at the finish line.

What should runners know on race day for the Nočni tek Ljubljanica (Ljubljana) 5K?

Run on closed city-centre streets along the Ljubljanica embankments; the City of Ljubljana issues a traffic-restriction notice for the event.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Historic

Atmosphere

  • Nighttime
  • Festival
  • Big City

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
Both 5 km and 10 km start together at 20:00.

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Run on closed city-centre streets along the Ljubljanica embankments; the City of Ljubljana issues a traffic-restriction notice for the event.
Medal
Commemorative finisher medal awarded at the finish (spominska medalja v cilju).
Finisher tee
Official commemorative race shirt included (for runners who register at least 10 days early); entry also includes running socks, sports bottle and a souvenir backpack.

Access and course status

Start
Stritarjeva ulica, Ljubljana city centre
Finish
Stritarjeva ulica, Ljubljana city centre (same as start)

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Paved
Landmarks
Ljubljanica river, Ljubljana old town centre, Mestna hiša (Town Hall)
Notable features
  • Night-time start at 20:00 in the heart of the Slovenian capital
  • the 17th edition runs in September 2026
  • Strudel (štrudelj) served at the finish line
  • refreshment stations on course
  • medical services and liability insurance provided
  • Tiered entry pricing: €29 early bird (to 3 Dec 2025), €32 (4 Dec 2025–4 May 2026), €35 standard (5 May–7 Sep 2026), €40 late/race day (from 8 Sep 2026)
  • 5 km is a single loop (en krog) through the city centre along the Ljubljanica river

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 17°CTypical temperature
  • 11 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 64Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.