NLB Ljubljana Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for NLB Ljubljana Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
NLB Ljubljana Marathon
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.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.1% versus flat · net elevation -1 m
Decision summary
NLB Ljubljana Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 112 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 89/100
- Evidence depth
- 42 verified facts
Lower than 93% of comparable mapped races
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the NLB Ljubljana Marathon?
The NLB Ljubljana Marathon route has 112 m of ascent, 113 m of descent and an estimated 0.1% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the NLB Ljubljana Marathon route go?
The NLB Ljubljana Marathon route starts at Slovenska cesta (near Figovec / Trg Ajdovščina), Ljubljana city centre and finishes at Kongresni trg (Congress Square), Ljubljana. Underfoot, expect paved city roads (asphalt). It passes Slovenska cesta, Dunajska cesta, Savska cesta and Kongresni trg. World Athletics Gold Label road race for 2026 (per official organiser announcement).
What should runners know on race day for the NLB Ljubljana Marathon?
Race is run on closed city roads through central Ljubljana. Brass bands, live music and other on-course activations along the route. 8. Pacemakers for finish times from 3:00 to 5:00.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Riverside
- Parkland
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Festival
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 159 m
The stored route produces 112 m of ascent, while a source states 159 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:04:58 (Sisay Lemma)
- Women's course record
- 2:20:17 (Joyce Chepkemoi Tele)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 6 hours; first 20 km must be completed within 2h45m.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 8
- Pacers
- Pacemakers for finish times from 3:00 to 5:00.
- Closed roads
- Race is run on closed city roads through central Ljubljana.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Running Expo at GR Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, Thu 15-Sat 17 October 2026, free admission.
- Medal
- Finishers receive a medal, commemorative shirt and certificate.
- On-course music
- Brass bands, live music and other on-course activations along the route.
Access and course status
- Start
- Slovenska cesta (near Figovec / Trg Ajdovščina), Ljubljana city centre.
- Finish
- Kongresni trg (Congress Square), Ljubljana.
Course facts
- Surface
- Paved city roads (asphalt).
- Landmarks
- Slovenska cesta, Dunajska cesta, Savska cesta, Kongresni trg
- Notable features
- World Athletics Gold Label road race for 2026 (per official organiser announcement)
- 8 refreshment stations and 6 water stations along the marathon course
How hilly is the NLB Ljubljana Marathon?
- Steep descent 0%
- Descent 3%
- Flat 95%
- Climb 2%
- Steep climb 0%
- Total ascent
- 112 m
- Net elevation
- −1 m
- GAP factor
- 0.1%
- Longest climb
- 870 m at 1.2%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 11 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 89Favourability /100
More race details
Is the NLB Ljubljana Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.1% slower than a flat course, with about 112 m of total ascent.