28th ‘Kostanjevica Run’ 2013

Kostanjevica na Krki (Slovenia), Sunday 15 September 2013

This scenic multi-terrain race in Slovenia's Dolenjska region begins and ends in the small town of Kostanjevica na Krki, built in the 13th century on an island in the River Krka.

The route is an undulating 9km loop which includes about 120m of ascent.

Participants run through farmland, woods and villages, and they pass the imposing Kostanjevica Abbey.

Approximately 5.7km of the course are on asphalt roads, 2.5km on gravel roads, and 800m on trails.

Last year, 121 runners completed the race. The top finishers were Jan Samide (31:40) and Alenka Radej (39:51).

Country: Slovenia

Venue (Map): Kostanjevica na Krki (Novo Mesto 25km, Zagreb 53km, Ljubljana 91km)

Date: 15 September 2013 (Sunday)

Distance: 9km; children 250m - 1000m

Start time: 10.00

Start and finish: Osnovna šola Jožeta Gorjupa (primary school), Gorjanska cesta 2, Kostanjevica na Krki

Entries: on the day

Entry fees: € 10 (€ 5 for runners aged 15 years and under)

You get: a meal after the race, drinks, a souvenir gift, entry into the post-race prize drawing

Prizes: medals to the first 3 in each category

Number of finishers 2012: 121 (9km), 48 children

Event details (in Slovene): www.drustvo-marathon.si

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