Spring running season starting
Ljubljana, 22 March - The spring running season will get under way in earnest this week as the Small Kras Marathon, the first major event of the season, is held on Sunday.
Ljubljana
The 20th Ljubljana Marathon attracted 20,000 runners, with 3,000 braving the 42-km distance.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
Distances of 10 and 21 kilometres are available, with a selection of shorter distances for kids and youths.
The start and finish is in Sežana and most of the route is paved. Additional information is available at www.kraskimaraton.com.
In eastern Slovenia a 10-km run will be held in Brezje, in the Drava Valley, on Saturday. Information and registration at http://protime.si/prijava/14-cestni-tek-v-brezju.
Those who prefer trekking can attend the 24th annual hike in memory of climber Valentin Stanič on Saturday.
The hike starts in Solkan and several distances are available, with the longest route ending in Kanal. Additional information at www.pd-zzv-ce.si.