Slovenia
Ljubljana Marathon 2027
Sunday 31 October 2027 · expected date
373 days to go
Key facts
- Race day
- Sunday 31 October 2027
- Expected date
- Start
- 09:00
- local time
- Course
- Flat · Laps
- Slovenska cesta, by Trg Ajdovščina to Kongresni trg
- Course record, men
- 2:04:58
- Sisay Lemma, 2018
- Course record, women
- 2:20:17
- Joyce Chepkemoi Tele, 2024
- Finishers
- 2,246
- in 2024
- Time limit
- 6h00
- First held
- 1996
The organisers haven’t announced the 2027 date yet. It follows the usual pattern (the third weekend of October); check the official website before you book travel.
The race
About the Ljubljana Marathon
The Ljubljana Marathon has been run since 1996 and reaches its 30th edition in 2026. More than 21,000 runners took part across all races in 2024, and the marathon has become one of Europe's quicker autumn races: Sisay Lemma set the men's course record of 2:04:58 in 2018, and Joyce Chepkemoi Tele the women's record of 2:20:17 in 2024.
The start, finish and service areas are all in the compact city centre, no more than 500 m apart. The marathon field is small next to the half marathon and 10 km, which makes for a relaxed, friendly race in an easy, walkable capital.
Course
The Ljubljana Marathon course
The marathon starts at 09:00 on Slovenska cesta, just before the intersection at Trg Ajdovščina, together with the half marathon. It is run in rounds through the city: marathon runners who have not completed the first round of about 20 km by 11:45 are directed to the finish.
The finish is at Kongresni trg in the centre. The course is flat and officially certified, so the real challenges are the quieter second round, when most of the field has finished the half marathon, and holding your pace without a crowd of runners around you.
Race-day weather
Mid-October mornings in Ljubljana are usually cool, around 5–12°C, and the city's basin is prone to morning fog at this time of year.
Train
Training for the Ljubljana Marathon 2027
53 weeks to go. A marathon plan runs 12 to 24 weeks and ends on race week. Here is when each one starts.
| Plan | Starts on |
|---|---|
| 24 weeks | Monday 17 May 2027 |
| 20 weeks | Monday 14 June 2027 |
| 16 weeks | Monday 12 July 2027 |
| 12 weeks | Monday 9 August 2027 |
For this course
Your build-up runs through summer, so put the hardest sessions early in the morning and expect race day to feel cool. On a flat course with a thin field in the second round, practise marathon-pace segments alone in your long runs so you are comfortable without a group. Autumn fog can make the start damp and chilly: bring a throwaway layer and practise warming up in cool, humid air.
See the marathon pace chart or a sample sub-4 plan.
Print a pace band for the Ljubljana Marathon, with the race clock at every kilometre.
Entry
How to get a place
Entry is by online registration on the official website. For 2026, registration closed on 15 September, so in future years plan to sign up before the end of summer.
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Official websiteQuestions
Frequently asked
When is the Ljubljana Marathon 2027?
The Ljubljana Marathon 2027 is expected on Sunday 31 October 2027: the race is usually held on the third weekend of October. Check the official website before you book travel.
When should I start training for the Ljubljana Marathon?
Count back from race day: a 16-week plan for the 2027 edition starts on 12 July 2027, a 20-week plan on 14 June 2027. Most runners need 16 to 20 weeks; 12 is the shortest block worth doing.
Is the Ljubljana Marathon fast?
Yes. The course is flat and the course records are 2:04:58 for men and 2:20:17 for women. For most runners, the bigger challenge is the quieter second round.
What is the time limit?
Six hours. Marathon runners who have not completed the first round of about 20 km by 11:45 are directed to the finish.
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