GO4TRAIL takes place on Sat, Nov 7, 2026 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia. The main route is 64 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026
- Start
- Nova Gorica 🇸🇮
- Distance
- 64 km
- Climbing
- 3,060 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 5-week plan to GO4TRAIL
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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A trail running event in Nova Gorica featuring multiple distances that take runners across historical peaks such as Sabotin, Škabrijel, and Sveta Gora, incorporating scenic forest paths, a river crossing by raft, and a World War I cavern.
What this race demands
GO4TRAIL demands sustained cardiovascular endurance across 64 kilometers of technical terrain, historical peaks, and forest paths in November.
Endurance capacity
Covering 64 kilometers requires prolonged physical output and extensive muscular endurance to sustain forward motion for many hours.
Terrain adaptability
Navigating scenic forest paths, historical peaks such as Sabotin, Škabrijel, and Sveta Gora, a river crossing by raft, and a World War I cavern demands agility and varied footwork.
November weather management
Racing in November in Nova Gorica requires appropriate thermal regulation and gear selection to handle potentially cool and wet conditions.
A 64-kilometer trail run will exceed 2.5 hours for the vast majority of participants, requiring a continuous intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at GO4TRAIL is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is GO4TRAIL?
GO4TRAIL takes place on Sat, Nov 7, 2026 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia.
How long is GO4TRAIL?
The main route is 64 km.
What does GO4TRAIL demand?
GO4TRAIL demands sustained cardiovascular endurance across 64 kilometers of technical terrain, historical peaks, and forest paths in November.
How much climbing does GO4TRAIL have?
GO4TRAIL has 3,060 m of climbing.
Who is GO4TRAIL for?
GO4TRAIL is open to all participants.
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