Obala Ultra Trail takes place on Fri, Nov 6, 2026 in Izola, Slovenia. The main route is 108 km.
- Date
- Fri, Nov 6, 2026
- Start
- Izola 🇸🇮
- Distance
- 108 km
- Climbing
- 4,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Obala Ultra Trail is a scenic trail running event connecting the Slovenian coastline, Karst edge, and charming Istrian villages with panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Obala Ultra Trail requires maintaining forward progress across 108 kilometers and 4000 meters of elevation change along technical coastal and karst terrain. Athletes must manage significant cumulative fatigue over an endurance effort lasting well beyond a standard day.
Distance endurance
Covering 108 kilometers demands exceptional muscular endurance and pacing discipline to sustain forward movement over many hours.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 4000 meters of elevation gain requires specialized leg strength and efficient uphill hiking mechanics to handle sustained gradients.
Downhill durability
Traversing the rugged Karst edge and Istrian hills involves continuous descents, placing high eccentric loading demands on the quadriceps.
Given the duration of this ultra-distance event, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy availability and prevent late-race depletion.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
14:05–16:55
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Obala Ultra Trail is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build5 weeks · Aug 22, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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