Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia takes place on Fri, Apr 23, 2027 in Ajdovščina, Slovenia. The main route is 160 km.
- Date
- Fri, Apr 23, 2027
- Start
- Ajdovščina 🇸🇮
- Distance
- 160 km
- Climbing
- 6,400 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 29-week plan to Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia
The Base 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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Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia is a major trail running event featuring multiple distances ranging from short runs to a 100-mile ultra across the scenic Vipava Valley and surrounding regions.
What this race demands
Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia requires sustaining forward motion across 160 kilometers and 6400 meters of climbing over a continuous, multi-hour effort.
Extreme Distance Durability
Covering 160 kilometers demands immense muscular and structural resilience to withstand continuous impact and fatigue over an extended duration.
Climbing and Descending Volume
Accumulating 6400 meters of elevation change requires significant eccentric leg strength and cardiovascular stamina for sustained climbs and steep descents.
Overnight Pace Management
An ultra-distance event of this scale inevitably spans multiple hours into the night, requiring disciplined pacing and mental focus to manage fatigue through changing conditions.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour throughout the event to sustain energy levels across the extended duration.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia is 29 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base17 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 30, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia?
Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia takes place on Fri, Apr 23, 2027 in Ajdovščina, Slovenia.
How long is Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia?
The main route is 160 km.
What does Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia demand?
Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia requires sustaining forward motion across 160 kilometers and 6400 meters of climbing over a continuous, multi-hour effort.
How much climbing does Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia have?
Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia has 6,400 m of climbing.
Who is Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia for?
Ultra Trail Vipava Valley I Feel Slovenia is open to all participants.
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