Basic information
GO3V 28km 1700+
A unique trail experience that doesn't change over the years. A simply unforgettable experience for experienced trail enthusiasts who want a challenging trail. The trail hugs all three peaks of the Goriška Mountains (Škabrijel, Sveta Gora and Sabotin) in a very special way. We offer you beautiful trails with views, crossing the Soča River by raft, running over the longest footbridge in Slovenia and with a head torch the trail takes you through a 280 m long cavern from the First World War. All this is reason enough to hope that as an experienced trail runner, you will be on this amazing autumn adventure around Nova Gorica with ragdolls and experiences that will stay with you forever!
You will be informed of any changes in due course on our news page and FB. The race counts two qualification points for ITRA!
Organiser:
Public Institute for Sport Nova Gorica
4 Bazoviška Street, 5000 Nova Gorica
Start on Saturday 9 November 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Finish of timing 17:00
Closing time on 14:30 ( before the raft entrance at the station)
Start / finish in Kayak Centre Solkan - Nova Gorica
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/kjP8JxpWZcWqkpnZ6
Route
GO3V 28km 1700+
GO3V – A Route Across Three Peaks Above Nova Gorica
TECHNICAL ROUTE DESCRIPTION
Start and Initial Kilometers
The route begins at the Kayak Center in Solkan, where runners follow the Soča River downstream beneath multiple bridges. The first ascent takes place on a paved road through Solkan and gradually increases towards the Škabrijel peak. At the water fountain, runners will find the first aid station, where the route turns right onto a gravel road. The course continues along a mix of single tracks and paved sections until the junction at Vratca, where it enters World War I trenches. A challenging technical section follows, leading to the Škabrijel summit (646 m a.s.l.).
Ridge Section and Descent Towards Prevala
From the summit, the route follows an undulating ridge, featuring rocky terrain that demands good technique. The descent leads to the Nova Gorica – Lokve road (Prevala), where runners cross a roundabout and start climbing towards the Sveta Gora peak. After 300 meters of asphalt, the trail merges with an MTB path, leading to Belvedere, a scenic viewpoint and the second aid station.
Cave Passage and Sveta Gora Ascent
Runners pass through a 280-meter-long cave from World War I (a headlamp is recommended). The trail continues on the northern slopes toward the statue of St. Francis, then follows the ridge to the Sveta Gora basilica. The descent features stone steps leading to a forest trail toward Preški Vrh.
Technical Descent and Soča River Crossing
At Preški Vrh, the route turns onto a gravel road, then transitions into a steep forest descent, which includes slippery sections in wet conditions. The descent ends at Primula restaurant, where runners cross the bypass road and reach the Solkan railway bridge, crossing the Soča River by raft.
Sabotin Climb and Final Kilometers
After the river crossing, the course follows a short uphill section to the cycling path leading towards Kanal ob Soči. After 2.5 km of asphalt, the route turns left onto a steep trail toward war tunnels on Sabotin. A demanding ascent follows, leading past historic bunkers to the Sabotin mountain hut, the third aid station. The course continues along the ridge to the Sabotin summit (609 m a.s.l.), offering panoramic views. The descent follows a rocky path to St. Valentine’s ruins, then past the "TITO" stone inscription, before a technical zig-zag descent into the valley.
Finish Line
The course crosses the bypass road and enters the Italian side, where runners cross the new Soča suspension bridge – the longest of its kind in Slovenia. The final section leads to the finish line, where participants are welcomed by fellow runners and supporters.
Technical Details
- Total Distance: 28 km
- Total Elevation Gain: +1.700 m
- Highest Point: Skalnica (680 m a.s.l.)
- Most Demanding Sections:
- Technical descent under Sveta Gora
- Rocky terrain on Sabotin
- Slippery sections (Sveta Gora & Sabotin caves)
Aid Stations
- Škabrijel (water fountain)
- Belvedere (Sveta Gora)
- Sabotin mountain hut
- Finish Line Aid Station
A trail combining history, technical challenges, and breathtaking views, ensuring an unforgettable running experience.
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Registration fees
| Registration and payment up to and including |
EARLY BIRD from 1/2/2025 |
LAST CHANCE from 1/6/2025 |
REGULAR from 1/9/2025 |
START DAY 8/11/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO3V – 28 km | 40,00 € | 45,00 € | 50,00 € | 60,00 € |
Registration fee refund: In the event of an emergency (declaration of a COVID-19 epidemic or similar) and consequent cancellation of the match by the organizer:
- we return the entire application fee (we deduct only € 5.00 of administrative costs)
- enable the transfer of the registration fee to the year 2026
Cancellations by competitors are only possible until 31/10/2025 under the above conditions (refunds and transfers to other races). After this date, the entry fee will not be refunded and not be transferred to other races. It is only possible to transfer the registration fee to a third party up to and including 2/11/2025.
Group registrations are possible with a payment of €40 per competitor, the price is valid until 2 November 2025! The minimum number of the registered group is 5 runners at the desired distance. Download the table for entering runners! Complete it with the required information, save it to your computer, and send it via email to info@go4trail.si.
Registration fee includes:
- starter gift package with GO4Trail promotional T-shirt,
- refreshment with a variety of food and drinks,
- showers and changing rooms in the destination area,
- a hot meal at the finish line,
- a medal for all who cross the finish line,
- medical first aid at certain points along the route and all the time at the finish line,
- a downloadable mileage certificate,
- timings, split times and results, live tracking in the target arena and online.
Categories
- GO3V absolutely women / GO3V absolutely men
- By categories:
| Age | Year of birth |
|---|---|
| 18 to 35 years | 2007 - 1990 |
| 36 to 50 years | 1989 - 1975 |
| 51 to 60 years | 1974 - 1965 |
| 61 to 70 years | 1964 - 1955 |
| 71 years and older | 1954 - |
Mandatory equipment
for a distance of 28km
- The start number must be always in a visible place
- Water tank (camel bag, bottle, soft bottle) allows autonomy between 2 refreshment stands
- Astro foil
- First aid
- Wind jacket
- Eco cup
- Mobile phone (working but muted)
We recommend that you follow our FB page in the days before the start, where we will be, according to weather, publish recommendations on possible accessories, which may include gore-tex windbreaker, long pants, gloves, etc.
Recommended equipment
We recommend that you follow our FB page in the days before the start, where we will be, according to weather, publish recommendations on possible accessories, which may include gore-tex windbreaker, long pants, gloves, etc.
General conditions of the competition
1. All the participants are insured against accidents with SAVA.
2. Competitors must be on the official route all the way. It is a responsibility of each competitor to know the course of the route and to be familiar with the official markings (maps are available on the official website). Those participants who deviate from the official route or intentionally shorten it, will automatically be disqualified.
3. The route also runs along the roads in some parts of the course, therefore, you must comply with the applicable road traffic regulations and behave as prescribed by law for all the traffic users.
4. The access to the refreshments will be allowed only to the runners with a start number in a visible place. Food and drinks should be eaten and drunk at the refreshment site.
5. The use of ski poles is allowed for all the runners. (Rule 251 that replaces Rule 251 (Mountain Races) and Rule 252 (Trail Races) of the IAAF Competition Rules (NEW Rule approved by the IAAF Council in force from 1 January 2019)).
6. At certain points, there will be members of the Mountain Rescue Service and other medical services who will be in constant contact with the GO4TRAIL management. Along the route, in the most exposed places, there will be volunteers who will check the presence of the participants.
7. Participants must follow the basic principles of behaviour in nature and respect it, therefore, they must not leave waste under any circumstances. Waste can be disposed of in the places provided for that. A participant who does not follow this rule and it is caught by the control will automatically be disqualified. All energy bars, gels, drinks, chocolate must be marked with the start number of the competitor.
8. The competition is held in all weather conditions. The only exceptions are situations where the safety of participants may be endangered (extreme storm, natural disaster, etc.). In such case, the Supreme Judicial Commission decides on the dismissal.
9. The participant must be aware and must agree that this type of activity is organized and led by the organizer and is defined as »extreme sport«. As such, it is a a subject to dangers and risks that can include injuries as well as deaths of participants.
10. A voluntary registration for the race is understood as agreeing to the rules of the race and any changes that the organizer must make as necessary.
11. Due to the extreme complexity of the competition, under-18s cannot compete at 28km race.
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