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

The GO3V route starts at the Kayak Center in Solkan and follows the Soča River under the bridges. It then ascends on an asphalt road to Solkan before continuing towards the first peak – Škabrijel. At the water fountain, we reach the first refreshment station and turn right onto a gravel road. The marked trail leads us along a path and an asphalt road to the junction at Vratca, where we turn left into the trenches that take us to the summit of Škabrijel (646 m). The course continues along the Škabrijel ridge, followed by a descent to the Nova Gorica–Lokve road (Prevala). After crossing the roundabout, the climb towards Sveta Gora begins. After about 300 meters on asphalt, we turn onto the MTB trail. A short climb brings us to the Belveder refreshment station, offering a stunning view of the valley. Next, we pass through a 280-meter-long cavern from World War I – caution and a headlamp are required. After exiting, we ascend via the northern hiking trail of Sveta Gora, reaching the statue of St. Francis and then continuing along the ridge to the basilica. A descent via stairs leads to the parking area, where we cross the road and continue on a forest trail towards Preški Vrh. There, we turn left onto a gravel road, and after one kilometer, we take a beautiful forest path that descends along the slopes of Sveta Gora to a water spring. The route continues along a forest path that suddenly descends to the right – this section is very steep and can be extremely slippery when wet. We descend to the Primula restaurant, pass under the bypass road, and reach the tennis courts before heading towards the Solkan railway bridge, where we descend under its stone arch.

Before the start/finish area, there is another refreshment station, after which we cross the Soča River by raft. A short ascent brings us to the cycling path towards Kanal ob Soči. After 2.5 km on asphalt, we turn left onto a forest trail leading to the caverns of Sabotin. A steep climb past the caverns takes us to the Sabotin mountain hut, where another refreshment station is located. The course continues along the ridge to the summit of Sabotin (609 m). After taking in the panoramic views, the descent begins towards St. Valentine. We cross the famous stone inscription "TITO" and continue downhill on a winding rocky trail. After crossing the bypass road, we reach the Italian side and follow the path to Slovenia’s longest suspension footbridge. Once across, we sprint to the finish line.

A route that combines history, technically demanding sections, and breathtaking views, delivering an unforgettable experience.

* More demanding sections are rocky (Sabotin), slippery (Sveta Gora cavern, Sabotin), footbridge crossing

Number of refreshments: 4 + target refreshment

 

Registration fees

Registration and payment up to and including

EARLY BIRD

from 1/2/2025
till 31/5/2025

LAST CHANCE

from 1/6/2025
 till 31/8/2025

REGULAR

from 1/9/2025
till 2/11/2025

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

  1. GO3V absolutely women / GO3V absolutely men
  2. 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.

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.

Contact

TEAM GO4TRAIL 

Dario Trobec
e-mail: info@go4trail.si
tel.: +386 41 502 984

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