2. Grajski tek 2009
2nd Castle Race
Otočec Castle
This 8.2km multi-terrain race takes you to two of the many castles in the Krka River Valley in the Dolenjska region between Ljubljana and Zagreb, a charming area of rolling hills, dense forests, vineyards and thermal spas.
The route is undulating on dirt roads, asphalt and grass.
The race starts off at the sports centre near the village of Otočec. At the 1.5km mark you reach Otočec Castle which is beautifully situated on a little island in the River Krka and surrounded by around 30 tiny islets - a paradise for waterfowl.
You cross the river and the island on two wooden bridges and then run a loop along the river and to the golf course before you pass the second castle on the route, Struga Castle, located on a terrace close to the river. The race then follows the Krka back to the start/finish area.
On the route, there will be three drink stations.
In 2008, the winners were Primož Kobe (24:45) and 12-year-old Sara Karlovšek (31:58).
The River Krka at Otočec
Country: Slovenia
Venue: Otočec (Novo Mesto 8km, Zagreb 68km, Ljubljana 70km)
Date: 4 October 2009 (Sunday)
Distance: 8.2km; children: 1400m (11-14 yrs), 400m (7-10 yrs), 200m (6 and under)
Start time: 10.00 (8.2km); 10.10 (1400m); 11.10 (400m); 11.20 (200m)
Start and finish: Športnorekreacijski center Otočec
Entries: on the day from 8.00 to 9.30 at the start
Entry fees: 8 EUR; 5 EUR (for children 14 and under)
You get: T-Shirt, a warm meal after the race; prize raffle
Prizes: trophies to the first M/F; medals to the first 3 in the categories
Presentation: 12.00
Number of finishers 2008: 164, 38 children
Event website (in Slovene): Društvo Marathon Novo Mesto
Tourist information (in English): Otočec Castle, Struga Castle, Otočec Hotels
