Emperor UTVV160 is ITRA and UTMB qualifying race 2020. 

Emperor UTVV160 is Western States 100 qualifying race 2021.

Emperor UTVV160 is placed in the area where the Battle of the Frigidus, also called the Battle of the Frigid River (river Vipava and Hubelj), was fought between 5–6 September 394, between the army of the Eastern Emperor Theodosius I and the army of Western Roman ruler Eugenius.

But enough about history, let`s go running, and you will find out many more about this important battle soon…

…and believe us, you will become a true EMPEROR when you finish this race!

The 100 Ultra-Trail Vipava Valey starts in Ajdovščina at 106 m. The first challenge for runners is ascended to Kovk at 961 m. Trail follows the lookout edge of Gora and ascends to the highest point of the trail – Mali Golak (1496 m). Trail continues to pass Mountain hut on Čaven (1242 m), across Kucelj (1237 m) and descends to the Valley.  It crosses wine-growing southern slopes: Preserje – Sveti Martin – Erzelj – Goče – Socerb. In Podnanos starts the last ascend do the edge of Nanos. The trail continues along picturesque and lookout edge to the highest point Pleša at 1262 m. Runners continue through the forest in the heart of Nanos (by Tourist Farm Abram) to a beautiful descent to the Valley towards the finish line in Vipava.

The 50 km Trail Vipava Valley starts in small village Vipavski Križ and crosses panoramic wine-growing southern slopes and villages from Velike Žablje to Erzelj, Goče to Socerb. The last ascent to the edge of Nanos starts in Podnanos. The trail continues along picturesque and lookout edge to the highest point Pleša at 1262 m. Runners continue through the forest in the heart of Nanos (pass a Tourist Farm Abram) to a beautiful descent to the Valley towards the finish line in Vipava.     

UTVV30 starts in Vipava  and follows the dirth path by villages Manče, Podraga to Podnanos and continues with steep ascends the southern edge of the plateau Nanos. The trail continues along picturesque and lookout edge to the highest point Pleša at 1262 m. Runners continue through the forest in the heart of Nanos to a beautiful descent to the Valley towards the finish line in Vipava.

Start in the center of Vipava, in the first kilometers of the route you will run through the center of Vipava and continue along the beautiful macadam paths towards Podnanos. Here, the line turns towards Gradišče nad Vipavo, and then past the Cultural Center, descends back towards the center of Vipava. Here, a refreshment station awaits you at km 5, then continue along the old part of Vipava, across the beautiful Vipava bridges at the source of Vipava, towards the Janko Premrla Vojko barracks. From there across the field to the idyllic Zemono hill, and then downhill to the “battlefield” in front of Vrhpolje, where, according to historical accounts, the Battle of Frigidus in 394 took place, between the Eastern and Western Roman emperors.

Through the field you will reach Vrhpolje village and refreshment stations at 9 km. From here follows a moderate ascent into the slope of Nanos. Soon you will see the beautiful scenery, Stari Grad (old castle) above Vipava, where you will join the main route, along which all the big races take place and, together with other competitors, will be looking forward to your destination in Vipava.

Easy trail around Vipava. Run through vineyards, river Vipava and more.