KONJICE HALF MARATHON: FOOD FOR BODY & SOUL
The Konjice marathon is known for its special care for competitors, its genuine community, and its top-level organization. The gift bag is worth more than the entry fee! Over two hundred musicians perform at the Start and along the route, all the way to the Finish. Thus, runners are motivated by a new musical sound every kilometer; meanwhile, the Finish offers a true musical spectacle, as medals are awarded to winners and participants. Because of this excellence, the Konjice Marathon is one of the few recreational events to have earned the prestigious Athletic Association of Slovenia Award!
The course winds through the spectacular Dravinja Valley, past ripening vineyards, to the ski-and-spa town Zreče, then it turns and leads back through the foothills of Konjice Mountain, finishing in the center of the old town Konjice.
Highlights
- Jezersko, a small village close to the Austrian border
- Visit four castles in one afternoon
- Hiking trip
- Soca Valley and energetic points
- Kayaking adventure through underground mountain Peca
- Žiče Charterhouse and lunch in the oldest restaurant in Slovenia (c. 1467)
- Lodging in 400-year-old mansion
Running highlights
- Run through diverse landscapes: picturesque vineyards, spacious green meadows, pristine mountains, and Konjice’s cobblestone Old Town
- Visit four regions: Upper Carniola (The Alps, Karavanke), the Karst, Koroška and Styria
- Compete or volunteer at a signature running event
Food and Accommodations
- Four nights in one of Upper Carniola tourist farms and three nights in 400-year-old mansion in Konjice
- Freshly-prepared farm-to-table buffet breakfasts each day
- Five lunches and seven dinners at authentic local farms, plus tasty nourishing snacks
Quick itinerary video
- [Day One, Jezersko] Welcome dinner at tourist farm
- [Day Two, Jezersko, Preddvor] Transportation, lunch, and dinner
- [Day Three, hiking to Czech Lodge] Transportation, lunch, and dinner
- [Day Four, Soča Valley] Transportation, lunch and, dinner
- [Day Five, Underground Peca] Transportation, admission, lunch, and dinner
- [Day Six, Žiče Charterhouse] Transportation, lunch, and dinner
- [Day Seven, Race day] Konjice Half Marathon, farewell dinner
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Destination
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DepartureLjubljana airport/Ljubljana airport
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Departure TimeSeptember, 19, 2022 in the afternoon
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Return TimeSeptember, 26, 2022 after breakfast
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedKONJICE HALF MARATHON: FOOD FOR BODY & SOUL
Day 1: Welcome to one of the greenest countries in the world!
Day 2: Second day with Jezersko Fossils and four castles in the afternoon
Day 3: Hiking up to Czech Lodge
Day 4: Energetic points at Posocje
Day 5: Kayaking adventure through the underground of Mount Peca
Day 6: The Žiče Charterhouse
Day 7: Half Marathon With Soul
Day 8: Moving on
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Included in the price of the itinerary
- Transportation from/to Ljubljana airport
- Accommodations with breakfast for four days in a tourist farm and three in a 400-year-old mansions in Konjice
- Welcome dinner on your first day in Jezersko
- Transportation, lunch, and dinner on your second day at Jezersko and Preddvor
- Transportation, mountain guide, lunch and dinner on your third day hiking to Czech Lodge
- Transportation, lunch and dinner on your fourth day in Soca Valley
- Transportation, admission, lunch and dinner on your fifth day underground Peca
- Transportation, admission to Zice Charterhouse, lunch and dinner on your sixth day
- Dinner on your sixth day and farewell dinner on your seventh day in Konjice
- Entry fee for the race
- Official T-shirt and food for volunteers
- English speaking tour and mountain guides for hiking, Preddvor, Peca, and Žiče Charterhouse
- Services of Mateja Travel staff
Food and Accommodations
- Four nights in one of Upper Carniola tourist farms and three nights in 400-year-old mansion in Konjice
- Freshly-prepared farm-to-table buffet breakfasts each day
- Five lunches and seven dinners at authentic local farms, plus tasty nourishing snacks
Not Included in the Price of the Itinerary
- Round-trip airfare
- Excess baggage charges
- Travel insurance
- Optional trips
- Food and beverages if not defined otherwise
- Alcoholic beverages over provided meals if not defined otherwise
- Optional gratuities to tour guides
- Items of a personal nature
Consider as you sign up
- Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the minimum number (5) of participants required to operate.
- Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
- SMALL GROUP From 6 to 14 people $3100
- BIG GROUP From 15 to 20 people $2350