Črne njive above Ilirska Bistrica are a popular hiking destination and a starting point for many walking and running routes which lie on the western part of the Snežnik plateou, east of Ilirska Bistrica. Running club Bistrc has made six running routes all starting at the log cabin, where one can check the board with route descriptions, cartographic display and elevation graphs. All three trails start and finish at this location.
You can walk to Črne njive from Ilirska Bistrica, it will take you 40 minutes, or you can drive by following the signs for Sviščaki. The road is quite steep, first passing St. Peter’s church (standing on a little hill top and is well seen from a distance), then a quarry, ans after approximately 2 km you will see a sign for Črne njive.
Free car parking is available. Please, follow the traffic wardens’ directions. In case of a larger number of competitors, car parking will be possible at an additional location and a free transfer of competitors and visitors to and from the sports venue will be organised, according to the timetable posted on this site. The competitors’ clothing will be safeguarded at the venue for the duration of the competitions.
| 7:00-8:45 | arrival, collection of start numbers and gifts of pre- registered competitors for the Milanja trail 17 km and 31 km and Bistrica run (adults, 10 km) |
| 8:45 | warming up before a race (optional) and final instructions |
| 9:00 | the start of the Milanja trail 17 km, Milanja trail 31 km and Bistrica run 10 km |
| 9:35 |
arrival of the first competitors of 10 km run (time limit 10:30) |
| 10:00 | arrival of the first competitors of 17 km trail (time limit 12:35) |
| 12:15 | winning ceremony of the Milanja trail 17 km (categories) and Bistrica run 10 km (adult, children and youth categories) |
| 12:30 | arrival of the first competitors of 31 km trail (time limit 15:15) |
| 14:30 | winning ceremony of the Milanja trail 31 km |
| Children and youth runs – location 2 | |
| 9:15 | registration for children and youth runs of the Bistrica run |
| 10:00-12:00 | children and youth runs (according to age categories) |
| 12:15 | winning ceremony of the Milanja trail 17 km (categories) and Bistrica run 10 km (adult, children and youth categories) |
| 13:15 | the fun obstacle course for pre-school children (»Cicirun«); no registration |
On-line registration opens on February 2023 and for Milanja trail 17 and 31 km closes on June 5th, 2023 or earlier if the limit of 200 payed registrations is reached.
Group registrations
- Minimum number of runners is 5
- Price per runner is 15% lower
- If you want to applay as a group please contact us on milanjatrail@gmail.com
The registration is complete when the on-line registration form is completed and starting fee is payed on or before June 5th, 2023. Payments after this date are considered as late registration.
Registrations will be recorded according to the payments. The registration is confirmed when the starting fee is fully payed. Registration fee is not returned and can not be transferred to the next year. The organizer refunds the registration fee only in case of the justifiable medical reasons.
If the competition is cancelled due to unexpected situation (extreme weather conditions or other natural disasters) the competitors get a 50 % refund of the starting fee or can use the payed fee for the competition next year.
The list of all registered competitors and their starting numbers will be posted on this web page. Registration for the 13th Bistrica run (adult 10 km, children and youth runs) are also possible on the day of the competition (more info on the Bistrica run web page).
Payment is possible through money transfer to the current account of the competition organiser.
Information about the organiser:
- Payment recipient: Tekaško društvo Bistrc
- Address of the recipient: Cankarjeva ulica 18, 6250 Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenija
- Bank name: Banka Intesa Sanpaolo d.d.
- Current account number: SI56 1010 0004 4196 978
- SWIFT/BIC: BAKOSI2X
- Purpose: Write your full name and the name of the route. E.g. John Example – Milanja 17 or Mary Example 14th Bistrica run.
In case of the group payment write the chosen name of your group (e.g. Adventurers) and send a list of all the competitors and the routes to the organizer’s e-mail.
041 353 921
040 481 314
BASIC RULES OF THE COMPETITION
The competition will be carried out in all weather conditions. The exceptions are only circumstances in which the safety of the participants is at risk (extreme weather conditions and other natural disasters). In such cases, the competition committee decides on the alternative route or even on the cancellation of the competition. The competition routes will be marked (tapes, direction signs, flags…). Guards will stand on all key points and help with direction. All competitors must follow the designated routes. Any use of shortcuts and running outside the route is penalized with immediate disqualification. Milanja trail routes cross local road on certain parts, therefore following traffic regulations is obligatory. Hiking sticks are allowed on Milanja trail routes.
OBLIGATORY EQUIPMENT
- starting number in a visible place (also obligatory for the Bistrica run 10 km)
RECOMENDED EQUIPMENT
- whistle
- backpack or belt
- water container (hydration reservoir, water bottle), full should fill the runners hydration needs between two refreshment points
- personal first aid (elastic bandage, gauze dressing, plasters)
- mobile phone (switched on, muted, with battery full and the organiser’s number in the phone directory)
- rescue sheet
- protective clothes (anorak)
- sunscreen
- energy bars
- hiking poles
DISQUALIFICATIONS take place in case of
- disregarding the marked route
- using shortcuts
- using any kind of transport during the competition
- littering and endangering flora and fauna along the competition routes
- switching starting numbers with other competitors*
- not helping other competitors in need
- unsporting conduct, insulting other competitors, organizer or third party
- disregarding instructions given by the organizer, rescue team and controllers
- improper content of photos or recordings published after the competition that insult other participants, organizer or third party
* Wearing the starting number in an invisible place 15 minutes are added to the final time ( on Bistrica run) and 30 minutes (Milanja trail 17 and 31 km).
In case of disqualification, the organizer discusses the reasons for it after the competition and decides if the disqualified person will not be allowed to take part next year or ever again should there be justifiable reasons to decide so.
SAFETY AND MEDICAL TREATMENT
Wardens, controllers and rescue team will take care of the safety of the competitors in the competition. At any time the rescue team, controller or warden who decide that the competitor is no longer able to safely carry on in the competition can eliminate the competitor, take care of him and arrange a transfer to the finish line should that be necessary.
Failing to follow this decision, the competitor is automatically disqualified.
THE COMPETITOR’S STATEMENT
By signing the statement at registration the competitor agrees that he competes at his own risk and that he is familiar with the competition rules and the possibility of facing dangerous situations that could occur during the competition. Due to the difficulty of the competition, persons younger than 18 years are not allowed to take part in Milanja trail. However on Bistrica run under special conditions can also participate competitors from 12 years above!
By registering the competitor waives the possibility to transfer liability to the organizer, other competitors or third party.
By registering the competitor confirms that his psycho physical abilities are suitable for this kind of competition and that his health insurance is settled.
Furthermore, he agrees to carry all the mandatory equipment throughout the competition.
By registering, the competitors agree that all video and photo material can be publically shown and used for commercial purposes of the competition. The organizer reserves the right to copy and distribute all video and photo material
Registration without the signed statement is not valid.
You can send the signed and scanned statement to the organizer by e-mail or give it to the organizer at collecting of the starting numbers..