Road Running

Novo Mesto Half Marathon

Road Running covering 3.5 km to 21.1 km in Novo Mesto (Mestna Občina Novo mesto, Slovenia)

LocationNovo mesto, Mestna Občina Novo mesto, SloveniaShow on map(45.8049° N, 15.1628° E)
Date & StatusNovember 14, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +103 m

Novo Mesto Half Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Novo mesto, Mestna Občina Novo mesto, SI focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road, Canicross & Canitrail.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Marathon Walk (21 km, +94 m D+), Half marathon walk (12 km, +54 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +103 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +61 m D+), and Canicross (3.5 km, +16 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (novomesto21.si).

Official website
Novo Mesto Half Marathon in Novo mesto (Work: "1 julian alps panorama", Photo: chensiyuan, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesNature & Off-RoadCanicross & Canitrail

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Half marathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m163 m - 203 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon WalkRoad Running21 km+94 m166 m - 205 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half marathon walkRoad Running12 km+54 m169 m - 192 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 kmRoad Running10 km+103 m163 m - 189 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+61 m163 m - 189 mLoop courseRoute & profile
CanicrossRoad Running3.5 km+16 m163 m - 170 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
+95 m D+
Elevation loss
-95 m D-
Altitude range
163 m - 203 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
21.1 km+95 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS45.8049° N, 15.1628° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 163 m to 203 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 203 m·at 13.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
163 m176 m190 m203 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.7 km16.9 km21.1 km203 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Novo Mesto Half Marathon take place?

Novo Mesto Half Marathon takes place in Novo mesto, Mestna Občina Novo mesto, SI (start area at coordinates 45.8049° N, 15.1628° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Novo Mesto Half Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Half marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Marathon Walk (21 km, +94 m D+), Half marathon walk (12 km, +54 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +103 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +61 m D+), and Canicross (3.5 km, +16 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Novo Mesto Half Marathon?

The main competition (Half marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 163 m and 203 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Novo Mesto Half Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (novomesto21.si).