Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia 12 Jun – 14 Jun 2026 Class UGF – UCI Gran Fondo World Series
Website: www.franja.org
The 45th Marathon Franja BTC City 2026 takes place from June 12 to June 14, 2026, based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. As a major event in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, it caters to everyone from elite amateur racers to families.
The official schedule and lineup of events include:
Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time Trial Ljubljana – Domžale – Ljubljana * Distance: 21.2 km
- Start Time: 17:00
- Details: A completely flat, fast, back-and-forth course starting from the BTC City complex. It serves as the official time trial qualifier for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Saturday is dedicated to gravel, MTB, families, and kids, giving the weekend a true festival atmosphere.
- Ljubljana Dragon MTB Challenge
- Distance: 108 km
- Registration/Start: Morning (7:00 – 8:00)
- NLB Barjanka
- Distance: 77 km
- Start Time: 8:00
- Details: A popular event winding through the scenic Ljubljana Marshes.
- Medex Family and School Marathon
- Distance: 25 km (some sources list 28 km)
- Start Time: 16:00
- Details: A relaxed-tempo ride along suburban roads and rivers, completely closed to traffic, designed for parents, kids, and casual riders.
- Vzajemko Trail for Kids
- Distance: 1 km
- Start Time: 16:30
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Sunday features the headline road races, starting and finishing at BTC City.
- Gran Fondo Marathon Franja BTC City
- Distance: 156 km
- Start Time: 9:00
- Details: The main event. A diverse, circular route through central Slovenia featuring two significant climbs (including the Kladje climb at the 87 km mark). It serves as the main qualifier for younger UCI age categories (Men 19–59 / Women 19–49).
- Triglav Medio Fondo Marathon Franja
- Distance: 97 km (often referred to as the 100 km shorter route)
- Start Time: 10:30
- Details: The shorter version of the main marathon, serving as the official UCI qualifier for older age brackets (Men 60+ / Women 50+).
- Award Ceremonies
- Start Time: 16:00 (at the BTC City start/finish area)
- Event Conclusion: The marathon officially wraps up at 17:00.
Note for Riders: Full safety helmets are mandatory across all events. For Sunday’s gran fondo, a mobile road closure protects riding groups up to 60 minutes behind the lead car. Anyone falling further behind must follow standard traffic regulations.
