If the event is canceled due to force majeure or extraordinary circumstances, the organizer will refund the registration fee under the following conditions:

• Cancellation up to 4 months before the event date: 90% of the registration fee will be refunded.
• Cancellation up to 2 months before the event date: 90% of the registration fee will be refunded, along with a 20% discount for the following year.
• Cancellation up to 14 days before the event date: 60% of the registration fee will be refunded, along with a 20% discount for the following year.
• Cancellation less than 14 days before the event date: 50% of the registration fee will be refunded, or the registration fee can be transferred to the following year.

Participants agree to the use of photos and videos taken during the event for the organizer’s promotional purposes.

• Along the entire route, there will be refreshment stations stocked based on the distance between them. The minimum provisions at these stations include: water, sports drinks, chocolate and sweet pastries, fruit (bananas, apples, oranges, watermelon), savory pastries, salt, and sugar.
• At all checkpoints, participants can refill their bottles with fluids to continue the race.

The first three men and women on each track in each category receive practical prizes.

Special prize:

• Award Ruk’n Ančko ; for the fastest climb from the start to the church at Sv. Ana.

Organizer for setting up the fastest climb (at all events) to the control point at Sv. Ann announces a cash prize.

• for the youngest participant in the absolute competition
• for the oldest participant in the absolute competition

• M35; from 18 to 35 year (2007 to 1990)
• M55; from 36 to 55 year (1989 to 1970)
• M55+; over 55 year (from 1970)

Women:

• W35; from 18 to 35 year (2007 to 1990)
• W55; from 36 to 55 year (1989 to 1970)
• W55+; over 55 year (from 1970)

Underage participants can take part in the event only with the written consent of their parents or guardians and only on the routes Kuhavn’ac (12 km) and Čebular’ac (25 km).
The link below opens the accession declaration, which you can print and fill out

KLIKNITE TUKAJ ZA PRISTOPNO IZJAVO

• Participants take part in the event at their own risk. The organizer assumes no responsibility for injuries or damage to equipment. By participating in the event, the participant agrees to all rules and consequences associated with the event.
• By registering for the competition and paying the entry fee, the participant confirms that they are familiar with and aware of all competition rules, agree to them, and commit to following them, and that they are participating at their own risk.
• By registering for the competition and paying the entry fee, the participant confirms that they are healthy and fully prepared for the competition. Participation is at their own risk, and the participant declares that in the event of any damage incurred in connection with their participation in this event, they will not sue or claim compensation from the organizer.
• The participant agrees that the organizer may use the personal data provided for general administrative purposes related to participation in this event and for communication about the event.
• The participant also agrees to the publication of photos, film and video recordings, interviews, etc., in public media and on the event’s website, without requiring special permission from the participant.
• The organizer will handle and store participants’ personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Any violation of the rules will result in the disqualification of the participant.
• The organizer reserves the right to make adjustments to the course due to urgent needs or force majeure. Participants will be informed of any changes on our website.

• MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

  • Personal water cup (hydration bladder, bottle), filled sufficiently to meet the runner’s needs between two refreshment stations
  • Mobile phone (switched on and silenced, with a full battery and the organizer’s phone number saved)

  RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

  • Backpack or running belt
  • Personal first aid kit (elastic bandage, first dressing, plasters)
  • Emergency blanket
  • Protective clothing (windbreaker)
  • Sunscreen
  • Energy food
  • Trekking poles

• NON-PARTICIPATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR HEALTH REASONS
  If a participant decides not to attend the competition for any reason other than health-related issues, they are not entitled to a refund.
  In the case of cancellation before August 15, 2025, the following options are available:
  1. Transfer of registration to another participant
     • The transfer is carried out as outlined in the section TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER PERSON.
     • After August 15, 2025, it will no longer be possible to transfer registration within the system.
     • Transfers are also possible on the event day but require written permission from the registered participant.
  2. Transfer of registration to the following year
     • This option is only available with a submitted medical certificate.
  3. Refund of registration costs
     • To request a refund, a written explanation must be sent via email to ponosniposamezniki@gmail.com, including a medical certificate confirming health issues.
     • Participants who do not provide a medical certificate proving health issues are not entitled to a refund.
     • After September 6, 2025, refunds are no longer available, regardless of the reason for non-participation.

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  REFUND POLICY
  The organizer commits to refunding a certain percentage of the registration fee if the participant requests a refund for medically justified reasons:

  • Until May 31, 2025: 90% of the registration fee
  • From June 1 to July 31, 2025: 70% of the registration fee
  • From August 1 to August 15, 2025: 50% of the registration fee
  • From August 15 to September 5, 2025: 25% of the registration fee
  • After September 6, 2025: 0%

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  GENERAL TERMS FOR GIFTS AND MEMORABILIA
  If a participant does not attend the race for any reason, the organizer is not obligated to provide items such as the starter gift bag, technical shirt, or Ribnica woodenware product.
  Participants can collect all gifts and memorabilia in person during the official hours for Ribn’ca Trail 2025 race number collection or appoint someone else to collect the starter pack on their behalf.
  After the event, the organizer is not responsible for shipping uncollected starter packs, technical shirts, or other memorabilia that were not collected before the event.

Complaints must be submitted in writing no later than 30 minutes after the runner finishes the race. The committee will review the complaint and provide a decision as quickly as possible. The decision of the committee is final and cannot be appealed further.

The organizational committee consists of:

• The race director
• The assistant race director
• The technical manager
• The checkpoint and refreshment station manager

The use of prohibited substances is strictly forbidden. The organizer will ensure all necessary resources and means to conduct potential testing.