DH Kranjska Gora 2026
Organiser:
ŠPORTNO DRUŠTVO YETI PLUS
Ulica bratov Martinec 32, 1000 Ljubljana
+386 (0) 51 270505 | info@mtbrepublic.com | www.mtbrepublic.com
Co-organisers:
Slovenian Cycling Federation
Dunajska 139, 1000 Ljubljana
041 990 058
ogk@kolesarska-zveza.si
www.kolesarska-zveza.si
and
Kranjska Gora Tourism
Kolodvorska ul. 1c, 4280 Kranjska Gora
+386 (0) 4 588 50 20 | info@kranjska-gora.eu | kranjska-gora.si
Discipline: Downhill (DHI)
Level: Slovenia Cup and National Championship
Location: Bike Park Kranjska Gora
Date: 26. July 2026
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Event director: Rok Dokl | +386 51 270 505 | info@mtbrepublic.com
Marshalls chief: Tadej Tekavčič
Course chief: Iztok Slapnik
Race office: Rok Dokl | +386 51 270 505 | info@mtbrepublic.com
Commissaires: DKSS – društvo kolesarskih sodnikov Slovenije | info.dkss@gmail.com
CATEGORIES
- U13 boys/girls (11 – 12 years, born 2015 and 2014)*
- U15 boys (13 – 14 years, born 2013 and 2012)
- U17 male (15 – 16 let, born 20011 and 2010)
- U19 male (17 – 18 let, born 2009 and 2008)
- Amateur men (19 – 34 let, born 2007-1992)
- Master men (35 years and above, born 1991 and older)
- Women (13 years and above, born 2013 and older)
- Elite men (19 years and above, born 2007 and older)
*U13 boys/girls is an open category, uniting boys and girls with license and daily license. The competition also concludes with a joint ceremony.
Elite men category is only open for riders with a UCI license.
20chocolate Downhill Cup is the Slovenian Downhill Cup series. Points are awarded to riders of any federation or nationality.
Separate podiums for Slovenian National Championships.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes on Monday before the event, July 6, at 23:59. Registration is open at Prijavim.se.
Entry fee should be paid at registration, otherwise the registration is not valid. Daily licenses will be available at number pick up in race office.
ENTRY FEES
Elite men, U19 men, U17 men, U15 men, Women, Master men and Amateur men: 50 EUR at preregistration and 70 EUR at late registration on site.
U13 boys/girls: 35 EUR at preregistration and 55 EUR at late registration.
Non-licensed riders are obliged to apply for Slovenia Cycling daily license. They can enter the following categories: U15, U17, U19, Amateur, Master and Women. Daily licenses will be available at number pick up in race office. The cost is 15 €.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION
Riders should cancel their registration by latest 12.00 on Friday before the race. Entry fee will be returned only with a medical certificate.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, 25 July 2026
- 9.00 – 17.00 – Free course practice*
- 17.00 – 18.00 – Track Walk
- 17.00 – 19.00 – Registration/number pick up (Bike park cabin)
Sunday, 26 July 2026**
- 7.30 – 08.30 – Registration/number pick up (Bike park cabin)
08.45 – 09.00 – Team managers meeting
09.00 – 13.00 – Official training
13.30 – 15.30 – Seeding run
16.00 – 18.00 – Final run
18.00 – Award presentation (Bike park cabin)
*Saturday’s riding at rider’s own risk – no medics in place.
Organizer can change the schedule if confirmed by series coordinator and commissaires. Teams/riders will be notified on time.
PRIZE MONEY
Men overall: 1st place 200 €, 2nd place 120 €, 3rd place 80 €, 4th place 50 €, 5th place 25 €
Women overall: 1st place 200 €, 2nd place 120 €, 3rd place 80 €, 4th place 50 €, 5th place 25 €
| Category | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place | 5th place |
| Men overall | 200 € | 120 € | 80 € | 50 € | 25 € |
| Women overall | 200 € | 120 € | 80 € | 50 € | 25 € |
If there are less than 5 riders taking part in the race in a category, only half of the monetary prize will be awarded. In case of a UCI event the monetary awards will be adjusted according to UCI rules.
UPLIFT FOR SATURDAY’S FREE PRACTICE
The organizer is offering an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the track—a free ride on the track at your own risk—on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you wish to participate in the free ride on the course, you must purchase a ticket at the regular price yourself at the ticket office of Bike park Kranjska Gora.
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
- Full face helmet with visor,
- Knee pads,
- Elbow pads*
- Back protector and/or neck brace (these two could be excluding each other).
*riders of Masters and Elite men categories can compete without elbow pads.
THE VENUE
Start: Next to Vitranc 1 chairlift top station
Cilj: Next to Vitranc 1 chairlift bottom station
Race office: Bike Park Kranjska Gora cabin
Team managers meeting: Bike Park Kranjska Gora cabin
TEAM AREA
A Team Area will be set up at the venue for the teams’ use, divided into three separate zones. The organizer will determine the allocation of teams to individual zones based on the type and number of vehicles, team size, expected arrival time, and available space.
Reserving space in the Team Area is mandatory and must be done via the Team Area reservation form. Submitting the reservation form does not constitute automatic confirmation of the selected zone. The final layout and allocation of space will be determined by the organizer based on the teams’ registered needs and available capacity.
ZONE 1 – FINISH AREA
The space in the immediate vicinity of the finish arena is primarily intended for larger teams arriving at the venue as early as Friday or Saturday.
ZONE 2 – CABLE CAR 2
This area is intended for teams with vans or passenger cars who will set up a team tent or team area.
ZONE 3 – CABLE CAR 1 / PZA
This area is intended for teams arriving at the venue in motorhomes or larger team vehicles.
PARKING FOR DAILY VISITORS
Visitors can park at the police station in Kranjska Gora. If that lot is full, there are additional public parking lots in the surrounding area. Parking is subject to a fee. (Find fees here).
We ask all visitors and participants to follow the applicable traffic regulations and the organizer’s instructions, and to park their vehicles exclusively in the designated areas.
A bike wash will also be available in the finish area. The awards ceremony will take place in the finish area, and an exhibition area will be set up in the immediate vicinity.
RESTAURANTS
Food and drink options are available right near the venue, at Bedanc and at the Oštarija restaurant, just a few meters away.
ACCOMMODATION
Competitors, team members, and accompanying persons must use official lodging or camping facilities for overnight stays.
Nearby camping options include PZA Planica, Kamp Špik in Gozd Martuljek, and Kamp Kamne in Dovje.
Accommodation options are available on the official tourism website of Turizem Kranjska Gora.
Kranjska Gora Tourism | kranjska-gora.si | info@kranjska-gora.eu | +386 (0)4 5809 443
Hit Alpinea | www.hit-alpinea.si | info@hit-alpinea.si | +386 (0)4 588 44 77
PZA Planica Camper parking (PZA) – Planica Nordic Center
Kamp Špik, Gozd Martuljek – Kamp Špik | Gozd Martuljek | Kranjska Gora | Slovenija
Kamp Kamne, Dovje – Camping Kamne – Kranjska Gora
We ask all participants to use only the parking and lodging facilities designated for this purpose.
Violations of parking and overnight stay regulations will be handled in accordance with applicable municipal regulations.
SIDE EVENTS
Let’s Ride!
As part of the “Let’s RIDE!” campaign, a free guided mountain bike tour will be organized along the Jasna Trails in Kranjska Gora.
The varied trails above Lake Jasna offer interesting and appealing routes for mountain bikers. Participants will ride along the renovated trails and test their skills on fast sections, natural turns, roots, and rocky passages. The tour will take place on moderately challenging to challenging mountain biking terrain, offering an opportunity to hone riding technique and enjoy stunning views of the Julian Alps.
The tour will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Participants will meet at the Brunarci parking lot in the Kranjska Gora Bike Park. We will return from the tour by 1:00 p.m. Participation is free, but space is limited.
For more information and to register: https://forms.gle/WKhnXQjxqDU4bwFG7
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