RACE MANUAL
1000km.si
RACE MANUAL 1000km.si
Hello!
1000km.si is no longer a novelty in the Slovenian, European and world bikepacking scene. In 2026 it will be the 6th edition, which we are very proud of.
We are glad that you are reading this Race Manuale right now. This means you are on your way to taking part in a 1000 km long bikepacking competition across Slovenia.
We will be proud of every participant who will show up at the start and will try to reach the finish line in the spirit and ethics of bikepacking.
Every participant who, in the spirit and ethics of bikepacking, completes this 1000 km long route will be proud of themselves, because they will complete the route alone, without the help of the team that is serving them from the front and the back.
Many can, few dare!
Here is some information about this unforgettable challenge that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Organiser
Sports Association Bikepacking Slovenia
Prvačina 119
5297 Prvačina
Slovenia
Bank account: IBAN SI56 0475 1000 1548 122
BIC SWIFT: KBMASI2X,
tax no.: 41498003
1. General information
1000km.si is a bikepacking competition that takes place on the territory of the Republic of Slovenia and, exceptionally, on the territory of neighbouring countries.
The start and finish are in Prvačina, the exact location will be known before the start. There is a possibility that the start will also be in a town in the immediate vicinity.
There are no intermediate checkpoints on the route. Shortening or disregarding the route is only possible in case of force majeure, when the health or life of the participant is at risk. In such a case, the organiser must be informed immediately.
Nevertheless, participants must stop and register at the Youth Hostel in Hodoš.
Please observe the road traffic regulations and any sections that are forbidden for cycling. Where there is a cycle lane, it is compulsory to ride on it!
1000km.si |
| 1000km.si Junior | ||
Start | June 19, 2026 at 21:00 |
| Start | June 19, 2026 at 21:00 |
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Finish | June 23, 2026 at 9:30 |
| Finish | June 21, 2026 at 10:00 |
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Max time | 85 hours |
| Max time | 37 hours |
Whoever reaches the finish within this time will be awarded the title ”Finisher 1000km.si 2026” or ”Finisher 1000km.si Junior 2026”. Participants arriving after this time will be classified in a special category but will not have finisher status.
2. Distances
1000km.si (1000 km bikepacking competition)
1000km.si Junior (500 km bikepacking competition)
3. Competition categories
1000km.si
Solo
– Men,
– Women.
Pairs (each of the pairs shall register in his/her own entry form and indicate the name and surname of his/her teammate in the entry form):
– Men,
– Women,
– Mixed.
Pair means that the riders are on the track together at all times. For more information see the section “Rules“.
In the event of one participant in a pair withdrawing, the other participant may continue to compete according to the rules applicable to solo participants, but may only be a finisher at the finish and cannot compete for a place.
1000km.si Junior is held in solo competition only.
4. Applications are accepted exclusively at https://bikepackingslovenija.si/1000-si-prijava/
Entries will be accepted until May 31, 2026 at the latest (exceptionally until June 14, 2026, but in this case without T-shirt and commemorative T-shirt)
or until the limit of paid entries is reached. An entry is confirmed when the entry fee is paid and received in the organiser’s account. Entries will be accepted in the order in which payments are received.
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 50.
Each competitor may apply for a transfer to another category until May 31, 2026. In this case, he/she must pay the entry fee if this is the case. If he transfers to a category with a lower entry fee, the difference will not be refunded.
Cancellations may only be made by email to bikepackingslovenija@gmail.com.
5. Ethical and moral standards
We strive to establish high ethical and moral standards at our events. We will therefore ask you a few questions when you register. After receiving your completed questionnaire, which asks general questions about your knowledge of the ethical and moral standards of bikepacking and your attitude towards your teammates, the organiser and volunteers, the organisers will review your answers and assess whether you have sufficient knowledge of the bikepacking rules and whether you meet the ethical and moral standards, and will either approve or reject your application. The decision at this stage will be final. Payment of the entry fee will only be possible after receipt of the completed questionnaire and confirmation of entry by the organiser. In the event of payment of the entry fee despite the refusal of the organiser or before the organiser’s decision, such payment will be treated as a donation and no refund will be made.
We suggest that you take the time to check the website https://bikepackingslovenija.si/faq/ before answering the questions, as there is a lot of useful information there and it is compulsory to familiarise yourself with the Competition Manual and the rules when you register. You may also get some hints for your answers there.
6. By registering, each participant agrees to the following:
- that he/she understands and agrees to the terms and conditions of participation set out in the Rules,
- agrees to comply with all points in the Rules,
- agrees to respect and promote bikepacking ethics,
- to maintain a respectful and friendly attitude towards teammates, organisers and volunteers, and to resolve any misunderstandings in a tolerant manner,
- to arrive at the start in good health and in good physical condition,
- that the Organiser accepts no responsibility for any health problems that may arise during the event as a result of a sudden event or negligence on the part of the competitor.
7. Entry fee
Your application will be confirmed after receiving the payment, but the following applies:
| 1000km.si | 1000km.si Junior | |||
| solo, pairs (ammount per member) | solo | |||
| until 10.2.2026 | 135 € |
until 10.2.2026 |
100 € | |
| until 31.3.2026 | 145 € | until 31.3.2026 | 110 € | |
| until 15.5.2026 | 160 € | until 15.5.2026 | 125 € | |
| until 31.5.2026 | 175 € | until 31.5.2026 | 140 € | |
| until 14.6.2026 | 210 € (but without a T-shirt and commemorative medal for the finishers) | until 14.6.2026 | 170 € (but without a T-shirt and commemorative medal for the finishers) | |
The closing date for applications is May 31, 2026, exceptionally until June 14, 2026, but in this case without a t-shirt and commemorative medal for finishers.
Payment of the entry fee takes place at the bank ammount of the organizer, you will receive the invoice by e-mail:
Športno društvo Bikepacking Slovenija
Prvačina 119
5297 Prvačina
Slovenia
tax number: 41498003 bank account: IBAN SI56 0475 1000 1548 122
BIC SWIFT: KBMASI2X
purpose: “1000km.si-name last name / name of couple”
In case of payment for several participants at the same time, send their names to bikepackingslovenija@gmail.com.
Refund of entry fee
The entry fee is non-refundable. In case of cancellation (until May 31, 2026), half of the amount paid can be carried over to the following year at the express request of the participant, but this option can only be used once. After this date, no carry-over is possible.
The competitor shall apply for the carry-forward of half of the entry fee exclusively via e-mail bikepackingslovenija@gmail.com.
The entry fee includes:
- participation in the competition,
- the use of a GPS tracker (if not done in another way, i.e. without a device provided by the organiser),
- timing,
- pasta and unlimited soft drinks at Hodoš,
- the possibility to take a shower and a short sleep at Hodoš,
- use of basic bike repair tools and a bike pusher,
- a commemorative finishers’ medal (only for solo, pairs and tandem riders; solo riders get a personalised one),
- a commemorative T-shirt,
- an unforgettable adventure you will remember for the rest of your life.
Entry fee does not include:
- anything that is not explicitly defined as being included in the entry fee.
8. Route 1000km.si
The 1000km.si 2026 route is expected to be 1005 km long with about 10000 vertical metres. More detailed information on the route is available at https://bikepackingslovenija.si/en/route-1000-si/.
The 1000km.si Junior route will be identical to the 1000km.si route, but will finish in Hodoš.
9. Equipment
Competitor’s equipment
Compulsory:
- Helmet,
- reflective vest,
- first aid,
- protective aluminium foil.
Bicycle equipment
Compulsory:
- technically complete bike,
- working READY front light (1 x on the balance and 1 x on the helmet) and rear light (1 x on the bike and 1 x spare among the luggage),
- spare batteries or adequate power supply for lights, navigation and other electronic devices,
- reflective strips on the frame, on the forks of the bike and on both heels of the cycling shoes.
There will be a technical inspection of the bike and equipment before the start. Without passing the technical inspection it will not be possible to participate in the competition.
10. Gps tracking
The organiser shall provide each participant with a gps tracker, for which the participant shall pay a security deposit of € 100. Gps tracking can also be done in another way, i.e. without the device provided by the organiser. In this case, each participant must follow the instructions of the organiser and download the appropriate application on his/her mobile phone and use it during the competition only in accordance with the organiser’s prior instructions.
In case the gps tracking device is provided by the organiser:
- Each participant will receive his/her own gps tracker, which he/she must place on the bike before the start.
- Upon arrival at the finish, each participant must return the gps tracker to the organiser, who will return the security deposit to the participant.
- In case of withdrawal, the participant must send the gps tracker to the organiser. The security deposit will be returned to the participant after the organiser has taken delivery of the gps tracker.
11. Briefing
The pre-competition briefing is mandatory for all participants in the solo and pairs competitions. The briefing will be conducted online (see program).
12. Prizes and ranking
There are no prizes.
In the event that there are, the overall winner will be the first to choose from the pool of prizes, then the fastest male/female, then in order of arrival at the finish and so on until the prize pool is exhausted.
Whoever arrives at the finish line first (subject to the bikepacking rules) in each category will be placed higher. The official results will be announced after a check of the adequacy of each participant’s ride, expected no later than 7 days after the end of the event.
13. Insurance
Competitors enter the competition at their own risk. The Organiser accepts no liability for any damage to competitors, their equipment, third parties or third parties’ belongings. Each competitor must agree to all the rules and consequences applicable to the 1000km.si and 1000km.si Junior competition upon registration.
Personal insurance: Each competitor must have his/her own accident insurance to cover all search, rescue and medical expenses and includes liability insurance.
14. Adequate preparedness
The competitor declares at the time of registration that he/she is physically fit and medically fit to compete in the 1000km.si or 1000km.si Junior.
15. Fair play
Helping anyone is prohibited.
The exception is helping another competitor whose health or life is in danger. Such assistance is compulsory!
16. Rules, infringements and penalties
Rules are a necessary evil and any violation will be punished. The amount of the penalty will be in time increments, in some cases followed by disqualification.
Please read the section https://bikepackingslovenija.si/en/rules-2/ carefully before entering.
Follow the rules of bikepacking and be a proud bikepacker.
There will be officials and volunteers on the course who will not be specifically marked and you will not notice them.
The organiser’s decision on any penalty imposed is final.
17. Complaints
All appeals must be made during the race or within half an hour of the competitor’s arrival at the finish in writing or orally with a deposit of € 50. Complaints about irregularities on the course by another competitor must be supported by evidence (photographic material, witnesses, …).
The organiser will inform the offender of the complaint and make a decision. The decision will be taken as soon as possible. The organiser’s decision is final.
18. Special provisions
Each participant must agree to the rules published on https://bikepackingslovenija.si/en/rules-2/. Without this agreement, participation is not possible.
Each participant competes at his/her own risk.
The competition is open to all, male and female, who are of legal age on the day of the competition.
The competition will be held in all weathers. The only exceptions are situations where the safety of the participants may be endangered (extreme storm, etc.). In this case, the organiser will accept a backup route or even decide to cancel the race.
In case of cancellation, the participant has the option of a refund of 70% of the entry fee already paid or a carry-over to the following year.
In case of force majeure (e.g. various epidemics and/or similar) beyond the control of the organiser, the competition will be postponed or cancelled. In this case, each participant has the option of a refund of 70% of the entry fee already paid or a carry-over to the following year.
The route will NOT be marked.
In case of withdrawal, the competitor must inform the organiser immediately.
19. Photodocumentation
Each competitor waives any claim for copyright of photographic or film material before, during and/or after the Event and waives any action against the Organiser and its partners for the use of his/her photographic or film material.
20. Slovenian Bikepacking Challenge
In 2026, the Slovenian Bikepacking Challenge will be held in a combination of the 1000km.si bikepacking competition and brevets organised by the Bikepacking Slovenia Sports Association. More detailed instructions are available at https://bikepackingslovenija.si/en/slovenian-bikepacking-challenge/.
Many can, few dare!