Soča Outdoor Festival

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Sports & AdventureTolmin
DatesDates TBA · Usually SummerCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe festival's location, at the confluence
Language["sl"]Currency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Soča Outdoor Festival in Tolmin

The Soca Outdoor Festival is a three-day trail running event in Tolmin, set where the alpine Soca and Tolminka rivers meet beneath the Julian Alps. Alongside its core running program, participants can add kayaking, rafting, or hiking, with the 2026 edition scheduled for June 26-28.

The Soca Outdoor Festival brings three days of trail running to Tolmin, staged at the confluence of the Soca and Tolminka rivers beneath the Julian Alps, in a valley already well known among kayakers and rafters for the Soca's striking turquoise water.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's location, at the confluence of the Soca and Tolminka rivers, gives runners a course through terrain widely regarded among river and whitewater sport enthusiasts as some of the most striking in the Alps, since the turquoise Soca is a major draw for kayakers and rafters in its own right

02

The mystery stays covered

Rather than limiting itself to trail running, the festival deliberately layers in water and hiking options, letting participants combine a competitive trail run with rafting or kayaking on the same trip, a multi-sport structure not common among Slovenian running events

03

The city starts moving

Set against the backdrop of the Julian Alps, the three-day format gives visitors enough time to sample several of the valley's signature outdoor activities rather than a single race day

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival draws on the Soca Valley's established reputation as one of Europe's premier whitewater destinations

Water and renewal

Living ritual

folding that existing paddling culture into a running-centered event rather than treating the river as scenery alone

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Summer

Getting around

For Soča Outdoor Festival, plan transport around the exact Tolmin venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Technical trail running gear for race participants, including moisture-wicking layers and trail shoes; spectators should bring casual outdoor clothing and rain protection, since June weather...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Soča Outdoor Festival, stay near the part of Tolmin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["sl"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.18 N, 13.73 EOpen in Google Maps

Tolmin, Soča Valley, Slovenia

Nearest airportTRS — Trieste
TransportFor Soča Outdoor Festival, plan transport around the exact Tolmin venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Soča Outdoor Festival, stay near the part of Tolmin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tolmin via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tolmin, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearTechnical trail running gear for race participants, including moisture-wicking layers and trail shoes; spectators should bring casual outdoor clothing and rain protection, since June weather in the Soca Valley can shift quickly.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Soča Outdoor Festival?

Soča Outdoor Festival is listed for Multiple months · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Soča Outdoor Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Tolmin, Slovenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tolmin, Soča Valley, Slovenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsoca-outdoor.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Summer
Source statusOfficial source linked
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