Get ready, European Students Run 2026 is calling!

Following the massive success of the inaugural edition of the European Students Run in 2025, which united nearly 2.000 students from 34 countries, the event is back for 2026! We invite students and recent graduates from across Europe to join us in Ljubljana on October 17 and 18, for a weekend where sport meets education, inclusion and the vibrant spirit of European youth.

The 2026 edition is once again fully integrated into the world-class infrastructure of the NLB Ljubljana Marathon. Whether you are a casual jogger or a competitive athlete, there is a distance for every goal:
- Saturday, October 17: the high-energy 10 km run
- Sunday, October 18: the legendary half-marathon (21 km) and the endurance full marathon (42 km)

In 2026 the celebrations of running, healthy lifestyle and student engagement will reach new dimensions, celebrating also the 30th anniversary edition of the NLB Ljubljana Marathon. Run through the historic, car-free heart of one of Europe’s greenest capitals, cheered on by thousands of spectators along the route!

European Students Run is more than just a race. It is a movement aimed at promoting mental health, physical well-being and social inclusion through sport. By joining, you become part of an international community that values:
- Connection: meet peers from dozens of European countries;
- Sustainability: experience a race that prioritizes a greener future;
- Inclusion: we welcome all students, ensuring an accessible environment for runners of all capabilities and abilities.

True to our mission, the weekend will be preceded by an educational event, at which expert speakers, student mentors and students will exchange experiences and methods how to balance academic life and physical health. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, network, and prepare your mind before you lace up your shoes.

Registration for the European Students Run and the NLB Ljubljana Marathon is open. Who can join? Current university students and recent graduates aged 18-30, engaged in any European higher education can register; running in the NLB Ljubljana Marathon, and also competing in the category of the European Students Run. Participation at the standard marathon races is open also to non-students, so you can bring friends and family, and race together with them.

Special student discount codes are available to those who register at the EUSA Portal and verify their student & age eligibility. Registering through the EUSA Portal and NLB Ljubljana Marathon by joining the European Students Run category gives you access to subsidized fees, exclusive merchandise and a dedicated student networking opportunities.

Registration for discount codes will close latest on September 1, and for the run on September 15 - or earlier, if the capacity is reached. Don't wait - secure your spot now! Be part of the legacy, represent your university, and help us make 2026 the biggest European student running event so far!

Step 1: EUSA Portal @ https://portal.eusa.eu 
Register and verify your academic eligibility latest by September 1 to get the student discount code

Step 2: Run Registration @ https://ljubljanskimaraton.si/en/ 
Officially register latest by September 15; don't forget to select the student run and use the discount code