With just weeks to go until the event - and the excitement for the European Students Run 2026 is reaching the peak! Set to take place in the vibrant city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, on October 17 and 18, 2026, the event will run within the historic 30th anniversary edition of the NLB Ljubljana Marathon.

We are thrilled to announce that the main event has already surpassed a massive number of 18,000 registered runners. Within this crowd, we are proud to share that over 2,000 student runners have already secured their spots to participate in the European Students Run!

We want to see as many of you at the starting line as possible. To give everyone a fair chance to participate, we are happy to announce that the deadline to claim your special student discount has been extended to September 7. If you are a student aged 18-30, make sure to visit the EUSA Portal to create your profile and verify your academic eligibility. Once verified, you will receive a unique, non-transferable discount code to use during your final registration.

Please be aware that the main registration and final, absolute cut-off date to officially register via the NLB Ljubljana Marathon platform is September 15, 2026. To successfully join our ranks, you must select the "European Students Run" option during the registration process and enter your EUSA discount code before finalizing your payment. No late entries will be accepted after this date, so act fast!

We are also inviting all individuals on one hand and service providers and event organisers on the other, to participate in our survey on physical activity, with a special focus on running.

As we gear up for an unforgettable weekend in Ljubljana, EUSA is already looking toward the future. The bidding process for hosting the European Students Run in 2027 and 2028 is officially open! We are actively looking for running events in Europe who can host the Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10km races and wish to integrate and organize European student categories. The bids must be received by October 1, 2026. Institutions and organizers interested in taking up the baton are encouraged to contact the EUSA Sports Department at sports@eusa.eu.

Whether you are hitting the pavement in Ljubljana or looking to host us in the future, we can't wait to connect with you. For full event information, regulations, and registration links, please visit run2026.eusa.eu.