Trail running
A climb that forgives nothing.
The trails of Stolovi, the Meljanica valley and the Ibar gorge — elevation, changing ground and terrain that punishes a badly judged pace.
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Stolovi · Ibar · Kraljevo
One team.
Four elements.
Kraljevo, the capital of extreme sport. Four athletes, four disciplines and one shared result — mountain, river and air in a single uninterrupted race.
August 2027 · registration opens 1 January 2027
How the race works
Four specialists. One line to the finish.
A team is four athletes, each the best at their own discipline. The race is built through four consecutive stages: from the ridge of Stolovi into the air, from the air onto the trails, and from the trails to the Ibar. The result is shared — the strongest are not individuals, they are teams.
- Trail running
- Paragliding
- Mountain biking
- Kayak
Four elements
Disciplines
All four carry equal weight. They differ in terrain, not in importance.
Paragliding
Off the ridge, straight into the air.
The slopes of Stolovi are the cradle of Serbian paragliding — the first flights took off from the village of Bogutovac back in 1986.
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Mountain biking
Technique before power.
Forest roads and the ridges of Stolovi and Goč. Long climbs, fast descents and sections where the race is decided by your choice of line.
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Kayak
The last element is water.
The Ibar is first-class kayaking water — rapids, flat stretches and transitions that demand both power and the ability to read the river.
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Kraljevo, Stolovi and the Ibar
Kraljevo
A town between a mountain and two rivers, with a long tradition in kayaking, mountain sport and aviation. The race base is Mataruška Banja — thermal springs, accommodation and direct access to the Ibar.
Mount Stolovi
The ridge above Kraljevo: terrain for running, mountain biking and paragliding. Wild horses have lived on its plateaus for decades.
The river Ibar
Rapids and calm water that have produced kayakers for generations. The Ibar gorge is, at the same time, a paradise for trail running.
Why 4 Elements
Why here
Team format
Four specialists, one result. Nobody gets through alone.
Genuine terrain
Mountain, river and air within twenty kilometres of the town centre.
Four disciplines
Running, bike, kayak and paragliding in one continuous race.
Local knowledge
The people organising this race are from here and know the ground by heart.
2027 edition
Key information
- Race date
- August 2027Exact date announced soon.
- Registration opens
- 1 January 2027
- Location
- Stolovi and the Ibar, KraljevoBase: Mataruška Banja.
- Team
- Four athletesOne for each discipline.
- Categories
- Announced soon
- Entry fee
- Announced soon
Latest
News
Prijave se otvaraju 1. januara 2027.
Trka se održava u avgustu 2027. Tačan datum objavljujemo kada bude potvrđen. Prijave timova otvaraju se 1. januara 2027.
Pokrenut blog o disciplinama i terenu
Počinjemo da objavljujemo tekstove o svakoj disciplini, o stazama Stolova, o Ibru i o ljudima koji su ove sportove doneli u Kraljevo.
Predstavljeni Stolovi i Kraljevo kao domaćin
Planina Stolovi, Ibarska klisura i dolina Meljanice predstavljeni su kao teren buduće trke, sa Mataruškom Banjom kao bazom takmičenja.
Doneta odluka o izradi zvaničnog sajta
Odlučeno je da trka dobije zvanični sajt na šest jezika, sa informacijama za takmičare, galerijom i pričama sa terena.
Ideja i osnivanje
Pokrenuta je ideja o timskoj ekstremnoj trci na Stolovima i Ibru, koja bi na jednom mestu spojila četiri discipline i četiri takmičara.
Organisation
Safety is a plan, not a promise
A race across mountain, river and air means three kinds of risk and three separate teams covering them. This is what already has to be in place.
Coordination across three terrains
Mountain, water and air each have their own team and radio link. No stage starts before the previous one is closed.
Compulsory briefing
No briefing, no start. It covers the course, the withdrawal points and the procedure in case of an incident.
Medical and rescue support
Team positions and procedures will form part of the official regulations, not a general statement.
The organiser may stop the race
Weather on the mountain and on the water can turn in half an hour. A decision to stop always outranks the schedule.
The detailed safety plan will be published with the regulations. Until then we make no unverified promises and claim no certificates — only what is certain is written here.
Film
The terrain, moving
Support
Partners
Space for event partners.
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Gather four.
Take the elements.
Registration opens on 1 January 2027. Leave your email and be among the first to know.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When does the 4 Elements race take place?
The race takes place in August 2027. The exact date will be published as soon as it is confirmed.
When does registration open?
Team registration opens on 1 January 2027. Leave your email on the site and we will tell you that day.
How many athletes make up a team?
A team is four athletes — one for each discipline: trail running, mountain biking, kayak and paragliding.
Can I take part on my own?
No. 4 Elements is a team race and the result is shared. Four athletes are required.
Where is the race held?
On Mount Stolovi and the river Ibar near Kraljevo, in central Serbia. The race base is Mataruška Banja.
What is the entry fee?
The entry fee has not been set yet. It will be published before registration opens, together with categories and conditions.
Are the courses known already?
They are not officially confirmed. Once they are, we will publish them with a date and version marker, along with GPX files.