Under the slogan RUN BACK INTO A GREEN TOMORROW, the first backward running race in Slovenia will take place between two of the most beautiful squares - the Mestni trg Square and Prešeren trg Square - with the purpose to promote green tourism and sustainable living, friendly towards people and nature.

The Green Lauf will be green from FINISH TO (RE) START. By promoting the friendly living in Ljubljana, the European Green Capital, we are spreading awareness about healthy and active leisure time. We run to support a green future and a clean, safe and nature-friendly environment. The organizers want to attract as many running groups from sports associations, institutions, organizations, businesses, local authorities and green destinations, which spread the green mindset across Slovenia and the world.
Together we create a green tomorrow! Instead of iron fences, the route will be marked by the legendary cheerleader team, the Dragon Ladies. Fan banners and the start-finish arena in front of the City house will be made entirely from recycled and waste materials by the Society Smetumet. Also the timing of the race will be green and fun.

To participate at the event, you can register online at www.zeleni-lauf.eventbrite.com or by email zeleni.lauf@nea-culpa.si. In order to participate you need to register your team of three people. If you do not have a team, you may find Green team mates at the event, which will be dedicated to the promotion of green activities in tourism, education and leisure.

The organizers of the event are the Ljubljana Tourism, the Agency for marketing in tourism Nea Culpa, Institute of sustainable tourism Goodplace, Society Smetumet and partners. After the European Mobility Week (16 - 22 September) and on the eve of World Tourism Day (27 September) and this year's major global conference on green tourism Global Green Day Destinations (27 - 28 September) this special backward running experience present itself as a unique running challenge.

Have you ever met the cheerleaders team, the Dragon Ladies? Now you will! The Green running route, which will take the runners between two of the most important Ljubljana's squares - the Mestni trg Square to the Preseren trg Square and back - will present a real wave of green energy with some surprises. Lifting up the runners' spirit will be the innovative animation group and the jazz band of Petra Polak. Join the most exciting run for a green tomorrow, which invites you on a very special Rendezvous with Green Ljubljana.