Charity Opera Marathon with Irena Yebuah Tiran
The Sponsorship Programme in Slovenia, operating under the auspices of the Anita Ogulin Association, and the Sponsorship in Culture Ambassador Irena Yebuah Tiran invite you to the Charity Opera Marathon – an event that brings together sport, culture and charity in a single day. It will take place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
The 42-kilometre route will connect the municipalities of Šmarješke Toplice, Novo Mesto, Šentjernej and Škocjan. At stops along the route, the sound of running feet will briefly give way to opera performances by Irena and her musical guests.
The Charity Opera Marathon raises funds for children and young people participating in the Sponsorship in Culture programme. The aim is to provide young people pursuing careers in culture with equal opportunities, so that their progress depends on their potential and effort rather than their family’s financial circumstances.
The marathon will start at 9 am in Otočec (near Šoferska restavracija Otočec), with the finish expected at 2 pm in Šmarjeta, in front of Moletova hiša.
Stops:
- Novo Mesto (Mrak Inn)
- Šentjernej (Primož Trubar Cultural Centre)
- Škocjan (Škocjan Cultural Centre)
- Šmarjeta (Cultural Centre)
Join Irena and run the whole marathon or just part of it – all for a good cause.
Registration is available via the link (available in Slovenian).
Charity remains at the heart of the marathon. While the funds raised during the first event supported young running and singing talents, this year they will support the Sponsorship Programme.
