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Istria 100 by UTMB
Umag, Croatia
April 1, 2027 to April 4, 2027Date confirmed
168.2 km111.4 km69.6 km42.5 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+3
HRTrail Running · Croatia · 11 Events · 53 Races
Trail Running in Croatia
11 verified events with 53 individual races (2 confirmed dates) in Croatia complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events112 confirmed dates
Competitions53Races & courses
Distances6 - 168.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,140 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Medvednica Trail
Zagreb, Croatia
May 23, 2027Date confirmed
59 km31 km15 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
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Ćićarija Trail Run
Račja Vas, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
26.6 km24.8 km24.7 km24 km+8
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Croatia Montenegro Trail Challenge
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km20 km19 km18 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadMulti-Day+2
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Promina Trail
Drniš, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
56 km39 km23.5 km11.1 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Michael Gäbler · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Mljet Trail
Pomena, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km23.4 km13 km6 km
Public ParkLakes & Ponds+3
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Žumberak Trail
Jastrebarsko, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
104 km43 km15 km8 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Dalmacija Ultra Trail
Omis, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
121.8 km56.5 km26.4 km14.7 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027 | Istria 100 by UTMB | Umag, Istrische Županie, HR | Trail Running | 168.2 km111.4 km69.6 km42.5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2027 | Medvednica Trail | Zagreb, HR | Trail Running | 59 km31 km15 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ćićarija Trail Run | Račja Vas, Istrische Županie, HR | Trail Running | 26.6 km24.8 km24.7 km24 km |
| Date to be announced | Croatia Montenegro Trail Challenge | Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, HR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 22 km20 km19 km18 km |
| Date to be announced | Promina Trail | Drniš, Šibenik-Knin County, HR | Trail Running | 56 km39 km23.5 km11.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Mljet Trail | Pomena, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, HR | Trail Running | 42 km23.4 km13 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Žumberak Trail | Jastrebarsko, Stadt Zagreb, HR | Trail Running | 104 km43 km15 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Dalmacija Ultra Trail | Omis, Split-Dalmatien County, HR | Trail Running | 121.8 km56.5 km26.4 km14.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Mosor Grebbening | Gata, Split-Dalmatien County, HR | Trail Running | 37.5 km17 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Risnjak Trail | Crni Lug, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, HR | Trail Running | 32.7 km23.5 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Dalmatian Island Trail | Split, Split-Dalmatien County, HR | Trail Running | 125 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Croatia directory, RunningCompass curates 11 events comprising 53 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 6 km to 168.2 km and elevation gains up to +7,140 m. Key host locations include Umag, Zagreb, Račja Vas, Dubrovnik. Notable events in this selection include Istria 100 by UTMB, Medvednica Trail, Ćićarija Trail Run.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Croatia?
This overview currently includes 11 verified events featuring 53 individual races. Of these, 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 9 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Croatia?
Races in this selection span distances of 6 km to 168.2 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +7,140 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Croatia?
Top host locations include Umag, Zagreb, Račja Vas, Dubrovnik, Drniš. Representative events in the catalog include Istria 100 by UTMB, Medvednica Trail, Ćićarija Trail Run, Croatia Montenegro Trail Challenge. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Croatia?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 53 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.