Photo: Michael Gäbler · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Split Marathon
Split / Dalmatien, Croatia
February 13, 2027 to February 14, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
City RunKids & Youth Races+5
HRCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Croatia: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
27 verified events (16 confirmed dates) and 142 races in Croatia with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events2716 confirmed dates
Competitions142Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 168.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,140 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Bob Ramsak · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB World Series
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
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Grawe Zadar Night Run
Zadar, Croatia
April 3, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5 km2.5 km
City RunCulture & History+3
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsObstacle Course RacingSpartan Race Series
Santa Domenica Trifecta
Sveta Nedelja, Croatia
April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027Date confirmed
21 km10 km5 km
Kids & Youth RacesNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Dubrovnik Half Marathon (Runners’ Days)
Dubrovnik, Croatia
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km5 km2.5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+4
Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Medvednica Trail
Zagreb, Croatia
May 23, 2027Date confirmed
59 km31 km15 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Pula Marathon
Pula, Croatia
September 17, 2027 to September 19, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km5.99 km
City RunMulti-Day
Photo: Bob Ramsak · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Ćićarija Trail Run
Račja Vas, Croatia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
26.6 km24.8 km24.7 km24 km+8
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027 | Split Marathon | Split / Dalmatien, Split-Dalmatien County, HR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
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 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Grawe Zadar Night Run | Zadar, Zadar County, HR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km2.5 km |
| Apr 3, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027 | Santa Domenica Trifecta | Sveta Nedelja, Split-Dalmatien County, HR | Obstacle Course Racing | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | Dubrovnik Half Marathon (Runners’ Days) | Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, HR | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km2.5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2027 | Medvednica Trail | Zagreb, HR | Trail Running | 59 km31 km15 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2027 - Sep 19, 2027 | Pula Marathon | Pula, Istrien, HR | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5.99 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 | Rijeka Run | Rijeka, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, HR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km6 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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Croatia in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 27 public events and 142 individual races, including 16 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Obstacle Course Racing. Adriatic coastal races in Split, Dubrovnik, and Zadar plus karst trails in Istria and Velebit. Key host locations include Split / Dalmatien, Umag, Zadar, and Sveta Nedelja. Notable events in the selection include Split Marathon, Istria 100 by UTMB, and Grawe Zadar Night Run.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 168.2 km, reaching up to +7,140 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Croatia includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Croatia?
RunningCompass currently lists 27 verified events with 142 individual races in Croatia. A total of 16 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Split Marathon, Istria 100 by UTMB, and Grawe Zadar Night Run.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Croatia?
Events in Croatia focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Obstacle Course Racing. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 168.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Split / Dalmatien, Umag, Zadar, and Sveta Nedelja.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Croatia?
The most selective courses in Croatia climb up to +7,140 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Croatia?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
