CROATIA | TRAIL RUNNING | SELF GUIDED OR GUIDED TOUR
CROATIA TRAIL RUNNING - ISTRIA
Trail running holiday in Croatia. Active trail running – fastpacking on the Istrian Peninsula – Croatia’s Little Tuscany. An amazing running experience on the northern Adriatic Coast of Croatia with local gourmet and untouched nature surpluses.
On this trail running adventure you’ll venture off the beaten path to stunning national parks such as Brioni, Kamenjak Nature Park, cooling off in turquoise waters along the way. The trails on Istrian peninsula offer much more than exercise. You’ll discover each path has its own character. Whether you crave coastal routes, mountain trails, or charming city paths, Croatia has it all. Lace up your running shoes and get ready to explore this runner’s paradise.
Karst stones, olive groves, top quality wine and the glittering Adriatic Sea as the backdrop, Croatia makes it easy to find epic and inspiring trails to run. Croatia is a major producer of high-quality wine and olive oil. You’ll enjoy a Mediterranean feast wherever you go, with local products always at the forefront.
Istria – It’s often called Croatia’s Tuscany!
The beautiful coastal part of Istria with numerous beaches and untouched inland with rich history and with local produce are one of the reasons why Istria is ideal to escape from everyday life. Here people love truffly pasta dishes and love wine. Istrian trails with famous Parenzana roads are even better than Istrian beaches. Running along Istria’s many trails is an ideal way to get an up-close and personal view of the magical peninsula of the most western part of Croatia.
Facts:
- Activity: Trail Running / Fastpacking
- Length: 14–18 km/day or 18–25 km/day
- Price of guided tour: €1,795.00 /person (min. 6 people in group).
Note: This running tour is organized in a way that allows runners to choose a longer or shorter running course of a stage every day. Running takes place on carefully selected and most beautiful trails, both for longer and shorter courses. Courses are mainly scenic and aim to bring runners closer to the experience of Istria and its locals. Runners focuse on running and run exclusively in daily running gear. All needed services (luggage transportation, private and public transfers, accommodations, etc.) are arranged in advance and taken care of. This tour was designed by expert runners for runners.
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Itinerary
- Arrival to Buzet.
- Introductory meeting / Hotel, Buzet.
- Overnight in Hotel****, Buzet.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short transfer to starting point, Selce.
- Running from Selce to Motovun.
- Run – option 1 – Distance: 16 km | Elevation: +650 m
- Run – option 2 – Distance: 24 km | Elevation: +1,100 m
- Overnight in Hotel****, Motovun.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short transfer to the starting point, Tinjan.
- Running from Tinjan to Bale/Vale.
- Run – option 1 – Distance: 17.5 km | Elevation: +380 m
- Run – option 2 – Distance: 22.5 km | Elevation: +680 m
- Overnight in Hotel****, Bale/Vale.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Running from Bale/Vale to Rovinj via Barbariga and Zlatni rat.
- Run – option 1 – Distance: 16 km | Elevation: +150 m
- Run – option 2 – Distance: 23.5 km | Elevation: +350 m
- Overnight in Hotel****, Rovinj.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short transfer to the starting point, Fažana.
- Boat transfer to Brujini islands – Brijuni National Park.
- Running in Brijuni National Park.
- Return boat transfer to Fažana.
- Running from Fažana to Pula.
- Run – option 1 – Distance: 15 km | Elevation: +190 m
- Run – option 2 – Distance: 22 km | Elevation: +280 m
- Overnight in Hotel****, Pula.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Trail running from Pula to Premantura via Kamenjak Nature Park.
- Run – option 1 – Distance: 14 km | Elevation: +210 m
- Run – option 2 – Distance: 21 km | Elevation: +340 m
- Overnight in Hotel****, Premantura or Medulin.
Trail running holiday ends at the southwestern cape of magical Istria.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Optional: Transfer to airport (can be arranged – surcharge)
Trail running is synonymous to nature. A different way to experience Istrian peninsula and admire spectacular landscapes. Run along the famous Kamenjak trail, Brijuni National Park … Get to know the trails around the famous villages of Motovun and Grožnjan, in the land of the truffles, or discover trails near the Adriatic Sea.
Inclusions
Included in the tour price:
Full organisation of the tour – holiday.
Introductory briefing on day 01 – “face to face” in Buzet.
Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, vouchers, contact numbers and other needed information.
Digital maps with marked routes – course.
GPX track – digital track for phone, tablet or other navigation device.
Usage of phone App with navigation.
Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app – additional customer support.
6 nights B&B accommodation in hotels by itinerary.
All transfers according to the itinerary.
All luggage transfers according to the itinerary.
Optional: 7-day rental of trail running equipment (hiking poles, running backpack).
Reusable water bottle.
Tourist tax and VAT.
Exclusions
Not included in the tour price:
Travel to the start (Buzet) and from the end point of the tour (Premantura).
Food and drinks: lunch and dinner on all days.
Items of personal nature.
Travel Insurance.
Optional Extras
Optional arrangements that require a surcharge:
High season surcharge (June 1st–September 30th): €180 /person
Solo traveler supplement: €680.
Training plan prior to departure (special arrangement).
Guided Tours - May 2027
- Available date: From May 3rd to 9th, 2027.
- Price/runner: €1,795.00
- With experienced and licensed guide – Trail runner – Supervisor.
- Please, contact us for further info or booking.
Privately Guided Tour
Want to go trail running in a privately guided group?
We can organise a privately guided tour for 4 or more runners with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us for further information or booking.
Why run with us?
What matters most in life are the moments that make us feel alive, give us energy, and ultimately make us happy.
That is exactly what trail running means to us. We are passionate about discovering new places and new trails, setting ourselves new challenges, and simply enjoying time in nature. These experiences shape us, inspire us, and make us who we are.
Over the past two decades, we have gained invaluable experience through hard work in outdoor tourism, organizing running events and holidays, developing new projects, and spending countless days on the trails. This experience is something we are truly proud of. It is our greatest asset. And it is also what you can rely on when you travel with us. You become part of the places we love, the trails we choose to run ourselves, and the experiences that genuinely inspire us.
In the end, it is quite simple: we are a passionate team dedicated to creating some of the most memorable running moments of your life.
RUNNERS' IMPRESSIONS OF LIFE RUN TOURS
"This was our first time doing a self-guided trail running tour. We have always had a guide in the past, so I was a bit nervous. However, we loved it and would definitely choose this type again."
K.B. in 2026
Croatia Trail Running - Istria
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