ABOUT

The hinterland of Rijeka offers a labirinth of hidden trails suitable for trail running and hiking. Join us on the Second Edition of
RIJEKA TRAIL and explore them together.
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EVENT INFO

Edition: 3rd
Date: June 1st, 2019
Place: Rijeka & hinterland, Trsat Castle (start and finish)
Races: Studena - 37km, Grobnik - 27km, Veli Vrh - 14km
"Don't attack a hill from the very bottom; it's bigger than you are.”

- HARRY GROVES

THE RACES

Rijeka TRAIL has 3 different races/lenghts: STUDENA - 37km, GROBNIK - 27km, VELI VRH - 14km.
JUST CLICK the race (lenght) you want to run & find more about.

REGISTRATION INFO

Registration opens on December 1st, 2018 and closes on May 25th, 2019 at 12.00h or earlier, if the maximum number of 300 competitors has been reached (all 3 races together).  Registration is considered to be completed after you have submitted online pre-registration form & paid Entry fee until April 25th, 2019. All payments received after April 15th, 2019 will be treated as a LAST MINUTE registration.


PLEASE NOTE!

By submitting the registration form online, each competitor directly agrees that he/she will compete in the race at his/her own risk, that he/she is familiar with the rules and regulations of the race and will abide by those and that he/she is aware of the potential risks that this event poses.

By submitting the registration form online, each competitor directly agrees that he/she is familiar with the list of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT, extremely important for his own safety, and that with not having the same during the race he/she it is exposed to an increased risk of dehydration, hypothermia, inability to repair injuries, inability to call for help, inability to assist injured competitors and even death.

By submitting the registration form online, each competitor waives the possibility of transferring responsibility to the organizer of the race to other competitors or third parties. By submitting the registration form online, each competitor certifies his/her own medical ability to participate in this race and states to have the appropriate fitness level for this kind of competition.

All competitors who compete must have basic medical insurance. 
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RACE RULES

Please read the rules and follow the same in the spirit of fair play,  for your personal and other competitors security, as well as respect for nature and the organizer of the race. Thank you. 

RIJEKA

Rijeka is a modern city with the ever-present rebel note. The former industrial city changes its perspective and the development to the university, sports and tourism center. The rich culture and tradition, with a modern way of life gives Rijeka a special charm. Moreover, its hinterland is surrounded by greenery and nature, so it is perfect for trail running and hiking. 

USEFUL INFO

In the next few lines find more about race location (start and finish), how to get to there/Rijeka, public transportation,
accommodation, restaurants and more.

LOCATION

Location of the race start & finish is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Rijeka - Trsat Gradina (Trsat Castle), a medieval fortified town built by the Croatian Frankopan princes. Trsat is a part of Rijeka with the most beautiful view of the city center, Kvarner bay, islands and Ucka mountain in the distance.
Address: Trsatska Gradina (castle), 51000 Rijeka, Croatia

GETTING THERE / Rijeka

Find more about different transportation options.


There are several options, depending of your directions of arrival: coastline road, highway or local roads, and how fast/slow you want to come. To customize your trip just press the button and create your own way of arrival.

Rijeka has connection  with all Croatian and with some European towns with direct/connected bus lines. Plan your trip with Bus radar (timetable with domestic & international lines) on the button link below.

Rijeka has connection with all bigger Croatian towns with direct/connected train lines. Plan your trip with HZPP (timetable with domestic train lines) on the button link below.

Rijeka Airport is settled on island Krk, 30km from town. It has flight connections with other towns/airports in Croatia (Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Pula) and some european destinations. Some nearby airports: Trieste (Italy) , Ljubljana (Slovenia).

FROM CITY CENTRE TO TRSAT


You can reach Trsat by public transportation (bus), taxi or on foot. If you haven't been in Rijeka,
or if you want to warm up before the race, we suggest you a pleasant walk by Trsat stairs.

BUS - take a bus line No. 2 (Srdoci-Trsat) and exit at the bus stop in front of the Church 'Crkva Gospe Trsatske'.
TAXI - Taxi services are available in front of both stations, bus and train. The goal of your trip is Trsat Castle.
TRSAT STAIRS - a total of 539 stairs from the center of Rijeka are the shortest way to Trsat/Trsat Castle (altitude: 138m).

ACCOMMODATION

Rijeka offers a large and varied possibilities for accommodation, both in the city center, and in the suburbs, and of course in Trsat (race start and finish). Hostels, hotels, botel, rooms, apartments.
The choice is up to you :)

WHERE TO EAT

Visiting restaurants is one of the most pleasant ways of getting to know new places, and Rijeka offers many to choose from. Taste their fish, meat and vegetarian dishes as well as their exotic specialties. Experience the relaxed atmosphere of Rijeka's taverns & restaurants.

WELCOME TO RIJEKA TRAIL.