A week that starts in Split, Croatia and ends somewhere down the Dalmatian coast runs on two speeds: running and sailing, nothing in between. On trail days, we tackle rocky singletrack, a procession route through Brač’s oldest village, and ridgelines above Hvar’s vineyards; on boat days, we swim in coves that don’t show up on most maps and eat dinners that taste like they were caught that morning. There’s wine tasting on Korčula, olive oil straight from the source on Brač, and a nightly anchorage that changes the view every time. Running and sailing rarely get billed as a matching pair. Croatia argues otherwise. Shoes on, then shoes off, repeat.
Choose this if you'd like to join an open group departure, perfect for solo travelers, couples, and friends.
This 8-day route sails one-way from Split to Dubrovnik, tracing a string of islands most travelers only see from a plane window: Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni islands, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet, and the Pelješac peninsula. Each morning starts with a trail run, anywhere from 4 to 8 miles (6.5 to 13 km), before the boat carries the group to the next stop. Days mix ancient villages, olive oil tasting, wine stops, and swims in coves that are hard to reach any other way, with Mljet National Park and some of the Adriatic's clearest lagoons among the highlights. We disembark in Dubrovnik, ready for the old town's marble streets after a week spent mostly in trail shoes. It runs with a larger 3-person crew (skipper, running guide, and hostess) aboard a catamaran, and being a one-way sail rather than a loop, it comes at a higher price than the round-trip route.
Choose this if you'd like to join an open group departure, perfect for solo travelers, couples, and friends.
This 8-day round-trip route sails out of Split and back again, looping through Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni islands, Korčula, Lastovo, Vis, and Šolta. Trail runs range from about 4 to 10 miles (7 to 16.5 km) a day, taking in everything from Hvar's lavender-lined ridges to Vis's abandoned stone village of Dragodid and, weather permitting, the Blue Cave. The boat closes the loop each evening, so mornings are built around running and afternoons around sailing, swimming, and the odd wine tasting. It's the same rhythm as the Split-to-Dubrovnik route, just doubled back on itself, for travelers who'd rather start and end in the same place. It runs with a 2-person crew (skipper and running guide) aboard a sailboat, and since the boat returns to where it started, it's the more affordable of the two routes.
Choose this if you're coming as a group and would like to charter the whole boat to yourselves.
This 8-day route sails one-way from Split to Dubrovnik, tracing a string of islands most travelers only see from a plane window: Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni islands, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet, and the Pelješac peninsula. Each morning starts with a trail run, anywhere from 4 to 8 miles (6.5 to 13 km), before the boat carries the group to the next stop. Days mix ancient villages, olive oil tasting, wine stops, and swims in coves that are hard to reach any other way, with Mljet National Park and some of the Adriatic's clearest lagoons among the highlights. We disembark in Dubrovnik, ready for the old town's marble streets after a week spent mostly in trail shoes. With the whole catamaran and its 3-person crew to yourselves, and being a one-way, it comes at a higher price than the round-trip route.
Choose this if you're coming as a group and would like to charter the whole boat to yourselves.
This 8-day round-trip route sails out of Split and back again, looping through Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni islands, Korčula, Lastovo, Vis, and Šolta. Trail runs range from about 4 to 10 miles (7 to 16.5 km) a day, taking in everything from Hvar's lavender-lined ridges to Vis's abandoned stone village of Dragodid and, weather permitting, the Blue Cave. The boat closes the loop each evening, so mornings are built around running and afternoons around sailing, swimming, and the odd wine tasting. It's the same rhythm as the Split-to-Dubrovnik route, just doubled back on itself, for travelers who'd rather start and end in the same place. With the sailboat and its 2-person crew to yourselves, and since the boat returns to where it started, it's the more affordable of the two routes.
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Both routes are beginner-friendly, though a base level of trail running fitness helps. Daily runs average around 6.2 miles (10 km), with up to 2,789 ft (850 m) of elevation gain on the longest day, mostly on rocky gravel roads and singletrack, taking 2 to 4 hours depending on the day.
With two guides typically on hand, the group can split into faster and more relaxed paces, and anyone who’d rather skip a day can stay aboard, swim, or join another activity instead.
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Group sizes and pricing
A Croatia running tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Croatia running tour is Split. To get there, most people fly into Split Airport (SPU). From there, you can take a shuttle service, taxi, or rent a car to reach Split.
You will meet your guide in Split on Day 1.
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Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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