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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.
We board in Split and set sail for Brač Island, dropping anchor in Postira after a relaxed crossing of 12 NM (13.8 mi), roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. Along the way, we stop for a swim in the bay at Splitska. Postira makes for an easy first night, with a walkable waterfront and small tavernas serving Dalmatian classics before we settle in aboard.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Sailboat
We run from Postira through Dol to Škrip, Brač’s oldest settlement at roughly 3,000 years old. A stop at the Olive Oil Museum comes with a proper lunch before we sail on to Jelsa on Hvar Island (26 NM / 29.9 mi, 3.5 to 5 hours), with a swim stop along the way and the night spent in Jelsa’s harbor.
Running: 11 km (6.8 mi), +550 m (+1,804 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Sailboat
From Jelsa, we run up over Hvar’s ridge and down through Galešnik, Pitve, and Vrisnik, with a stop at Terra Arhaica in Vrisnik to explore the island’s wine and farming traditions. We then sail to the Pakleni islands (20 NM / 23 mi, 3 to 4 hours), with an optional water taxi into Hvar town for anyone after a livelier night.
Running: 13 km (8.1 mi), +700 m (+2,297 ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sailboat
Today’s run is a loop around Sveti Klement, the largest of the Pakleni islands, before we sail to Vela Luka on Korčula Island (18 NM / 20.7 mi, about 3 hours). We stop for a wine tasting on Korčula, plus a swim at Proizd, a small islet with some of the clearest water on the route.
Running: 7 km (4.3 mi), +100 m (+328 ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sailboat
A circular trail out of Vela Luka takes in Vela Spila, a cave with traces of human use going back thousands of years, before we sail on to Lastovo (18 NM / 20.7 mi, about 3 hours). Dinner is at a local tavern serving fresh, garden-to-table food, a fitting welcome to one of the Adriatic’s quietest islands.
Running: 10 km (6.2 mi), +500 m (+1,640 ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sailboat
Lastovo’s trails wind past pine forest and the island’s landmark chimneys, known locally as fumari, before we sail on to Komiža on Vis Island, the longest crossing of the trip at 36 NM (41.4 mi), about 6 hours.
Running: 11 km (6.8 mi), +400 m (+1,312 ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sailboat
The longest run of the trip heads from Komiža up and over Mount Hum to Dragodid, an abandoned stone village with sweeping views back over Vis. Weather permitting, we also stop by the Blue Cave before sailing to Stomorska on Šolta Island (30 NM / 34.5 mi, 4 to 5 hours).
Running: 16.5 km (10.3 mi), +850 m (+2,789 ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sailboat
The final leg is a short sail from Šolta back to Split (9 NM / 10.4 mi, about 1.5 hours), with breakfast served on board. We disembark by 9 am; anyone who wants a look at Split before heading home can join an optional short tour of the old town.
Meals: Breakfast
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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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