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Istria by UTMB 2027
Grožnjan, Croatia, 2 Apr 2027
Point-to-point ultra from Labin to Umag across eastern and central Istria, combining technical coastal and inland trail, medieval towns, forests, canyons, streams, and panoramic ridgelines.
5 distances from 22 to 167 km, up to 6,803 m of climb.
Distances
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167 km: 167 km, 6803 m of climb, highest point 1386 m, 2 Apr 2027.
Point-to-point ultra from Labin to Umag across eastern and central Istria, combining technical coastal and inland trail, medieval towns, forests, canyons, streams, and panoramic ridgelines.
167 km cut-off times
- PLOMIN LUKA, 15.7 km: 20:00
- MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, 34.8 km: 00:00, day 2
- POKLON, 51.4 km: 06:00, day 2
- BRGUDAC, 66.1 km: 09:00, day 2
- TRSTENIK, 83.3 km: 14:00, day 2
- BUZET, 98.6 km: 18:00, day 2
- BUTONIGA, 115.3 km: 23:00, day 2
- LIVADE, 130.9 km: 04:00, day 3
- GROŽNJAN, 146.6 km: 08:00, day 3
- BUJE, 153.6 km: 10:00, day 3
- Finish, 166.8 km: 14:00, day 3
167 km aid stations
- PLOMIN LUKA, 15.7 km
- MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, 34.8 km
- POKLON, 51.4 km
- BRGUDAC, 66.1 km
- TRSTENIK, 83.3 km
- BUZET, 98.6 km
- BUTONIGA, 115.3 km
- LIVADE, 130.9 km
- GROŽNJAN, 146.6 km
- BUJE, 153.6 km
On the course: assistance allowed, bag drop, medical, naak, power, rest area, showers, toilets, water.
167 km equipment
- Official mandatory equipment as specified on race page must be carried for entire race (mandatory)
- Running pack or belt to carry mandatory gear (mandatory)
- Bring your own cup/utensils (BYOU) for hot meals (recommended)
- If using poles, carry them for entire race; no collecting mid-race or storing in spare bags (recommended)
- No disposable cups/bowls/cutlery at aid stations (recommended)
- Waterproof packing for gear (recommended)
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111 km: 111 km, 4140 m of climb, highest point 1017 m, 3 Apr 2027.
Point-to-point mountain ultra from Buzet to Umag through inland Istria, linking ridges, forests, technical trail, and historic hill towns before descending toward the Adriatic finish.
111 km cut-off times
- PRAPOĆE, 14.8 km: 10:00
- TRSTENIK, 26.5 km: 13:00
- BUZET, 41.9 km: 17:00
- BUTONIGA, 58.6 km: 21:00
- LIVADE, 74.1 km: 01:00, day 2
- GROŽNJAN, 89.9 km: 05:00, day 2
- BUJE, 96.8 km: 07:00, day 2
- Finish, 110.7 km: 11:00, day 2
111 km aid stations
- PRAPOĆE, 14.8 km
- TRSTENIK, 26.5 km
- BUZET, 41.9 km
- BUTONIGA, 58.6 km
- LIVADE, 74.1 km
- GROŽNJAN, 89.9 km
- BUJE, 96.8 km
On the course: assistance allowed, bag drop, medical, naak, power, rest area, showers, toilets, water.
111 km equipment
- Official mandatory equipment as specified on race page must be carried for entire race (mandatory)
- Running pack or belt to carry mandatory gear (mandatory)
- Bring your own cup/utensils (BYOU) for hot meals (recommended)
- If using poles, carry them for entire race; no collecting mid-race or storing in spare bags (recommended)
- No disposable cups/bowls/cutlery at aid stations (recommended)
- Waterproof packing for gear (recommended)
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69 km: 69 km, 2367 m of climb, highest point 409 m, 3 Apr 2027.
Point-to-point trail race from Buzet to Umag featuring inland Istrian trails, wooded hills, hilltop towns, and a fast run-in toward the coast.
69 km cut-off times
- BUTONIGA, 17.4 km: 12:30
- LIVADE, 32.2 km: 16:00
- GROŽNJAN, 48.0 km: 19:30
- BUJE, 54.9 km: 21:00
- Finish, 69.1 km: 23:59
69 km aid stations
- BUTONIGA, 17.4 km
- LIVADE, 32.2 km
- GROŽNJAN, 48.0 km
- BUJE, 54.9 km
On the course: assistance allowed, medical, naak, power, toilets, water.
69 km equipment
- Official mandatory equipment as specified on race page must be carried for entire race (mandatory)
- Running pack or belt to carry mandatory gear (mandatory)
- Bring your own cup/utensils (BYOU) for hot meals (recommended)
- If using poles, carry them for entire race; no collecting mid-race or storing in spare bags (recommended)
- No disposable cups/bowls/cutlery at aid stations (recommended)
- Waterproof packing for gear (recommended)
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42 km: 42 km, 1018 m of climb, highest point 380 m, 3 Apr 2027.
Point-to-point marathon trail from Motovun to Umag, traversing inland Istrian paths, vineyards, hill towns, and rolling terrain toward the coast.
42 km cut-off times
- LIVADE, 5.1 km: 13:00
- GROŽNJAN, 20.9 km: 16:00
- BUJE, 27.8 km: 17:30
- Finish, 42.3 km: 20:00
42 km aid stations
- LIVADE, 5.1 km
- GROŽNJAN, 20.9 km
- BUJE, 27.8 km
On the course: medical, naak, power, toilets, water.
42 km equipment
- Official mandatory equipment as specified on race page must be carried for entire race (mandatory)
- Running pack or belt to carry mandatory gear (mandatory)
- Bring your own cup/utensils (BYOU) for hot meals (recommended)
- If using poles, carry them for entire race; no collecting mid-race or storing in spare bags (recommended)
- No disposable cups/bowls/cutlery at aid stations (recommended)
- Waterproof packing for gear (recommended)
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22 km: 22 km, 180 m of climb, highest point 297 m, 4 Apr 2027.
Point-to-point half-marathon trail from Grožnjan to Umag with rolling inland-to-coastal terrain and a fast finish into Umag.
22 km cut-off times
- BUJE, 6.9 km: 11:20
- Finish, 21.5 km: 14:00
22 km aid stations
On the course: medical, naak, water.
22 km equipment
- Official mandatory equipment as specified on race page must be carried for entire race (mandatory)
- Running pack or belt to carry mandatory gear (mandatory)
- Bring your own cup/utensils (BYOU) for hot meals (recommended)
- If using poles, carry them for entire race; no collecting mid-race or storing in spare bags (recommended)
- No disposable cups/bowls/cutlery at aid stations (recommended)
- Waterproof packing for gear (recommended)
Other editions
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Istria by UTMB 2026, 10 Apr 2026:
167K (167 km, 6603 m of climb, highest point 1392 m); 111K (111 km, 4147 m of climb, highest point 1012 m); 69K (69 km, 2220 m of climb, highest point 404 m).