Istria Trail Running Holiday
CROATIA | TRAIL RUNNING HOLIDAY | SELF GUIDED
1.295,00 €
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
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.
Note: This running tour is organized in a way that allows the runner to choose a longer or shorter stage – running course every day. The run takes place on carefully selected and most beautiful trails, both for longer and shorter routes. The courses are mainly scenic and aim to bring the runner closer to the experience of Istria and its locals. The runner focuses on running and runs exclusively in daily running gear. All other accompanying activities (luggage transportation, transfers, accommodations, etc.) are taken care of.
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Activity: Walking tour
- Type: Self guided tour | Guided tour
- Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
- Date: March 15th–November 15th
- Start: Buzet, Croatia
- End: Premantura, Croatia
- Day 1: Any day of the week.
- Accommodation: Small hotels ****
Guided Tour – May 2026
- Available guided tour date: May 4th to May 10th, 2026.
- Price: 1.795,00 €/person
- With experienced and licensed guide – Trail runner – Supervisor.
- Please, contact us for further info or booking.
Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 | BUZET
Welcome to Buzet, Istria!
- Arrival to Buzet.
- Introductory meeting / Hotel, Buzet.
- Overnight, Hotel Vela Vrata ****
DAY 2 | BUZET TO MOTOVUN | STAGE 01
Trail Running from Buzet to Motovun.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short transfer to starting point, Selce.
- Running from Selca to Motovun.
- Run – option 1: 16 km | +650 m
- Run – option 2: 24 km | +1.100 m
- Overnight, Hotel Kaštel, Motovun ****
DAY 3 | MOTOVUN TO BALE | STAGE 02
Trail Running from Motovun to Bale Vale.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short transfer to starting point, Tinjan.
- Running from Tinjan to Bale.
- Run – option 1: 17.5 km | +380 m
- Run – option 2: 22.5 km | +680 m
- Overnight, Hotel La Grisa, Bale ****
DAY 4 | BALE TO ROVINJ | STAGE 03
Trail Running from Bale Vale to Rovinj.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Running from Bale Vale to Rovinj via Barbariga and Zlatni rat.
- Run – option 1: 16 km | +150 m
- Run – option 2: 23.5 km | +350 m
- Overnight, Hotel Delfin, Rovinj ****
DAY 5 | ROVINJ – BRIONI PARK – PULA | STAGE 04
Trail Running from Fažana to Pula.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Short transfer to starting point, Fažana.
- Boat transfer to Brujini islands – park.
- Running around Brijuni National park.
- Return boat transfer and running to Pula.
- Run – option 1: 15 km | +190 m
- Run – option 2: 22 km | +280 m
- Overnight, Hotel Histria, Pula ****
DAY 6 | PULA – KAMENJAK NATURE PARK – PREMANTURA | STAGE 05
Trail Running from Pula to Premantura.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Running from from Pula to Premantura via Kamenjak Nature park.
- Run – option 1: 14 km | +210 m
- Run – option 2: 21 km | +340 m
- Overnight, Hotel Premantura/Medulin, Bale ****
DAY 7 | PREMANTURA AND MEDULIN
The trail running holiday ends at the southwestern cape of magical Istria.
- Breakfast in Hotel.
- Optional: Transfer to Airport …
Why run this tour?
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Istrian peninsula.
- Unique running – walking trails.
- Run on peaceful trails linking historic, hilltop villages and picturesque seaside towns.
- Beautiful coastal towns of , Pula, Rovinj and Medulin.
- Visit the unspoiled Brijuni National Park–once the vacation spot for aristocrats of Yugoslavia.
- Run on Kamenjak Nature Park – a runners’s paradise.
- Motovun – Experience a magical town, located on a hill above the Mirna valley.
- Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.
- Enjoy magical Istria – Taste the richness of Istrian culinary.
- Taste the richness of Istria – “Croatia’s Little Tuscany”.
- Learn about Croatia’s wine growing industry and taste the latest vintages.
- Welcoming hosts and expert staff.
- Only the best trail running itinerary prepared by us – 25 years of experiences with tours in Croatia.
- This tour is designed by expert runners for runners.
Why run this tour?
- Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Istrian peninsula.
- Unique running – walking trails.
- Run on peaceful trails linking historic, hilltop villages and picturesque seaside towns.
- Beautiful coastal towns of , Pula, Rovinj and Medulin.
- Visit the unspoiled Brijuni National Park–once the vacation spot for aristocrats of Yugoslavia.
- Run on Kamenjak Nature Park – a runners’s paradise.
- Motovun – Experience a magical town, located on a hill above the Mirna valley.
- Stay in charming Mediterranean accommodations.
- Enjoy magical Istria – Taste the richness of Istrian culinary.
- Taste the richness of Istria – “Croatia’s Little Tuscany”.
- Learn about Croatia’s wine growing industry and taste the latest vintages.
- Welcoming hosts and expert staff.
- Only the best trail running itinerary prepared by us – 25 years of experiences with tours in Croatia.
- This tour is designed by expert runners for runners.
Pieces of your trip's magical mosaic
For surcharges, extras or any other wishes you might have, please contact us via email and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Included
Full organisation of the tour - holiday.
Introductory briefing on day 1 - "face to face" with welcome drink.
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 (Triglav Trail Run).
Tourist tax and VAT.
Not included
- Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip - holiday.
- Food and drinks: lunch on all days and dinner.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
Optional Extras
- High season (June 1st–September 30th): 180 €/person
- Solo traveler supplement: 680 €.
- Training plan prior to departure (special arrangement).
Do you wish to go trail running in a private guided group?
We can organise a private guided tour for 4 or more runners with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us for further information or booking.
Experiencing Istria while Trail Running
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 by riding bike. Here people loves truffly pasta dishes and has a wine obsession.
A trail running tour across Istria is a perfect blend of the region’s most stunning trails. This is a truly unique adventure, where runners get to experience the heart of the peninsula, known for its distinct red soil and rich local produce—olives, wine, honey—and the rugged Adriatic coastline. Well, not entirely rugged, but dynamic, full of hidden coves, charming seaside villages, and breathtaking beaches. For those who love remote trails, this tour is a true reward—offering incredible nature, picturesque villages, and authentic encounters with the warm-hearted locals, the Istrians.
Experiencing Istria while trail running
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 by riding bike. Here people loves truffly pasta dishes and has a wine obsession.
A trail running tour across Istria is a perfect blend of the region’s most stunning trails. This is a truly unique adventure, where runners get to experience the heart of the peninsula, known for its distinct red soil and rich local produce—olives, wine, honey—and the rugged Adriatic coastline. Well, not entirely rugged, but dynamic, full of hidden coves, charming seaside villages, and breathtaking beaches. For those who love remote trails, this tour is a true reward—offering incredible nature, picturesque villages, and authentic encounters with the warm-hearted locals, the Istrians.
At LIFE Croatia we specialise in designing epic trail running and fastpacking tours. This exceptional trail running tour was born during those late autumn days when we were running through Istria. That’s when the idea came—why not create a tour that brings together all the most beautiful trails and the stunning nature that Istria has to offer?
Matey Mejovsek
LAJF INc.
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