This past weekend was reserved for the 33rd edition of Plitvice Marathon. We believe that hearts of all runners are filled with many unforgettable experiences – the memories made during the last weekend will be talked about for a long time. A combination of beautiful deep-green woods, breathtaking crystal clear lakes and waterfalls and, of course, running cannot leave anyone indifferent!

The weekend started on Friday with marathon expo and start packages pickup. Saturday was reserved for 5 K race, as well as numerous races for kids. The winners of the 5 K race were Ante Živković, who also won the 5 K race in 2017, and Radmila Maksimović.

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1. Ante Živković – 16:53                                        1. Radmila Maksimović – 20:36
2. Ilija Milenković – 17:21                                     2. Maja Urban – 20:59
3. Tomislav Kopač – 17:27                                     3. Silvia Šimunović – 21:48

On Saturday night a hip-hop/rap band TBF held a concert in Mukinje. We are sure that they warmed you up pretty well for the race next day!

The Sunday morning was sunny and warm – a true summer day. Luckily, fresh breeze coming from the lakes and the woods offered some relief to runners during the (half)marathon race. Both marathon and half marathon started at the same time, at 9 am. There were more than 1000 runners from all over the world on the start line – more than 700 halfmarathoners and 300 marathoners! At 10:15 we greeted the first half marathoner at the finish line – Lajos Berec from Hungary took the first place in 1:14:14! He was followed by Tamas Nagy (1:14:24) and Goran Grdenić (1:16:49). The fastest among women was Croatian runner Nikolina Stepan (1:26:22). Tanja Samardžić won the second place (1:29:37) and Zita Kovacs was the third woman (1:32:49).

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1. Lajos Berec – 1:14:14                                                     1. Nikolina Stepan – 1:26:22
2. Tamas Nagy – 1:14:24                                                    2. Tanja Samardžić – 1:29:37
3. Goran Grdenić – 1:16:49                                                3. Zita Kovacs – 1:32:49
4. Antun Rudolf Pavelić – 1:16:50                                    4. Lucija Šćur – 1:35:39
5. Krešimir Balaško – 1:18:30                                            5. Csabane Csornyei – 1:35:50

We would like to especially congratulate everyone who finished the marathon race (326 runners)! It is widely known that everyone who manages to complete the Plitvice marathon course deserves admiration and esteem. In order to complete the course runners have to run smart and save their energy for the last hills. This year’s winners did it best – Hosea Kiplagat Tuei from Kenya was the first male runner and Matea Matošević Hačić was the first among women.

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1. Hosea Kiplagat Tuei – 2:36:57                                     1. Matea Matošević Hačić – 2:55:29
2. Moses Kipruto Kibire – 2:41:50                                    2. Hellen Jepkosgei Kimutai – 2:58:56
3. Milorad Vojvodić – 2:48:55                                            3. Nikolna Šustić Stanković – 2:59:34
4. Goran Murić – 2:55:05                                                    4. Marija Vrajić – 3:05:15
5. Xavier Sahuquillo Falco – 2:55:39                                5. Veronika Jurišić – 3:22:30

Team Neretvani won the marathon relay race in time 2:55:08.

The 33rd Plitvice Marathon was also a national championship (individual and team) in marathon. The medals went to:

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1. Milorad Vojvodić – 2:48:55                                           1. Matea Matošević Hačić – 2:55:29
2. Goran Murić – 2:55:05                                                   2. Nikolina Šustić Stanković – 2:59:34
3. Dejan Radanac – 2:58:37                                               3. Marija Vrajić – 3:05:15

The team title for both men and women teams went to AK Sljeme.

We would like to thank our partner and general sponsor Public institution Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Also, we would like to thank all the sponsors: FORD, Intersport, Coca Cola, Samsung, Ožujsko pivo, Electrolux, GRAWE, Dukat, Natural Wealth, GARMIN, Hrvatski atletski savez, Pekara Tušak, TZ općine Plitvička Jezera, Komunalac d.o.o., Općina Plitvička Jezera. And, of course, our media partners  3sporta.com, Sportske novosti, Lika Online i HRT Radio drugi program.

Sincere congratulations to all runners and new national champions!

The results are available at utrka.com. The results of the national championship are here, and the first photographs can be seen on the webpage 3sporta.com!

33rd Plitvice Marathon is scheduled for the following weekend, 2nd and 3rd June! There is just enough time for all final preparations. We are sure that you, runners, are just as excited as we are! All the hard work is finally behind you – now is time to take some rest, fill your energy reserves and visualize the race course. We know how mentally difficult these last days before a big race can be, so we wish you to stay relaxed and enjoy your time off running. We will surely give our best to make sure that everything during the weekend follows the plan!

Here is a detailed schedule of start packages pickup and all the races – you just have to be there on time, pick up your start package, put on a race bib, put your racing shoes on, and run!

Start packages pickup

Race schedule – Saturday

Concert at 9 pm!

Sunday:

• start packages pickup from 6 until 8 am
• marathon and half marathon start at 9 am

Our numerous volunteers will take care that everything on the race course goes well. A vehicle from our general sponsor Ford will drive in front of the leading runner!

See you on 2nd and 3rd June in Plitvice Lakes National Park!

The weekend reserved for the 33rd Plitvice Marathon is going to begin with 5 K race, followed by races for kids. Here is a detailed schedule for the first day of this two-day event. Our aim is to offer everyone a chance to race, regardless of age or level of fitness.

The first race will be the 5 K race. Around 500 runners of all nationalities are expected on the start line. The race will start on Saturday, 2 June at 17:30.

After the 5 K race is finished, races for kinds can start! Here is a schedule:

18:30 – kindergarten (girls)

18:35 – kindergarten (boys)

18:40 – 7th and 8th grade (girls)

18:50 – 7th and 8th grade (boys)

19:00 – 5th and 6th grade (girls)

19:10 – 5th and 6th grade (boys)

19:20 – Victory ceremony

19:30 – 1st and 2nd grade (girls)

19:35 – 1st and 2nd grade (boys)

19:40 – 3rd and 4th grade (girls)

19:45 – 3rd and 4th grade (boys)

19:50 – Victory ceremony

Afterwards, in order to relax and charge your batteries for the next day’s (half)marathon, we invite you to enjoy the concert of rap/hip-hop band TBF (starting from 9 pm).

See you at Plitvice Lakes on 2nd and 3rd June!

Dear runners,

It is with great joy that we announce that sensational rap band TBF from Split will be performing at 33rd Plitvice Marathon! The concert will be held on Saturday, 2 June at 9 pm. The guys from the band are well known for making a great atmosphere, so we are sure that you will enjoy the concert. It will be a great opportunity to relax, warm up for the next day’s race and get into the rhythm… And remember the words of one of TBF’s most famous songs: “Ništa mi neće ovi dan pokvarit”/”Nothing is going to spoil my day”.

Enjoy!

We are proud to announce that 33rd Plitvice Marathon will host individual and team national marathon championship in 2018. On 3 June Plitvice will cheer for the best Croatian marathoners, and, judging by the great development of long distance running in our country, it will be a very interesting race! Last time Plitvice Marathon hosted this event was in 2014, when Matija Grabrovečki won the male title (2:41;06) and Marija Vrajić was the first Croatian female runner (2:57;47). This year it will be the first time that both individual and team championship are held on the same date, and it will be exciting to see how the race will develop. Last year the championship was held in Rijeka – the titles were won by Robert Radojković and Bojana Bjeljac.
We wish good luck and plenty of success to all Croatian runners who will chase the title of the best Croatian marathoner in 2018!

Dear runners,

Less than two weeks are left until 33rd Plitvice Lakes Marathon. Plitvice Lakes Marathon is traditionally held during the first weekend in June. Runners can choose among several races – marathon, half marathon, 5 K and races for the youngest ones. Our idea is to ensure that every runner, regardless of age or training level, can enjoy racing and experience everything Plitvice Lakes Marathon and Plitvice Lakes National Park have to offer. Therefore we invite you to make the most out of your time and to explore oldest Croatian National Park. Every runner will find an entrance ticket for Plitvice Lakes National Park inside their start package. The ticket can be used once during the weekend.

Runners can pick up their start packages in ŠRC Mukinje sports hall, near the start area.

Start packages pickup schedule:

• Friday, 1 June 2018, 10 am – 20 pm
• Saturday, 2 June 2018, 10 am – 21 pm
• Sunday, 3 June 2018, 6 am – 8 am

We kindly ask all runners who will come earlier to Plitvice Lakes to pick up their start packages on Friday or Saturday and those who will come on Sunday to come on time, in order to avoid crowd and nervousness before the race.

Stay tuned for more information. See you soon on Plitvice Lakes!