Enjoy a little paradise on Earth.

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SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Boat departures from Fažana to Brijuni:
9:00, 10:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 22:00

13:00 guided tour of Brijuni

15:00–18:00 consultations with a physiotherapist
18:00 dinner
19:45 race bib distribution
 

Sunday, March 29, 2026

8:00, 9:00 boat Fažana – Brijuni (for runners)

10:00 boat Fažana – Brijuni (for supporters)
8:00–10:15 race bib pick-up

10:30 start of the 10 km and 21 km race

12:30 awards ceremony

12:00–15:00 lunch

13:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:30 boat Brijuni – Fažana

By car to Fažana and then by boat to the island.

Help at the refreshment station, guide the runners, play or play music along the course,

photograph the runners,

and help create an unforgettable and beautiful event.

Intersport has been supporting Urbani tekači since 2006, and we are delighted that they have also supported our new challenge — organizing the running event on Brijuni.

The Brijuni Marathon was first organized in 2015 by Biseri Hrvatske under the guidance of Željko Konosić. Since then, Urbani tekači and our friends have gladly taken part every year, enjoying Brijuni to the fullest. We, Urbani tekači, have now taken on this pleasant yet responsible task of continuing the Brijuni running story. In 2025, we organized the Brijuni run for the first time.

Watch the video from the most recent Brijuni run.

Distance: 21 km and 10 km

Date: 29 March 2026
Start: 10.30

Location: Veliki Brijun

• Start near Hotel Karmen

• Finish near Hotel Istra

Registration:

• Entry fee for 10 km or 21 km: 48 EUR

  The entry fee includes:
  – boat transport to the island
  – admission to Brijuni National Park
  – finisher’s medal
  – electronic timing
  – lunch after the run

• Registration closes: when all spots are filled (up to 500 participants)

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• Register your companions as well:

• • Boat and National Park admission: 25 EUR

• • Sunday lunch: 20 EUR
     

Choose a single, double, triple, or quadruple room.

For everyone arriving on Brijuni already on Saturday, we suggest the following program:
– arrival in Fažana in the morning
– parking in the hotel’s secured parking area (12 EUR)
– boat transfer
– hotel check-in
– a social walk around the island with visits to the main attractions
– dinner and a lecture

Hotel reservations are collected together with the race registration.

It is incredibly helpful for us whenever we need support.

It helps us recover more easily and effectively after greater physical efforts.

Brijuni, a group of 14 islands off the western coast of Istria, have a rich history that stretches back more than 200 million years, when the islands were home to dinosaurs. Traces of their footprints can still be seen today on Veliki Brijun.

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During the Roman period, the islands flourished. Remains of Roman villas and Byzantine fortifications testify to this vibrant past. In the Middle Ages, especially from the 14th to the 16th century, Brijuni became almost completely uninhabited due to the spread of malaria and pirate attacks.

The islands remained deserted until the 19th century, when Austro-Hungarian industrialist Paul Kupelwieser eradicated malaria and transformed Brijuni into an exclusive health resort.

During this period, villas, hotels, and lavish parks were built, raising the islands to elite-destination status.

After the Second World War, they became the preferred retreat of Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito, who hosted numerous world leaders and film stars there.

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Today, Brijuni are a national park known for their unique nature, historical landmarks, and abundant wildlife. They remain a symbol of the harmony between history, culture, and natural beauty.