Marathon and half marathon on the Adriatic coast through the historic center of Split — UNESCO World Heritage site
21st Split Marathon (Split Maraton) and Half Marathon 2021, scheduled for 28 February 2021, is postponed to 26 September 2021 (Sunday).
The marker on the map indicates the city in which the race takes place and does not display the exact start or finish location.
marathon 2020 — 586,
half marathon 2020 — 1.609
€27—68 (HRK 200—500) marathon,
€22—54 (HRK 160—400) half marathon
The Split Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Split, Croatia. The official name of the event is Split Maraton. About 3.000 athletes take part in marathon race and other competitions (586 runners completed marathon and 1.609 finished half marathon in 2020).
Marathon distance joined the traditional Split Half Marathon in 2021.
More about Split and its attractions you may find here.
The Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2020
Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Split Maraton)
The marathon race of 26.2mi/42.195km starts at 9:00 26 September 2021 (Sunday) from Riva promenade in Split.
Age limit: from 18 years old on 31 December 2021.
Half Marathon race, 13.1mi/21.097km (Splitski Polumaraton)
The half marathon race of 13.1mi/21.097km starts at 9:00 26 September 2021 (Sunday) from Riva promenade in Split.
Age limit: from 16 years old on 31 December 2021.
The course of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021 tracks through the historic center of the city — UNESCO World Heritage site, runs in the southern part of the town Solin and around the town of Vranjic which is called Little Venice. Runners move along the coast of the Kashtel Bay (Kaštelanski zaljev) and the Split Channel (Splitski kanal), around Marjan Hill with a forest park and the beach Bene.
The course of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2020 with altitude profile
The course of the Split Half marathon (Splitski Polumaraton) 2021 partly coincides with the marathon distance.
The course of the Split Half Marathon (Splitski Polumaraton) 2020 with altitude profile
Start and finish for all races of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021 is on Riva promenade near Diocletian’s Palace (Dioklecijanova palača) which is considered to be the best preserved palace of the Roman Empire period.
You may find the official course map of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021 here.
The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours, for completing the half marathon — 3 hours.
There are 11 water and nutrition stations on the marathon course, and 5 stations on the half marathon course. The stations provide runners with water, energy drink, fruit.
The route of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races AIMS.
You may sign up for races of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021 online.
The online registration is open till 10 September 2021 or till the slots last.
The entry fee for the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021 varies depending on the date of purchase:
till 31 December 2020 — €27 (HRK 200),
from 1 January till 31 May 2021 — €34 (HRK 250),
from 1 June till 31 August 2021 — €47 (HRK 350),
1—10 September 2021 — €68 (HRK 500) only bib number, no Race Pack.
The entry fee for the Split Half Marathon (Splitski Polumaraton) 2021 varies depending on the date of purchase:
till 31 December 2020 — €22 (HRK 160),
from 1 January till 31 May 2021 — €27 (HRK 200),
from 1 June till 31 August 2021 — €40 (HRK 300),
1—10 September 2021 — €54 (HRK 400) only bib number, no Race Pack.
You may have a discount for Double registration (Marathon/Marathon Relay and 5km Race, or Half Marathon and 5 km Race).
You may transfer your registration to another person at no charge till 1 September 2021 and later for a fee of €5 (HRK 35).
Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:
- Bib number with time measuring chip
- Goody bag
- Race T-shirt
- Race towel (for marathoners)
- Pasta party voucher
- Food and beverages stations, WC along the course and after the race
- Bag deposit
- Music entertainment along the course
- Finisher medal
- Foil blanket after finish
- On-line race results
- Digital race diploma with indicated finish time and photos from the distance
- Medical aid if necessary
You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number at the EXPO of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021 in the sport center Gripe (Osječka 11) in Split.
Registration desks schedule:
24—25 September 2021 (Friday — Saturday) from 10:00 till 20:00,
26 September 2021 (Sunday) on race day from 7:00 till 8:00.
To get your Race Pack you should show your ID with photo (passport), your confirmation email (printed or on the screen).
You may authorize another person to collect your Race Pack. The collecting person needs to present your confirmation email, a copy of your ID.
No health certificate is required to enter any race of the Split Marathon (Split Maraton) 2021.
Men (marathon)
1. Ndiwa Kipkurui Sakong (KEN) 2:18:08
2. Evans Kipngetich Tanui (KEN) 2:20:46
3. Goran Grdenić (HRV) 2:32:09
Women (marathon)
1. Nikolina Šustić Stanković (HRV) 2:49:52
2. Marija Vrajić (HRV) 2:55:43
3. Lisa Ring (SWE) 3:00:52
* Source: my.raceresult.com
Find your result and the results of your friends and companions here.
Organizer’s address:
Gotovčeva 6,
21 000 Split
Croatia
tel. + 385 989 94 45 98
Social media:
* The race information is from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. Always check the official website for the most up-to-date information. If you see any mistake, please, write to admin@letsportpeople.com.
Date: 23 February 2020
Temperature: 5°C – 16°C (41°F – 60°F)
Wind: 8 km/h (5 mph)
Date: 24 February 2019
Temperature: 2°C – 12°C (36°F – 54°F)
Wind: 16 km/h (10 mph)
Date: 25 February 2018
Temperature: -1°C – 7°C (31°F – 45x°F)
Wind: 39 km/h (24 mph)
You may get to Split from Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, by bus or by train. See prices and schedules here.
From your nearest airport (based on your IP):
Prices are for round trip flights 24 September 2021 — 27 September 2021. Price information is automatically renewed. You may check flight prices for other dates here or use the search form in the right upper column (desktop).
You may use public transport, taxi, or preordered transfer to get to Zurich from the airport and back.
If over the past 6 years your flight within European Union, Turkey or to these countries was delayed for more than 3 hours or cancelled, if you missed a connection flight because of delay, if you were denied boarding because of overbooking you are eligible for compensation of 125—600 € according to European Commission Regulation 261/2004 and Turkish Regulation On Air Passenger Rights. You may check your case for free here, it takes 2 minutes. No fee is charged until the compensation is paid.
Race participants are fully responsible for their life, health and any consequence that may result from running a distance. Keep in mind that ordinary health insurance does not cover participation in sport events. Special sport insurance is preferable.
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Do you feel energetic after the race? Do you need to entertain your bored supporters? Are you really interested in something other than running? Excursions in Split and surroundings are here.
M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km
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