Advent Zadar

Location Zadar
Date 24-11-2024 - 06-01-2025

During this six-week period, Zadar turns from a summer into a winter fairytale with Christmas concerts, workshops, theatre plays and lots and lots of tasty foods.

Dance, ice-skate, laugh and simply enjoy the magical atmosphere. Especially during the New Year’s Eve when the whole town turns into a big party!

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Zadar Christmas Run

Location Zadar
Date 21-12-2024

Zadar Christmas Run 2023 is a sporting event organized as part of the Advent in Zadar.

In its first edition in 2019, it generated enormous interest and 600 runners reported the race. It runs from Puntamika to Advent. For the race, red Christmas caps are prepared for all competitors, as well as commemorative red T-shirts. Part of the funds is donated to the General Hospital in Zadar - children's department.

*photo: Iva Perinčić

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Škraping International Trekking Race

Location Tkon
Date 01-03-2025

Have you tried škraping? If you are a true wild soul and an adrenaline junkie, it is THE sport for you. The unique international trekking race on sharp island rocks on the Island of Pašman is divided into three categories ranging from 12 to 47 kilometres. Rock on on the rough rocks!

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Dugi otok Trail

Location Dugi Otok
Date 15-03-2025 - 15-03-2025

Trail race through the fascinanting sights of  Park of the nature Telašćica in the Zadar archipelago, which begins and ends in Sali, tourist village on the coast of this island.

Join us on the island of great diversity and contrasts, the largest one in the northern Dalmatian island group. Here where the coast is characterized by sharp contrasts such as steep and stunning rocks of Telašćica Nature Park to the quiet lagoons and sandy beaches where you can enjoy in pristine nature and sea. These are the main reasons why the park gained the status of significant Croatian landscape. If you wonder why this trail is significantly different from any other island race where you already ran, and if you are hesitant whether to participate to the race or not, we will convince you that this island jewel is work of nature for outdoor activities.

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Zadar Wine Festival

Location Zadar
Date 21-03-2025 - 22-02-2025

This year, Zadar Wine Festival will be held in in the impressive Višnjik Sports Centre again, in Krešimir Ćosić Hall, named after a local basketball legend.

The largest wine festival in Dalmatia will gather more than 100 exhibitors from all over Croatia. This year's edition offers an unique experience again - Food Corner – a modern street food concept and cooking shows performed by popular Croatian chefs.

Zadar Wine Festival will in two days from 2 till 8 p.m. present more than 7 hundred different wines. In addition, an interesting music program is planned.  

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Wings for Life World Run

Location Zadar
Date 04-05-2025

Zadar is the only official Wings for Life World Run race whose route extends along the sea from start to finish line.

The Wings for Life World Run is inspirational and inclusive. It encourages both able bodied and wheelchair participants of all fitness and experience levels. The beauty of the Wings For Life World Run is that this is no finish line, the finish line catches you! So it’s all about achieving your own personal best. By signing up you will be joining hundreds of thousands of runners worldwide, running at the same time. 100% of your entry fee goes directly to Wings for Life trust dedicated to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.

Whole world for one goal!

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Zadarhalf Triathlon by Zaton Holiday Resort

Location Zaton
Date 27-09-2025 - 28-09-2025

The host of the 12th edition of the Zadarhalf Triathlon is Zaton Holiday Resort, a favourite family resort widely known for its diverse and high-quality offer.

This sports event consists of 3 disciplines: 1.9 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling and 21.1 km of running. In addition, the program includes a children's Aquathlon race.
The race is of an open international type and offers the possibility of participation to both professionals and amateurs of all age groups. It is held entirely in Zadar County (Zadar - Nin - Ninski stanovi), and through the race the competitors also have the opportunity to get to know the beauties of the region, from the crystal-clear sea, favourable microclimatic conditions, to the rich cultural and natural heritage.

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Biograd Boat Show

Location Biograd na Moru
Date 22-10-2025 - 26-10-2025

Boats, boats, boats! 

See over 300 boats on display at Croatia’s Largest Boat Show and Central Europe’s In-water Show and fall even more for the nautical beauties. Even if you don’t plan to buy one, you and your whole family can enjoy the great atmosphere, live music, firework spectacles and regattas.

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