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Risnjak Trail once again showed why it is among the most beautiful races in Croatia
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Risnjak Trail once again showed why it is among the most beautiful races in Croatia

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Risnjak Trail, a trail running race, took place in Croatia's Risnjak National Park, attracting over 300 participants.
  • Runners competed on various challenging courses through the park's natural landscapes, with winners crowned on different trails.
  • The event successfully combined athletic challenge with the promotion of Croatia's national parks as destinations for active tourism.

The Risnjak Trail race concluded successfully, drawing over 300 runners to Croatia's scenic Risnjak National Park. The event offered a unique blend of athletic competition and the natural beauty of the Gorski Kotar region.

Participants navigated challenging forest trails, steep ascents, and technical descents across three distinct courses: Ris (32.7 km), Vuk (23.5 km), and Medo (11 km). These routes provided a rigorous test of strength and endurance while showcasing the park's untouched nature.

Marko Velฤiฤ‡ and Mila Ozretiฤ‡ claimed victory on the most demanding 'Ris' trail. The 'Vuk' trail saw wins from Slovenia's Marko ฤŒretnik and Rosanda Dovnik, while Croatia's Luka Nedeljkoviฤ‡ and Valentina Baฤiฤ‡ were fastest on the 'Medo' trail. The event also included shorter races for children, ensuring participation across all age groups.

Notable participants included Vedrana Malec, a three-time Winter Olympian in cross-country skiing, who competed on the 'Vuk' trail. The Risnjak Trail is part of a series organized by The Great Refresh, which aims to connect sports, nature, and the promotion of Croatian national parks as active holiday destinations. This year's event followed similar successful races at Mljet and Plitvice Lakes National Parks.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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