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Split Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Split Marathon race photo
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Race date in 132 days
Feb 14, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Split · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
€52From the 2026 edition
Status
OpenMon, June 1, 2026 ~ Fri, February 5, 2027See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Split Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in Split, Croatia.

This is a course that runs around the city along the Adriatic coast.

It operates as a running festival with multiple events held across winter and spring seasons.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#SplitMarathon#Split#Overseas Marathon#February Marathon#Full marathon Marathon

Split Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

2 race reports
DavidRan in 2026 · Finish time 3:58:09
“A wind gust briefly halted my progress.”

A Split full-marathon participant records their marathon trip, including winter air connections and accommodation, as well as traveling via Zagreb.

bermudababe76Ran in 2025 · Finish time 4:17:01
“What started as an ‘I don’t know if I want to/can do this’ race ended up being a great experience.”

The runner finished Split Marathon in 4 hours 17 minutes 1 second through hills, unpaved stretches around historic sites and a coastal park. Another runner's encouragement spurred a late surge; generous refreshments and free photos rounded off a satisfying experience.

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

PROTIME - professional timing · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Split Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Split Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km09:00
Half21.0975km09:00
10K10km09:30
START

Riva, Split

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Riva

Same as the starting point (circle course, via Diocletian’s Palace, Polud Stadium, and Marjan)

Finish · Google Maps
Original course map · splitmarathon.com
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Runners start · local time — Marathon·Half 09:00 · 10K 09:30

The Split Marathon is a road race that runs along the sea through the Croatian port city of Split.

Centered around the coastal promenade Riva, full marathon, half marathon, and 10km trails will be opened, and short runs for families will also be provided.

The fact that it connects the city's old architecture, sports facilities, green spaces,

and new coastal trails in one course clearly shows the nature of this competition.

The section overlooking the coast and city of Riva continues within course.

The official introduction of full marathon lists Diocletian's Palace, Riva, Poljud Stadium,

Marjan's green slopes, and the coastal promenade from Znejan to Stovrech as the main scenery.

After passing the stone architecture of the old city center, the stadium appears, and then green space and the coast change the background for the race.

Even within the same city, you alternate between historical spaces and the daily lives of residents.

The road that runs along the sea reveals the fact that Split is a port city.

Split's running event includes a main event in the winter and a night run in the summer.

While the main competition is a road race held in Riva, the night half marathon is a separate event held mainly at Zneyan Beach.

The organizing committee is in charge of preparations throughout the year based on volunteers,

and brings together professional athletes and recreational runners for the same event.

To understand the Split Marathon, it is best to look not only at the coastal scenery,

but also at the history of the city and the background of the running event organized by residents.

World Athletics Label
Label Label
AIMS Certified
Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (45°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Split Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

All event bib materials are distributed at the Riva Expo Fun Zone tent.
Saturday 10:00–20:00 is for the marathon, half marathon, and 10 km, while Kids Run/5K and 2K materials can be collected only on Saturday from 10:00–12:00.
Participants must complete a participation consent form, which can also be completed on-site.

Splitska Riva

Expo Fun Zone (waterfront promenade Riva expo tent), Split

Based on 2026 edition — 2/13 (Fri)
16:00–20:00
2/14 Sat
10:00–20:00
Stations & transport near the venue

Download the official 'Promet Split' app before you travel, top up the in-app eWallet with your foreign debit/credit card, and buy/scan single tickets there — it's roughly half the price of paying onboard, where only cash is accepted.

Getting to the start

Riva (Split's waterfront promenade)

No public-transit station named -- Riva is stated only as a landmark.

Schedule: Marathon 42K and Tommy Half Marathon 21K start Feb 14, 2027 at 09:00;

Mazda 10K starts the same day around 09:30-09:35 (site shows minor inconsistency between homepage and schedule table on the exact 10K time).

More details

No finish-line location is explicitly stated anywhere on the site -- only 'Riva' is given, and only in the context of the start.

No official shuttle bus service found.

No road-closure or spectator-access page exists on the site;

course description (Diocletian's Palace, Riva, Poljud stadium, Marjan hill, Žnjan-Stobreč promenade) is marketing copy, not an access guide.

More details

Split's city buses run a 4-zone system;

a Zone 1 single ticket costs roughly €1.50 pre-purchased (kiosk/app) vs ~€2.00 bought from the driver, and if buying onboard, cash is the only accepted payment.

Sources give conflicting signals on whether a bank card can be tapped directly at boarding — plan to use the app or a kiosk instead.

The free tourist 'SplitCard' does not reliably include public transit.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Split Marathon is held in two seasons, winter and summer.

The main race on February 14, 2027 starts from Riva, with both the full marathon and half marathon starting at 9am and the 10km at 9:30am.

In summer, an evening event called “Split Night half marathon” is held at Žnjan Beach.

On August 8, 2026, the 21km, 10km and 5km races all start together at 10pm (22:00), crossing Split’s coastal urban area.

The family-oriented RUN&FUN events take place the day before the marathon, on February 13.

The 5km starts at 2pm and the 2km at 3:30pm.

Times are local to Split. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Pizzeria Sette Sorelle
Pizzeria Sette Sorelle
Diocletian's Palace
Diocletian's Palace

Hotels near the Split Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Plaza Marchi Old Town - Mag Quaint & Elegant Boutique Hotels

Hotel · 66m

8.3/10(542)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

37 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Blue Lagoon & 3-Island Speedboat Tour (Departing from Split)

€66

View on Klook

Krka Waterfalls Tour (Includes Boat Cruise & Swimming / Departing from Split)

€37

View on Klook

Split Blue Lagoon Boat Party (DJ, Shots, Swimming & After-Party Included)

€41

View on Klook

Split Bike Rental (BikesBooking)

Bike rental for the course course preview and expo transport on the day before the race (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on BikesBooking

Split Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Split Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Split Airport–City Private Taxi

Fixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve

View on Kiwitaxi

Split Car Rental (Localrent)

Direct booking with a local rental car company, with airport or city pickup (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

View on Localrent

Split Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Plitvice Lakes National Park Day Tour (Departing from Split)

€70

View on Klook

Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar 5-Island Speedboat Tour (Shaded, Comfortable Seating)

€114

View on Klook

Split Zipline Adventure (Optional Transportation Included)

€61

View on Klook

Whitewater Rafting, Cliff Diving & Cave Exploration

€41

View on Klook

Sentina River Rafting, Cliff Jumping & Cave Exploration

€46

View on Klook

Blue Cave & Hvar Old Town Full-Day Speedboat & Island-Hopping Tour

€132

View on Klook

Croatia Blue Cave & 5 Islands Tour (Departing from Split)

€128

View on Klook

Krka Waterfalls Food & Wine Tour (Departing from Split)

€46

View on Klook

Blue Lagoon & Trogir Old Town Half-Day Island-Hopping Tour

€76

View on Klook

Bol–Hvar–Pakleni Islands & Solta Small-Group Tour

€117

View on Klook

Krka Waterfalls, Šibenik and Primošten Tour from Split/Trogir

€41

View on Klook

Vis Island & Hvar Full-Day Guided Small-Group Tour

€127

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Split

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Pizzeria Sette Sorelle

Restaurant · Split 957m

★4.9(13,000)
Map

MOKOSH Restaurant

Mediterranean Restaurant · Split 228m

★4.6(3147)
Map

Kantun Paulina

Croatian Restaurant · Split 778m

★4.6(4403)
Map

BOKAMORRA HAUTE COUTURE PIZZA & COCKTAILS

Pizza Restaurant · Split 1.2km

★4.7(5707)
Map

Šug Restaurant

Restaurant · Split 558m

★4.7(3099)
Map

Konoba Fetivi

Seafood Restaurant · Split 1.0km

★4.6(1802)
Map

Ćiri Biri Bela

Restaurant · Split 735m

★4.8(2622)
Map

What to see in Split after the race

Seeing Split with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Gregory of Nin Statue

Split 626m

★4.7(1392)
Map

Green Market

Market · Split 821m

★4.4(3464)
Map

Marjan Park Viewpoint

Observation Deck · Split 2.1km

★4.8(384)
Map

Total cost and budget for Split Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Split Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Split runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Split Marathon

FAQ
When does Split Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, February 14, 2027 in Split, Croatia.

How do I register for Split Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: General entry · charity participation.

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Split Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K.

Where does Split Marathon 2027 start?

Riva, Split.

Where does Split Marathon 2027 finish?

Riva — Same as the starting point (circle course, via Diocletian’s Palace, Polud Stadium, and Marjan).

When does registration for Split Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Mon, June 1, 2026 to Fri, February 5, 2027.

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