Hrvatska Sahara trail

We are honored to once again host the 'Prins' Canicross Trail League in 2024. Canicross is becoming an increasingly popular sport in which both people and their dogs participate. The dog is attached to the runner's waist by an elastic leash. It is essential that the dog wears a suitable harness to allow for natural movement and breathing. This discipline originated from off-season training for dogs involved in winter sports such as skijoring and sledding. It quickly gained popularity among recreational runners with dogs of all types and sizes. This is not surprising, given the multiple benefits, from the positive aspects of running and building confidence for both the runner and the dog, to strengthening the bond between human and canine. For those who once found running tedious, it quickly becomes enjoyable with their best furry friend.

After two successful years of organization, this year, in the heart of Podravina, the city of Đurđevac will host the trail race 'Hrvatska Sahara Trail' for the third time, now also as part of the Kontinentrail League - Trail League of Central Croatia. Starting from the Old Town fortress, the route takes you through the wooden walkway in the park-forest 'Borik,' a hundred-year-old pine and locust tree forest with a network of trails and a well-maintained trim trail. It originated from human activities such as afforestation and calming the 'Bloody Sands' at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, sand in Borik is mainly a part of the forest stand, representing a peaceful natural oasis in the city, characterized by undulating terrain and dunes that make the 'Borik' forest ideal for recreation. The trail consists of well-trodden and maintained forest paths and trails, with relatively flat sections and gently undulating parts in some areas. The 27.0 km route, in addition to the 'Borik' park-forest, also covers the geobotanical reserve 'Đurđevački pijesci,' where runners can enjoy visible forms of sand dunes.