Hrvatska Sahara trail

We are honored to once again host the 'Prins' Canicross Trail League in 2025. 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 three successful years, the trail race “Croatian Sahara Trail” will be held for the fourth time in the heart of Podravina in the City of Đurđevac, and for the second time as part of the Kontinentrail League - the Trail League of Central Croatia. From the Old Town fortress, the route begins along the wooden walkway into the “Borik” park-forest, a century-old pine and acacia forest with a network of trails and a well-maintained trim track. The forest emerged through afforestation and stabilization of the “Bloody Sands” at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, sand in Borik is primarily integrated into the forest composition, creating a peaceful natural oasis for the city, characterized by undulating terrain and dunes, making “Borik” ideal for recreation. The trail's surface consists of packed and maintained forest paths and trails, offering relatively flat terrain with some gentle undulations. The 26.3 km trail also includes the geographical-botanical reserve “Đurđevac Sands,” where runners can experience visible formations of sand dunes.