Rumija Skyrunning

1.000 m+ The start of the VK Vrsuta OPEN (vertical kilometer format) is at the edge of Sutomore, near the hamlet of Zankovići, where hiking tours usually begin. The start is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024, at 7:15 a.m. (15 minutes after the start of the World Junior Championships). This is also the first race to kick off the event. Saturday will be a rest day for everyone to prepare for the SkyTrail and SkyRace formats.

1,600 m+ An exceptional SkyRace (OPEN) with an elevation gain of 1.600 meters, featuring a trail certified by the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF), the same route that will be used for the 2024 World Junior Championships. With limestone terrain, technical sections, long ascents, and stunning views of Lake Skadar and the Adriatic Sea, the race starts in the heart of Stari Bar. Rarely does a race offer such conditions and infrastructure, yet it does not lag behind races at altitudes exceeding 2.000 meters. The reason is simple: you start almost at sea level.

The trail, which is over 800 meters in elevation gain, is excellent for the Youth A-B categories for the World Championship, making it ideal for the youngest participants, while also serving as a suitable route for beginners and good training for the OPEN race. The start is scheduled for June 30, 2024 (Sunday), from Stari Bar at 7:15 a.m. to avoid the intense heat. Therefore, the race begins in the morning (OPEN race), along with the SkyRace, 15 minutes after the start of the World Junior Championships. The route takes you through the heart of Stari Bar and the fortress walls via cobblestone streets towards the Menka Bridge, where you separate from competitors heading for the 21 km distance.