Čvrsnica Ultra Trail

The 50 km race, with a total elevation gain of 4,000 m, starts at Grabovica at 6:00 a.m. From there, runners climb a single-track trail towards Žlijeb and Tisama, continuing via Strmenica to Hajdučka vrata, where the first checkpoint and aid station are located. This first 9 km section features approximately 1,800 m of elevation gain. After Hajdučka vrata, the route continues towards Lake Crvenjak and the junction for Vitlenica, from where runners follow the trail towards Zaglavlje and Vitlenica. Before reaching the summit of Klekova glavica, the route turns off towards Vitlenica, where the second checkpoint and aid station await. The trail then continues towards the summit of Opaljena glavica and on towards Badajci, emerging just above the Risovac restaurant. After a short section across the field, runners head towards the holiday cottages and ski resort on Blidinje, then continue to the Munika mountain lodge. The route passes through Ivan dolac and Oka towards Masna Luka and the Church of St. Elijah, where the third checkpoint and aid station are located. From there, runners continue through Borićevac, followed by a steep climb to the junction and onward to Pločno (2,228 m), the highest peak of Čvrsnica. The fourth checkpoint and aid station are located at the summit. The route then turns back and descends over a scree slope from Pločno to the junction, continuing along a mountain trail towards Peharovi stanovi and the Vilinac mountain lodge, where the fifth checkpoint and aid station await. After Vilinac, runners climb towards Pregon and continue to the summit of Veliki Vilinac. From there, the route follows the ridge and a trail through the dwarf pine forest towards Mali Vilinac, continuing in the direction of Mandina Plana. At the ladders, runners descend into the forest before tackling a steep final descent to the ski slope and the finish line at the bottom of the slope, next to the Staza restaurant.

The 34 km race starts at the Staza restaurant (ski resort on Blidinje) at 9:00 AM. The runners will move through the following route: The race begins at the restaurant, heading through Ivan Dolac and Oke, passing through scenic areas until reaching Masna Luka and the Church of St. Ilija, where the first checkpoint and refreshment station will be located. From there, runners will ascend a steep climb to Borićevac, followed by a tough ascent towards the Čvrsnica Mountain. The highest peak, Pločno (2228 meters above sea level), will be the location of the second checkpoint with refreshments. After reaching Pločno, runners will descend down a scree slope to the intersection and continue on a mountain path towards Peharov Stanovi and the Vilinac mountain hut, where the third checkpoint and refreshment station will be situated. From the Vilinac hut, runners will ascend to Pregon, then descend towards the Hajdučka Vrata. Here, they will encounter the fourth checkpoint. After reaching Hajdučka Vrata, runners will return the same way, climbing back to Pregon. From there, they will ascend to the summit of Veliki Vilinac. They will then traverse along the ridge through klek (dwarf pine) forest and climb to Mali Vilinac. From Mali Vilinac, the runners will follow the path to Mandina Plane, descend down a set of stairs into the forest, and then take a sharp descent to the ski trail. The race finishes at the bottom of the ski trail, near the Staza restaurant. This challenging mountain trail includes steep ascents, descents, and beautiful views of the Blidinje area and Čvrsnica mountain range.

The 25 km race starts at the Staza restaurant (ski resort on Blidinje) at 10:00 AM. Runners will follow this route: The race begins at the restaurant, heading through Ivan Dolac and Oke to Masna Luka and the Church of St. Ilija, where the first checkpoint and refreshment station will be located. From there, runners will continue through Borićevac, ascending steeply to the second checkpoint and refreshment station, which will be at the intersection leading to the summit of Pločno. After the second checkpoint, runners will follow the mountain trail to Peharov Stanovi and the Vilinac mountain hut, where the third checkpoint and refreshment station will be situated. The route then leads to the ascent of Veliki Vilinac, followed by a ridge and a climb through klek (dwarf pine) forest to Mali Vilinac. From there, runners will follow the path to Mandina Plane, descending a set of stairs into the forest and then taking a sharp descent to the ski trail. The race finishes at the bottom of the ski trail, near the Staza restaurant.

The 10 km race starts at the Staza restaurant (ski resort on Blidinje) at 11:00 AM. Runners will follow this route: They will head through Ivan Dolac and Oke to Masna Luka and the Church of St. Ilija, where the first checkpoint and refreshment station will be located. From there, they will continue along a circular route that leads back to Oke and then return on the same path to the Staza restaurant, where the finish line will be.