BAT – Brtonigla Adventure Trek
Enjoy the stunning landscapes above the Mirna River valley as you run through the forests, vineyards, and olive groves of north-western Istria, across rolling hills and past picturesque towns. All races start and finish in Brtonigla, while the start location for the Ultra category—reached by organized bus transport - remains a well-kept secret!
Ultra 50 km + Challenger 25 km + Fun&Run 10 km
This trekking race is a trail running event that combines elements of orienteering and adventure running. The course is unmarked, with only control points indicated. Participants receive a map showing these points and must choose their own fastest route to reach them.
FUN&RUN Category
Duration: 1-2 hours
Trail length: 10-12 km
Start: Brtonigla, 11:00
This category is designed for walkers, beginners, families, and recreational runners, and is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a fun weekend in nature. Navigation is very straightforward, as the course is clearly marked with hiking trail signs, ribbons, and arrows. As a result, mandatory equipment such as a map or compass is not required, although participants are welcome to bring them if they wish.
Important: Competitors must stay exclusively on the marked trail!
CHALLENGER Category
Duration: 3-5 hours
Trail length: around 25 km
Start: Brtonigla, 10:00
Designed for all nature lovers - recreational athletes and trekkers, hikers and Nordic walkers, as well as more serious athletes and trail runners - this course takes approximately 3–5 hours to complete, depending on the participant’s level of fitness. The Challenger trail is suitable for any active recreational athlete or hiker who regularly spends a few hours walking once a week or on weekends. Navigation is straightforward.
Mandatory equipment:
Compass, headlamp, mobile phone, first aid kit with emergency foil blanket, whistle
Important: Competitors must carry their own water and food
ULTRA Category
Duration: 6-12 hours
Trail length: 45-50 km
Start/Bus departure to the race start: Brtonigla, 08:15
The Ultra category is intended exclusively for well-trained and experienced trail runners, athletes, adventure runners, as well as hikers, recreational athletes, and sports enthusiasts looking for an extra challenge. At several points along the trail, navigation allows competitors to choose between two or more route options or to take off-trail shortcuts, which may shorten or extend their overall race time. In these situations, participants with weaker navigation skills will not get lost, but will simply take longer to complete the intended route.
Mandatory equipment:
Compass, headlamp, mobile phone, first aid kit with emergency foil blanket, whistle
Important: Competitors must carry their own water and food
The organizer provides:
Race organization, mountain rescue or medical services, a hot meal, race card, race instructions (control points), race map, and a start number.
The race announcement for 2026
has been published on the organizer’s website in both Croatian and English:
www.trickeri.org/17-blogs/najava-utrka/1396-brtonigla-adventure-trek-2026
www.trickeri.org/17-blogs/najava-utrka/945-brtonigla-adventure-trek-2017-eng
