🇭🇷Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb Marathon
Expected April 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
145 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Zagreb's marathon is a genuine capital city race through one of Central Europe's most charming and underappreciated capitals. The course takes in the medieval Gornji Grad (Upper Town) around St. Mark's Church with its tiled roof, the green Botanical Garden, the lakeside Jarun recreation complex on the Sava River, and Bundek Park before finishing in the Ban Jelačić Square — the city's vibrant main square. The 145m of elevation comes from Zagreb's split personality: a flat modern lower town and a hilly historic upper town. April conditions of 10–18°C are pleasant. The race is well-supported by Zagreb's growing running community and attracts runners from neighbouring Austria, Slovenia, Bosnia, and Hungary.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
9–18°C
Humidity
55–70%
Conditions
Croatian spring — warming and pleasant, occasional shower
Wind
10–15 km/h
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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