Friday run experience
Island rhythm. Social miles. One archipelago loop.
A relaxed guided run on Ugljan Island (Preko) before the race weekend — designed for sea views, social miles and an easy warm-up into the archipelago weekend.
UGLJAN ISLAND I PREKO I 12 KM I FRIDAY, 2. 10. 2026
Start time: 10:00
Distance: 12 km
Total elevation: ~400 m
Time limit: relaxed group pace – we move together
Duration: approx. 2.5 h
Finish: back in Preko
Included: snack & drinks at the finish
Participation fee: 15 EUR (available as an add-on during registration)
ROUTE FLOW
The run begins in the coastal village of Preko, where the sea is always within reach and the island energy sets the tone for the day.
From the first steps, the route climbs toward Fortress of St. Michael — the highest and most iconic viewpoint on the island. Up there, the horizon stretches wide: the Zadar archipelago, the mainland coastline and the distant silhouettes of the Kornati islands.
From the top, the flow continues inland. Rolling trails weave through olive groves, dry stone paths and quiet Mediterranean terrain. The rhythm stays easy, with pauses for photos, views and small shared moments along the way.
Before closing the loop, one last gentle climb rises above Preko — a final lookout where the town, the sea and nearby islands come together in one panoramic scene.
The route then returns to Preko, completing a full circle of island discovery.
What to expect?
- iconic island viewpoint above the Adriatic
- relaxed group pace with photo stops
- olive groves and Mediterranean trails
- panoramic sea views throughout
- social atmosphere — run, talk, enjoy












