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A historic running event

The Jelsa Trail

Linking the blue and the green, this second Jelsa Trail will take you across the greenery of Hvar’s olive groves, vineyards and aromatic plants and combine with the smell of the blue sea for an authentic experience of Hvar Island, the island which boasts as many as six UNESCO-listed assets.

The first running trail which is in Jelsa has linked two very different things. The route follows that of the famous UNESCO-listed ‘Za Križen‘ (‘Following the Cross’) Procession, which takes place this year nine days before the run. And in following this route, you will run through part of the UNESCO-listed Starigrad Plain with the dry stone walls (also UNESCO-listed) which mark out its historic field layout. And at the end, to complete the connexion with Hvar’s UNESCO honours, there will be good Mediterranean food, klapa harmony singing, and the medals will carry the symbol of Hvar’s agave lace.

The run will take place on April 15th 2023 and will have three categories:

SRDELICE (SARDINES) – 5 km + 260 m.

This route is suitable for novice runners, children and also anyone who wants to take it slowly, at walking pace. The start and finish are at the Jelsa waterfront, and the route offers wonderful views of the environs of Jelsa and the historic Tor watchtower. There will not be any refreshment stations along the route, and the time limit for finishing is two hours.

ŠKARPINA (GROUPER) – 11 km + 420 m

This route is suitable for novice runners as well as for fitter competitors. The start and finish are at the Jelsa waterfront. The route leads up to beside Tor watchtower, and then follows olive groves and vineyards to the picturesque village of Pitve, before heading back to Jelsa. There will be one refreshment stop at Pitve (after 7 km). The time limit for finishing is three hours.

ŠANPJER (JOHN DORY), 20 km + 620 m

This, the longest route, is for those who are fit enough. Technically, it is not very difficult. The start and finish are at the Jelsa waterfront. The route goes up beside the Tor watchtower with its magnificent views, on towards Pitve, then follows the paths of the ‘Za Križen’ Procession, passing through the charming settlements of Pitve, Vrisnik, Svirče, Vrbanj and Vrboska on the way to the finish in Jelsa. There will be two refreshment stops, at Pitve (7 km) and Vrbanj (12 km). The time limit for finishing is four hours, and there is also a time limit of two hours 15 minutes for reaching Vrbanj.

ORGANIZER:

The Jelsa Tourist Board

Udruga Dalmacija Trails (The Dalmatia Trails Association) (contact: 0981829644 or marko.herman@dalmacijaultratrail.com)

SPONSOR

HEP d.d., Ulica Grada Vukovara 37, 10 000 Zagreb

PARTICIPATION FEES:

prices

Srdelica (5 km) 13,27€

Škarpina (11 km) 15,92€

Šanpjer (20 km) 17,25€

There is a discount of 50% for children aged between 7 and 14, while children under 7 can participate for free.

payment

The fees are payable to the following account:

IBAN HR2723400091110759644

Primatelj (recipient): Udruga Dalmacija Trails

Opis plaćanja (description of payment due): Christian name and surname of the participant, followed by JT2022 (eg. John Johnson, JT2022)

You can register via the internet: https://www.stotinka.hr/hrv/dogadjaj/1625.

deadline for registering and payment of fees

The final deadline for paying the fees, in order to get a free T-shirt and water bottle is 6th April 2023. Anyone entering after that date will not receive the T-shirt or the water bottle. Payments can be made online up to April 10th 2023. After that date, please do not pay online, but pay in cash when you come to register on the Jelsa waterfront.

The participation fee includes:

a cotton T-shirt with the logo of the run (if the registration fee is paid by 14.04 at the latest)
a glass water bottle, with protection, and the logo of the run (if the registration fee is paid by 14.04 at the latest)
a starting number
a hot meal after the run
refreshments along the route at the ‘feeding stations’ (sweets, salty nibbles, fruit, juices, water)
prizes and medals for the fastest
the preparation of the routes
security of the routes
free transport from Stari Grad Ferry Port to and from Jelsa.

TIMETABLE FOR THE RUN:

Saturday, 15.04.2022.

10:30 – 11:45 collection of start-packages on the Jelsa waterfront

12:00 start of the run in all categories from the Jelsa waterfront

14:00 lunch begins

15:30 declaration of winners in all categories

16:00 time limit for finishing in all categories

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:

A fully charged mobile phone (with the same number as when you registered).
A bottle of water (minimum 0,5 l)
Well-fitting trainers; layers of clothing allowing for changes in the weather conditions, with warm clothing for the end of the run.

TRANSPORT:

Participants who will be travelling over from Split to Stari Grad on the Jadrolinija ferry will have a discount on their tickets – we will publish full details once they have been agreed with Jadrolinija.

The ferry from Split on Saturday 15th April, the day of the run, leaves at 08:30.

There will be free transport by bus from the Stari Grad ferry port to Jelsa, leaving at 10:45.

The free bus transport back to Stari Grad will leave Jelsa at 16:45. (NOTE: if there are too many passengers for one bus, there will be further departures, which will be notified in time.)

The ferry back to Split leaves at 17:30.

For those travelling from the mainland who wish to stay longer on Hvar, full details of the ferry and catamaran connexions are available on the following link: https://visitjelsa.hr/en/how-to-get-to-jelsa/

TIMETABLE FOR THE RUN:

Saturday, 15.04.2023.