The Dalmatian Long-distance Swimming Cup

The final of the Dalmatian Cup for Long-distance Swimming will be held in Jelsa on 06th September 2025.

The aim of this competition is to promote the health benefits of long-distance swimming and a healthy lifestyle.

The race will start from the Jelsa waterfront, heading out to the promontory called Iga, then back to the waterfront, a distance of 3,000m. For spectators there will be entertainments and refreshments on the Veli Most on the Jelsa waterfront.

Timetable and Programme:

10:00: On the Veli Most, Jelsa waterfront. Registration of competitors

10:45: Official opening of the competition and instructions for participants

11:00: RACE START

13:15: Lunch for participants

14:00: Announcement of the winner

PARTICIPATION

Members of sports clubs and recreational players from the Republic of Croatia and abroad can participate in the competition.
Women and men perform simultaneously, but the results are evaluated separately.

Registration for the mini marathon: https://www.stotinka.hr/hrv/utrka/5863

Registration for the 3000m swimming marathon: https://www.stotinka.hr/hrv/utrka/5862

CATEGORIES

Competitors compete in the following categories:

ABSOLUTE CATEGORY (M/F),
AGE CATEGORIES (M/F),
category up to 15 years (M/F),
category of 16-19 years old (M/F),
category of 20-29 years old (M/F),
category of 30-39 years (M/F),
category of 40-49 years old (M/F),
category of 50-59 years (M/F)
category of 60 and over

REWARDS

Awards by categories:

ABSOLUTE CATEGORY

place – trophy, + symbolic award
place – trophy, + symbolic award
place – cup. + symbolic reward
AGE CATEGORIES
first three places in the category – medals
MINI MARATHON 1500m
The first three medal places in the women’s and men’s categories

Each competitor receives a T-shirt. In the application, it is necessary to indicate the size.

PERFORMANCE

Each competitor performs at his own risk – confirming this when filling out the Marathon Participation Form, which is not transferable to the competition organizer even in the event of force majeure

PERFORMANCE REGISTRATION

Participation in the competition is registered via the website www.stotinka.hr. Applications end on September 4, 2025.
The entry fee is 20€, for registration on the day of the race 30€. The entry fee is paid before the start of the race.

Competitors whose application was made by 04.09.2025. along with the provided lunch, they also receive a t-shirt.

START OF THE COMPETITION

The competition starts on September 6, 2025. (Saturday) at 12:00 p.m., and the end of the competition is 60 minutes after the winner’s time (approx. 2 hours after the start).
Competitors who finish the competition within that time limit enter the official competition

FEES

The registration fee is paid to the account of the Tourist Board of Jelsa via a general payment slip or internet banking.
Payment information:
Payer: Swimmer’s name and surname
Recipient: Jelsa Municipality Tourist Board
Amount: 20€
IBAN HR9224070001100560882
Model: 00 Call number: OIB
Payment description: Registration fee for the marathon – Name and surname of the swimmer
In case of payment to the account, it is necessary to bring the confirmation of payment on the day of the marathon.

TRANSFER TO THE DESTINATION

The ferry Split – Stari Grad, departs from Split at 08:30. Upon arrival at the ferry port, a transfer to Jelsa will be organized. The return from Jelsa will also be at 16:30!
The ferry from Stari Grad leaves at 17:30 for Split.

The rules (in Croatian) of the Dalmatian Long-distance Swimming Cup competition can be downloaded on this link.