Ljubač / Ražanac municipality
An October of sport in Ljubač.
Ljubač’s new cross-country course will host regional and national competitions this October. Three races take place on 17, 24 and 25 October 2026.
Schedule and entries
IllustrationOur course
A course built to professional standards.
Thanks to the work of the Za Ljubač association, about 3 kilometres of top-quality off-road course have been cleared on our members’ private land. The ground was prepared after expert walk-throughs with Mladen Katalinić, Slobodan Miolović and Ivan Gobin.
For safety, visibility and smooth flow, the start and the logistics area sit on the north side of the road. The cleared zones also act as firebreaks, and every activity has been agreed with the local hunting association and the fire chief.
Race calendar · October 2026
Three races. One new course.
This month Ljubač becomes the centre of athletics and multisport. We have prepared the course for three top events.
- Cross-country
Dalmatia and Zadar County Cross-Country Championship
- Date
- 17 October 2026, start at 12:00
- Organisers
- AK Alojzije Stepinac Zadar and the Zadar County Athletics Federation
- Entry fee
- €10 per competitor
- Entries
- Open until 14 October 2026
Races for all ages, from the youngest children to seniors and veterans. Every finisher receives a participation medal.
- Cross-country
Croatian Individual Cross-Country Championship
The highlight of the season, under the Croatian Athletics Federation (HAS).
- Date and time
- 24 October 2026, start at 12:00 (technical meeting at 11:00)
- Venue
- Ražanac municipality, Ljubač (Stojići → Jordani)
- Organiser
- Athletics club Alojzije Stepinac Zadar
- Entry fee
- €12 per competitor, paid to the AK Alojzije Stepinac Zadar bank account
- Categories
- All categories, courses from 1 km to 10 km and a 4 × 2 km mixed relay
- Timing
- Electronic chip timing (utrka.com)
- Entry deadline
- 21 October 2026, midnight
- Cross duathlon
Cross Duathlon Candidate Race
A candidate race for the 2027 Croatian cross duathlon championship.
- Date
- 25 October 2026
- Organiser
- Triathlon club Zadar (TK Zadar)
Looking ahead · vision 2027+
Building a European sports destination.
The course in Ljubač is built for the long term. Over the next 5 to 10 years we want to put Ljubač and Ražanac municipality on the map of European and world events in cycling, running and multisport. Next year already brings new challenges:
January 2027
Croatian cyclocross championship
Bid: BK Posedarje, Ivan Brala
April 2027
Croatian cross duathlon championship
Following the candidate race on 25 October 2026
Race archive / 18 January 2026
National Cyclocross Championship
Biciklistički klub Zadar (BK Zadar) reported that Ljubač hosted the national cyclocross championship. The club lists three podium places for its riders.
Read the club's reportLjubač · national championship host
For casual readers and visitors
Choose how to spend your time outside.
Start with published local information. Ask about conditions, access and equipment before you plan training.
IllustrationRide & walk
Explore the wider area
The tourist board publishes a recreational map for walking and cycling in the Ražanac area.
Find the recreational mapPlay
Beach volleyball in Ljubač
The tourist board lists a court on the beach in the village. Check the condition of the court and bring a ball.
Sports entries in the guideBy the sea
Time along the shore
Shallow sandy beaches, no hurry. This site does not confirm swimming routes or lifeguard supervision.
See the coast guideFor teams
Plan a group stay
Speak directly with accommodation providers about group size, meals, safe storage of equipment and arrival.
Plan your visitProposed project
Ljubač Sport
Ljubač Sport is the sporting direction within Za Ljubač. It connects competition and recreation with nature, olive-grove restoration and village life throughout the year.
Ljubač Sport
For media, clubs and athletes.
The sports section of the Za Ljubač association
Local coordinator and donor
Anđelko Ćalušić (OPG Ćalušić / ULIXTravel)