Poreč Swimming and Sports Recreation Club is organizing for the 23rd time the Croatian Championship swimming marathon “Limski kanal”, a 5 km event, taking place on August 9, 2026, in Lim Bay.
Schedule – Sunday, 9 August 2026
Registration and bib pick‑up for the main race: 08:00 – 09:30
Main race start (5000 m): 10:00
Awards ceremony: 12:30 - 13:00
Location: Lim Bay, start and finish at the rowing pontoon by the marina. The course runs to the CROMARIS pier, then four laps, and returns to the pontoon.
Recreational Race – 1500 m
A shorter recreational swim of 1500 m is held alongside the main marathon:
Recreational race start: 09:30
On‑site registration: 08:30 – 09:00
Entry fee: €15, payable on site
Open to all swimmers with a valid medical certificate (not older than 6 months)
Recreational participants are not eligible for Croatian Championship or CRO CUP ranking
Croatian Championship Categories – 5000 m
Cadets (12–13 years)
Younger Juniors (14–15 years)
Juniors (16–17 years)
CRO CUP categories according to CRO CUP regulations
Eligibility – 5000 m
Croatian Championship: licensed swimmers registered with HSDP, Croatian citizens
CRO CUP: licensed or registered swimmers and individual entrants with valid medical certificate (≤ 6 months old)
Only licensed/registered swimmers are ranked in Championship and CRO CUP results
Prizes and Awards
HSDP medals for top three in each Championship category
Organizer’s medals for top three in each CRO CUP category
Cash prizes per CRO CUP schedule
Participation T‑shirt and meal for all swimmers
Registration for 5000 m race
Online registration: Stoperica.live | Timing Service
On‑site registration: 08:30 – 09:30 (not eligible for Championship/CRO CUP standings)
Entry fee (5000 m): €25
Payment to KDPSR POREČ, IBAN HR8024840081103392727
Notes
The event follows HSDP rules for open-water swimming and CRO CUP regulations.
Contact
Email: milanzuzic@gmail.com
Phone: +385 99 808 6687
Address: Nikole Tesle 16, 52440 Poreč, Croatia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kdpsrporec/
Organizer KDP Poreč is responsible for the accuracy of the event data, registration, and payment records.
