Tkon celebrates active tourism award as registration opens for the 2026 Škraping edition supporting Zadar maternity ward

Registration has officially opened for the upcoming edition of Škraping, Croatia’s largest and most popular international trekking race. The announcement comes on the heels of a significant accolade; on the eve of launching the new race cycle, the event received prestigious recognition at the Zadar County Premium Tourism Awards.

The race was honored in the Active Tourism of the Year category, with the award accepted by Jelena Ugrinić, Director of the Tkon Municipality Tourist Board.

“We are extremely pleased to receive this award for best active tourism. I believe this is a gift and recognition of many years of hard work—a special and credible validation that Škraping truly deserves. We attract a large number of participants; year after year, new runners arrive for the first time, which is particularly exciting for us. Hosting between 800 and 1,000 visitors and competitors annually, we never know exactly what to expect, but we are looking forward to 2026. We will continue to strive for excellence and, of course, focus on quality, as that is our top priority,” Ugrinić commented on the recognition.

Preparations for the 2026 edition are already well underway, with current efforts focused on marketing, merchandise design, and route planning.

“Every year we try to introduce something new, and we hope we are succeeding. The most challenging part is reserved for the final week. First, we inspect everything on-site, traversing all the routes to map them out and determine the exact distances before officially publishing them for the competitors.”

While registration has commenced, organizers emphasize that the upcoming Škraping will carry a significant charitable component.

“Registration is open via our website, where all details are available, with sign-ups processed through the Tracy platform. It is crucial to emphasize that Škraping 2026 has a humanitarian character—10% of each entry fee will be donated to the Zadar General Hospital, specifically the maternity ward. We are raising funds for CTG monitoring equipment for expectant mothers. I believe Škraping has surpassed all boundaries this time, and I invite even those who do not wish to run to consider donating to the cause,” appealed the Director of the Tkon Tourist Board.

The Škraping trekking race has a long history, dating back to 2006 when Šimun Cimerman and the late athletics expert Josip Tomić from Biograd first conceived this unique challenge across the rugged terrain of Pašman Island.

“I call it the ‘flagship’ race because it will always remain true to its roots—those 45 km of pure rocky terrain. Our competitors who return year after year—and there are many—say it is such a challenge that they cannot miss it, often citing it as the toughest race in the trekking league. We host participants from 12 to 15 different countries, and we are exceptionally pleased that the event is recognized globally, not just within our county,” Ugrinić concluded.