XTERRA Croatia Mali Lošinj

Book your accommodation at 30 - 35% discounted prices and get a special 50% discount on any XTERRA Croatia race!

To claim: Book your accommodation in one of the mentioned hotels/Camps, send your booking code to [email protected] and we’ll send you a unique 50% discount code for your race registration.

Booking window: until May 10, 2026
Stay period: May 3 - May 14, 2026

Key benefits:

• 30% lower rates than individual bookings

• 20% discount on massages included with every reservation

• Special bicycle storage arrangements available in Vitality Hotel Punta and Hotel Aurora

• Amazing and versatile breakfast and dinner options fit for high performance athletes that will give you energy on race day and replenish you after your XTERRA adventure

Hotel Aurora - Half Board

• €90 per night for one person (35%+ off planned individual price)

• €120 per night for two people (30% off)

• Sea view supplement: €10/night (single use) or €15/night (double room)

• Premium park or sea-view rooms: 1 child up to 12 stays free with 2 adults

• Suites: 2 children up to 12 stay free with 2 adults

Book your room in Hotel Aurora here: Hotel Aurora

Vitality Hotel Punta - Half Board

• €95 per night for one person

• €130 per night for two people

• Premium rooms: 1 child up to 12 stays free with 2 adults

• Suites: 2 children up to 12 stay free with 2 adults

Book your room in Vitality Hotel Punta here: Vitality Hotel Punta

Hotel Bellevue - Bed & Breakfast

• €165 per night for one person in an Atrium room

• €175 per night for two people in an Atrium room (30% off)

• Superior park or sea-view rooms also available – all at 30% off regular prices

Book your room in Hotel Bellevue here: Hotel Bellevue

Camping Čikat – Mobile Homes

• 15% discount on mobile home stays

• Valid for stays May 3 – May 14, 2026

Book your mobile home directly here: Camping Čikat

Reaching Lošinj is quite simple, with several ferry, and travel options to suit your needs. Here’s an overview of the best ways to get there:

Getting to Lošinj by Ferry:

• Rijeka to Lošinj: Jadrolinija offers a daily high-speed catamaran service from Rijeka to Lošinj. The route includes stops on Cres and occasionally other islands, providing a scenic journey.

• Pula or Zadar to Lošinj: Kapetan Luka operate a catamaran connecting Pula and Zadar, with a stop in Lošinj. This route also visits Unije and Susak before Lošinj, and Ilovik and Silba after. It runs year-round, increasing frequency from once weekly in the off-season to five times a week during peak summer.

• Zadar to Lošinj: Jadrolinija runs a car ferry from Zadar to Lošinj, stopping at several smaller islands en route.

• Susak or Unije to Lošinj: Jadrolinija also operates a local ferry service connecting Lošinj with the islands of Susak and Unije, making inter-island travel convenient.

Check out the sailing schedule here: https://www.visitlosinj.hr/sailing-schedule.aspx

Driving to Lošinj:

• Traveling by car involves first reaching the island of Cres. From there, you’ll drive across the swing bridge at Osor (which operates at 09:00 and 17:00) to reach Lošinj.

• The drive offers picturesque views and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Flying to Lošinj:

• Lošinj Airport (IATA: LSZ, ICAO: LDLO) is a small airport near Mali Lošinj, accommodating both domestic and international flights.

• If flying internationally, Rijeka Airport on the nearby island of Krk is the most convenient large airport.

• From Rijeka Airport, you can take a bus from Omišalj directly to Lošinj, simplifying your journey.

Beyond the distance, the key difference between the Full Distance Triathlon (FD) and Sprint Distance Triathlon lies in the allocation of World Championship (WC) slots:

•⁠ ⁠Full Distance Triathlon (FD): Provides WC slots for adult divisions only (20+, Elite, and Challenged).

•⁠ ⁠Sprint Triathlon: Provides WC slots exclusively for Youth B (16-17) and Junior (18-19) divisions.

Transfers and Substitutions:

Participants may transfer their registration to another individual or defer their entry to a future event, subject to a 20 EUR transfer fee.

Participants may transfer their registration to another race in the same event, subject to a 20 EUR transfer fee.

If a participant wishes to transfer or defer their registration for the triathlon event, they must notify the event organizers in writing via email at [email protected].

This option is available until 15 days prior to the start of the event. 

Force Majeure:

The event organizers shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation under this agreement if the delay or failure is caused by any circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, or natural disasters.

By registering for the triathlon event, participants agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this cancellation policy.

Cancellation by Participant:

If a participant wishes to cancel their registration for the triathlon event, they must notify the event organizers in writing via email at [email protected].

Refunds will be provided according to the following schedule:

Cancellation more than 60 days before the event: Full refund minus a processing fee.

Cancellation less than 60 days before the event: No refund will be provided.

Cancellation by Event Organizers:

In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, or any other situation beyond the control of the organizers, the event may be canceled or postponed.

If the event is canceled by the organizers, participants will be notified as soon as possible, and efforts will be made to reschedule the event.

If rescheduling is not possible, participants will be offered the option to transfer their registration to a future event or receive a full refund of the registration fee, taking into account any unrecoverable costs incurred by the organizers.

Force Majeure:

The event organizers shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation under this agreement if the delay or failure is caused by any circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, or natural disasters.

By registering for the triathlon event, participants agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this cancellation policy.

Full Distance:

NO, you don’t need any license to participate in the Full distance Triathlon. Nevertheless, the Full distance Triathlon is the most demanding XTERRA format and requires significant athletic performance. We strongly encourage you, for your well-being and safety, to obtain appropriate medical certification before the race.

Sprint and Super Sprint:

YES, the Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlons being the Croatian national cross triathlon championship, all participants must bring with them to the registration:

• valid country-of-residence Triathlon License or

• valid country-of-residence Medical Certificate + buy a Croatian Triathlon Federation one-day license (at the registration desk in cash only).

If you have a valid Medical Certificate, you can buy a Croatian Triathlon Federation one-day license for 15 EUR cash at the registration desk. No card payment.

Please have your ID ready at check-in. If you are participating in the Supersprint or Sprint triathlon, please bring your valid Triathlon License. If you do not have a license, you must provide a Medical Certificate.

You can leave your bags with the XTERRA team at HQ. While we will be present on site we cannot guarantee the security of your valuables since we will be in a public location.

The XTERRA World Championship is an annual, invite-only event in which participants must qualify by winning age group slots at qualifying events.

Official qualification distances:

• Adults (20+): Full Distance

• Youth B (16-17) and Junior (18-19): Sprint Distance

• Youth A (14-15): Super Sprint

Learn more about the XTERRA World Championship here

Learn more about qualification Rules here

Be part of the XTERRA community and help us create an amazing athlete experience.

You can apply here.

You can apply to volunteer in one of the following department:

• Registrations (assist to check-in participants)

• Start & Finish (giving out finisher mementos on the finish line)

• Course (help us overview the races)

• Logistics (setting up the infrastructure, transportation of event materials and staff)

• JOKER - wherever you need me :)