Croatia · Split-Dalmatia County
Dalmacija Ultra Trail
Distance
104.17 km
Date
October 9, 2026
Entry fee
130 EUR
€ / km
€1.25
Dalmatian mountain punch: rocky limestone climbs above the Adriatic and a destination-race vibe in southern Croatia.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
4453m
D+/KM
42.75m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
12.6%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-12.8%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-01Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
9.0 km · 585 m gain
starts km 90 · avg 6.5% · max 92.7%
7.7 km · 539 m gain
starts km 6 · avg 7.0% · max 48.5%
5.8 km · 484 m gain
starts km 50 · avg 8.3% · max 41.9%
Top descents
14.5 km · 817 m drop
starts km 73 · avg -5.7% · max -59.8%
4.3 km · 687 m drop
starts km 99 · avg -16.0% · max -84.2%
9.0 km · 591 m drop
starts km 23 · avg -7.0% · max -60.0%
How Technical Is the Mountain DUT 104km? (15.2% Flat, 12.6% Average Gradients, and the Finish Descent into Omiš)
Q: How hard is the Dalmacija Ultra Trail Mountain DUT 104km? | A: Very hard. The course covers 104km with 4,453m of gain (~43m/km) across five mountains, with only 15.2% flat terrain. Distance-weighted average gradients are 12.59% uphill and 12.76% downhill; 7.98km exceeds 20% incline. The final 4.29km into Omiš averages −16.01% — the steepest average descent on the course, arriving after 99km of racing through the night. UTMB Index 100M; 5 ITRA points.
Course Profile — Klis Fortress to Omiš Beach: Five Mountains, 817 m Descent at km 72, and the Final Plunge
Q: What is the route of the Mountain DUT 104km? | A: A point-to-point from Klis fortress (a Game of Thrones filming location) to Omiš beach on the Adriatic, traversing five mountains: Kozjak, Mosor, Omiška Dinara, Primorska Kosa, and Biokovo. Ancient Salona (Roman ruins) and the Cetina River canyon are on or near the route.
€1.25 per Kilometre for a UTMB 100M Qualifier on the Croatian Coast
Q: How much does the Mountain DUT 104km cost? | A: €140 plus €5.46 administration fee from June 2026 (final price tier). Earlier tiers: €110 from Nov 2025, €120 from Jan 2026, €130 from Mar 2026. AUTO €/km = €1.25. Register at dalmacijaultratrail.com — note the site may require a UK VPN to access.
Getting to the Mountain DUT: Split Airport, Shuttle to Klis, and Why October in Dalmatia Works
Q: Which airport should I use for the Dalmacija Ultra Trail Mountain DUT? | A: Split Airport (SPU) — approximately 31 minutes from Klis (start). Bus connections run Split↔Klis and Split↔Omiš (finish); race organizers provide a shuttle from Omiš to the start. Strong accommodation in Split; Omiš is small — book early. October is post-peak season, with good availability and lower prices.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Split (SPU)
Notes
Start: ~20–40 min to Klis (start) and ~45–70 min to Omiš (finish) / Public transport: decent (bus Split↔Klis and Split↔Omiš) but race-night timing makes taxi/car easiest / Accommodation: strong in Split and Omiš; limited in Klis; book early (October)
