Sprint & 100M World Championship OCR Race | Hvar, Croatia

2025 Sprint & 100M World Championship

Hvar,

Croatia

The stage is set for 2025, and Hvar is calling once again. Whether you’re looking to break your own records or simply feel the rush of the ultimate challenge, this is your moment. The Sprint & 100M World Championships are back, bigger, and bolder than ever.

October 9-12, 2025

Hvar, Croatia

2025 Sprint & 100M Championship Weekend

2024 was unforgettable—athletes from around the world pushed their limits at the debut of the 100M Championship in Hvar.

Join us again in Hvar, Croatia, for a weekend of OCR and cultural immersion at the Sprint 5K & 100M Championship. Conquer swims, floating obstacles, and a climb to the iconic fortress. The course blends rocky shores, stunning beaches, and city running, giving you a unique chance to race through Hvar’s beauty and history.

The Main Events:

Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Earn a Trifecta on the island of Hvar, alongside the 100m and Sprint World Championships. Take on the Sprint, 5K Super, and Beast 21K races to earn championship medals and the coveted Trifecta Weekend medal, adding a tally to your Trifecta count. Race through stunning trails, ancient ruins, and pristine beaches in one of the world's most picturesque locations. Enjoy a weekend of celebrations with Hvar's perfect climate, rich culture, and vibrant nightlife. Conquer world-class obstacles and forge new friendships. Elite heats available on Beast 21K and Sprint 5K only.

Sprint World Championships

5K, 20 Obstacles, and a place in Spartan history is on the line. The Sprint World Championship race takes place Sunday, Oct 12th:
Morning:

Pro Championship Heats Men & Women
Age Group Championship Heats Men & Women

Afternoon:

Open Heats

Qualifications:
– Age Group/Open – No qualification
– Pro –Top 25 finish in any event of specific champs race distance or Top 10 finish in any race distance.

What’s on the line:
Pro Championship athletes will compete for a place on the podium and their share of a championship prize purse. Age Group Championship athletes will compete for their place on the Age Group podium.

100M World Champs

The 100M World Championship is our fastest and most intense OCR format yet.

100M, 12 Obstacles:
The 100M World Championship is all about speed, strength and agility. With only a few meters between each obstacles, this event will be all action. Finals will entail a merciless head-to-head knockout format. Expect rivalry, suspense, falls, unseen athletic feats and a one-of-a-kind show to crown the best obstacle specialist in the world.

The 100M course will start in the historical city square of Hvar, facing the Adriatic Sea, culminating with the classic Spartan race finish line on the mediterranean pier.

Qualifications:

Elite is invite/application only
Age Group/Open no qualification necessary

Nominations via OCR National Federations: National Federations have the opportunity to nominate athletes to compete in the Spartan Race 100M Championship by submitting a nomination form to Spartan Race. Applications will be reviewed by Spartan, and all those accepted will receive an email invitation to enter. Please contact your OCR National Federation for further details on nominations.
A limited number of wildcard slots will be available - stay tuned for more info.

What’s on the line:
100M athletes will compete for a place on the podium and their share of the championship prize purse.

How to get there

Hvar, the coastal gem of Croatia, is the island destination of Croatia. Click here for even more information on how to get to Hvar. Discover also all information in our dedicated Hvar Travel Guide HERE.

Transportation:
The best option for flying to Croatia is the Split Airport (SPU) - 42km from Hvar.

From the airport, take the Split -> Hvar ferry. The ferry has 10 journeys per day, approx €6 -€20 per foot passenger, duration ranging between 50 minutes - 2 hours 25 minutes. Car transport is available.

Renting A Car:
You won’t need a car in Hvar, but if you’d like one, the best place to rent a car is through CARWIZ, use code ‘CWHVAR’ for 20% off.
Cars can be picked-up in Split on two locations:

Split Airport
Split City Center

Where to stay

We highly recommend indulging in the unparalleled hospitality and luxury offered by these esteemed hotels, book with us and save:

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Adlana Hvar Spa Hotel
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel
Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel
Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage Hotel

Book here, with code ‘SPARTAN2024’ for a 25% discount.

Weekend Schedule

Detailed event schedule will be posted soon.

3 days, 2 World Championships, festival celebrations, cash prizes, and championship hardware is the line in this unique destination event.

The Main Event

Spartan Sprint 5K & 100M World Championships

Historic Trails

Race through historic city streets. Surrounded by buildings 1,000s of years old coming from all the major European civilizations (Greek, Romans, Venetians, Ottomans, Napoleon, Austro Hungarian)

Stay in paradise

Indulge in unparalleled hospitality and luxury on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Book here, with code ‘SPARTAN2024’ for a 25% discount.

Cash & Awards

Medals, cash prizes (pro) and awards (pro and age group)

Hvar,

Croatia

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