Zakazana trka u planinskom trčanju ГОЛИЈА trail 2026

Odvraćenica – Mount Golija is gearing up for a true sports and culture weekend. The fourth annual "Golija Trail" race is scheduled for September 5, 2026, and registrations for runners are already open, while a festival called "Sa Golije kolo se vije" (The Kolo Dance from Golija) will be held on the same day.

The organizers have prepared three courses for this year's race, tailored to different ages and fitness levels. For the most demanding mountain running enthusiasts, there is a 22-kilometer course, while recreational runners have the opportunity to test their strength on a nine-kilometer course. The youngest competitors will have their own children's course, four kilometers long.

As we learned from the organizers, all routes lead along gravel and forest roads, with minimal contact with asphalt, guaranteeing participants an authentic experience of running through the untouched nature of Golija. The start and finish lines will be at the "Vila Jela" restaurant in the tourist settlement of Odvraćenica.

– We expect a large number of runners on all courses. Golija Trail is already becoming a tradition and every year gathers an increasing number of nature and active vacation enthusiasts from various parts of Serbia – they told our portal from the RAS Mountaineering and Ecological Association from Novi Pazar.

The organizers of the event are the Tourist Organizations of Novi Pazar, Ivanjica, and Raška, as well as the RAS Mountaineering and Ecological Association and the Association of Golija Mountain Enthusiasts. Registrations for all three courses are already open on the official website trka.rs.

This weekend on Golija will be a true little festival of sports and culture. On the same day as the race, September 5, the festival "Sa Golije kolo se vije" will also take place, featuring performances by cultural and artistic societies from Novi Pazar, Ivanjica, and Raška, as well as the popular singer Rada Manojlović.

– We want Golija to come alive in full splendor. The race is just one part of the story. Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle, environmental awareness, and the rich cultural heritage of this region – added the organizing committee.

For those who want even more activities, the following day, September 6, the program includes a recreational bike ride and a hiking tour called "Pohod Golijom" (The Golija March), aimed at further promoting healthy lifestyles and nature conservation.

It is expected that throughout the weekend, Odvraćenica will enjoy a true sports and active atmosphere, with a host of events for all generations. The organizers invite all interested parties to visit Golija and enjoy the sporting challenges, cultural program, and untouched nature of one of Serbia's most beautiful mountain regions.