# Local sporting and humanitarian events in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/local-sporting-and-humanitarian-events-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-08-23T19:07:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various local sporting and humanitarian events have taken place across Croatia. In mid-August, swimming marathons were held in Šilo, Crikvenica, and Pula. The 116th Šilo – Crikvenica race saw 346 participants from 14 countries, with Mauro Bobanović setting a new course record. In Pula, Italian swimmers Alessandro Sgubin Meglio and Martina Balestra secured first place in their respective categories.

Later in August, athletic and humanitarian activities continued. Members of the AK Slavonija Požega athletics club competed in the NovskaRUN race, with Verica Žakula and Mihaela Marić placing in the 3 km and 9 km segments. Additionally, the 16th Krešin humanitarian swimming marathon was held on the island of Rab to raise awareness for people with disabilities, with proceeds from the event intended to assist with the aftermath of fires in Omiš.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Local sporting and humanitarian events held in Croatia

Local events in Croatia include successful performances by AK Slavonija Požega at the NovskaRUN race and the 16th Krešin humanitarian swimming marathon on Rab to support disability awareness and Omiš fire aid.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-sporting-and-humanitarian-events-held-in-croatia

### 2026-08-16: Swimming marathons held in Šilo, Crikvenica and Pula

Recent swimming marathons in Croatia saw record-breaking performances, with Mauro Bobanović setting a new time at the Šilo – Crikvenica marathon and Italian swimmers dominating the Pula Mini marathon.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swimming-marathons-held-in-ilo-crikvenica-and-pula

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