Rab Island MTB Marathon

May 16, 2026

An island that never stops impressing

Rab is a true gem for mountain biking – once you experience it, you keep coming back. That’s why, for the fifth year in a row, it remains one of our essential early-season destinations. The Rab Island MTB Marathon, taking place on May 16, 2026, once again showcases the very best this island has to offer.

What you won’t find on Strava, in GPS tracks, or in any tourist brochure, you’ll experience here: Rab in its most authentic, raw and exciting form. As in previous years, route planning, trail marking and course design were entrusted to those who know the island best – our partners from BK Mag on Rab.

And what awaits the riders? A mix of diverse and demanding terrain: solid rocky ground, sandy sections, bare stone ridges, dense Mediterranean pine forests, technical singletracks and fast gravel stretches. Such incredible variety packed into such a small area makes Rab a unique MTB playground.

Mild climate, great accessibility and a network of thrilling single-trail routes elevate the experience even further. Riders will need adaptability and smart bike setup, but the reward is unforgettable panoramic views of the Velebit range, surrounding islands and the endlessly blue Adriatic Sea.

Unique. Exceptional. Heroic. Just for one day.

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Date: May 16, 2026

Place: Rab

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Family holidays by the sandy beach Padova Hotel

Island of Rab • Beachfront

Indulge in the ultimate beach vacation at the Valamar Padova Hotel, located above a magnificent sandy beach and with stunning views of the historic town of Rab. The Valamar Padova Hotel is the ideal destination for families seeking a holiday experience to remember. Featuring contemporary family rooms, an extensive buffet at the hotel restaurant, tranquil outdoor and indoor swimming pools, rejuvenating wellness amenities, and a wide range of entertainment programs suitable for all ages, this hotel offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

per room per night from

€138

Half Board - with soft drinks included

Valamar Riviera d.d. has accommodation facilities in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Austria, where it operates through its branch Valamar Riviera d.d., Zweigniederlassung Austria, Gamsleitenstraße 6, 5563 Obertauern, FN 583355 a (Landesgericht Salzburg), VAT ID: ATU 78289647. Additionally, Valamar is a management company that, based on contracts, manages the tourism segment of the business and offers accommodation services in the facilities of Imperial Riviera d.d., Republic of Croatia, Rab, Jurja Barakovića 2, OIB: 90896496260 and HELIOS FAROS d.d., Republic of Croatia, Stari Grad, Naselje Helios 5, OIB: 48594515409. The term Valamar properties includes accommodation facilities of Valamar Riviera d.d., in Croatia and Austria, as well as accommodation facilities of other companies it manages.