Parenzana Gravel Race
Key facts
- Date:
- 15 feb 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Poreč · Istria · Croatia
- Distances:
- 30/50/88 km
- Elevation:
- Por confirmar
About
The Parenzana Gravel Race takes its name from the narrow-gauge railway that once connected Trieste to Poreč in the early twentieth century, and whose old roadbed now threads through the Istrian interior as a scenic multi-use trail. Now in its fourth edition, the race offers three distances of 30, 50 and 88 kilometres across the limestone plateaus, olive groves and ancient stone roads that define this corner of Croatia. Held on 15 February, the event benefits from Istria's mild Mediterranean-influenced winters, making February racing surprisingly pleasant. The shorter formats of 30 and 50 km serve as a threshold-build-phase intensity test within the Push Rider method: the coach analyses normalised power and actual effort zones to calibrate winter FTP and adjust the blocks planned for the following weeks.
Frequently asked questions
When is Parenzana Gravel Race 2026?
On February 15, 2026, in Porec, in the Istria region, Croatia.
What distances does Parenzana Gravel Race offer?
The event offers three distances: 30 km, 50 km and 88 km. Elevation gain is still to be confirmed.
What makes the Parenzana Gravel Race route special?
The route follows the old Parenzana railway, which connected Croatia and Slovenia. 2026 marks the 4th edition.
Where is the start of Parenzana Gravel Race?
The start takes place in Porec, on the Istrian peninsula, Croatia.
How to prepare for Parenzana Gravel Race with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 structures 12 weeks with weekly review across 4 phases: aerobic base for the chosen distance (30, 50 or 88 km), threshold construction adapted to the Istrian profile, specificity load on gravel in February with winter conditions, and tapering. Nutrition across 3 phases and the pacing plan are adjusted to the selected distance, with particular attention to thermal management in winter racing.
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