AN EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE 34TH ZAGREB POWERADE MARATHON
Experienced runners from all over the world come to the Croatian capital for a unique competition with no age limits
Zagreb, April 15, 2026. – Zagreb has been officially confirmed as the host of this year's World Veterans Marathon Championships as part of the 34th Zagreb Powerade Marathon on Sunday, October 11, 2026. It is one of the world's most important athletic events for veteran athletes, which will attract competitors from several countries around the world to the Croatian capital. The World Veterans Championships are organized by World Masters Athletics, an international organization that has been managing veteran athletics and promoting competitions for athletes for more than 35 years.
"We are proud that Zagreb will host the World Veteran Marathon Championships this year. This is a recognition of our long-standing tradition and work on the development of athletics, and an opportunity to introduce our city and athletic community to the global veteran scene. We believe that this race will become another international symbol of sportsmanship and togetherness." he pointed out Marko Jakopović, President of the Zagreb Athletics Association and added that Zagreb proudly encourages an active lifestyle and the development of sports, and hosting this championship is a confirmation of this orientation, and the arrival of athletes from all over the world with their families is an opportunity to present Zagreb as a hospitable city.
The Zagreb Marathon has a long and impressive history. Since the first race in 1992 with just a few dozen participants, over the years the marathon has grown into one of the most massive and recognizable sporting events in Croatia. Today, marathons are more than just sporting events, and almost all major cities in the world, from New York and Berlin to London and Tokyo, have marathons that are part of their identity and recognition.
The international positioning and vision of the Zagreb Athletics Federation will be furthered by the holding of the World Veteran Marathon Championship this year. All runners born on or after October 11, 1991 can register to compete in the Championship by registering on the website https://wmamc2026.com/, until September 1st of this year.
There are no performance standards for participation, but rather membership in a national veteran athletics organization is a requirement, and for Croatia it is the Croatian Veteran Athletics Association (HAVU). This gives runners and runners the opportunity to compete for their country, stand alongside the world's best veterans, and show that passion, discipline, and top form know no age limits. It is an event that brings together experienced athletes from all over the world and confirms that dedication and love for running further develop with age, and each performance becomes part of a larger, global sports story.
All information for the World Veteran Marathon Championship is available on the website Zagreb marathon and World Masters Athletics. Given that registration for the 34th Zagreb Powerade Marathon is underway, it is important that runners carefully read which form they need to fill out, depending on which competition they plan to participate in.
