Kajbumščak Trail is a race that takes participants along ancient paths once walked—and run—by the Krapina Neanderthal, our very own "Dedek Kajbumščak". Some 130,000 years ago, he roamed these lands searching for and inventing tools, hunting cave bears, wolves, elk, deer, and even rhinoceroses, gathering berries, and enjoying the breathtaking views of Zagorje – A Fairytale at Hand.

The trail leads runners from the valley of the winding Krapinčica River, up and over the rolling peaks of the surrounding hills, all the way to the summit of Strahinjčica, and back.

Participants can choose from three routes:

🧔 Dedek Kajbumščak (Old Neanderthal) – 29 km with 1800 m of elevation gain

🐗 Šumski Gujdek (Forest Fellow) – 18 km with 1100 m of elevation gain

🐟 Mali Krap (Little Carp) – 9 km with 440 m of elevation gain

The start and finish lines of all races is located just below the archaeological site of the Krapina Neanderthal.

🦴 KAJBUMŠČAK TRAIL 2025 – OFFICIAL INFO 🦴

📅 Race Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
👟 Organizer: TK Maraton Krapina
🌐 Official Website: www.kajbumscak.com
📍 Location: In front of the Krapina Neanderthal Museum, Šetalište Vilibalda Sluge bb, Krapina
📞 Contact: Ante Radak, +385 98 935 3431, kajbumscak@klubmaraton.com

🐟 MALI KRAP – Recreational course (part of the Kontinentrail League)

• ⏰ Start time: 10:30 AM

• 📏 Distance: 9 km

• ⛰️ Elevation gain: +440 m

• 🛤️ Course surface: 10% asphalt, 90% forest paths

• 💧 Aid stations: 1 (at 5 km)

• ⏳ Time limit: 3:00 h

• 💰 Entry fee: 35 € (full package) / 18 € (basic package)

Mandatory gear:

• Mobile phone with the organizer’s number saved

• Personal cup/water container (no disposable cups at aid stations)

• Bib number (provided by organizer, visibly worn)

• Weather-appropriate clothing and shoes

• Whistle

🐗 ŠUMSKI GUJDEK – Short trail (part of the Kontinentrail League)

• ⏰ Start time: 10:00 AM

• 📏 Distance: 18 km

• ⛰️ Elevation gain: +1100 m

• 🛤️ Course surface: 10% asphalt, 50% forest roads, 40% hiking trails

• 💧 Aid stations: 2 (at 8 km and 13 km)

• ⏳ Time limit: 4:00 h

• 💰 Entry fee: 35 € / 18 €

• 🧭 ITRA Points: 1

Mandatory gear:

• Mobile phone with the organizer’s number saved

• Personal cup/water container with a minimum of 0.5L (no disposable cups)

• Bib number (provided by organizer, visibly worn)

• Weather-appropriate clothing and shoes

• Whistle

• First aid kit

🧔 DEDEK KAJBUMŠČAK – Long trail (part of the Kontinentrail League)

• ⏰ Start time: 9:00 AM

• 📏 Distance: 29 km

• ⛰️ Elevation gain: +1800 m

• 🛤️ Course surface: 10% asphalt, 30% forest roads, 60% hiking trails

• 💧 Aid stations: 4 (at 8 km, 14 km, 19 km, and 23 km)

• ⏳ Time limit: 6:30 h

  • 3:30 h to the second aid station

  • 5:30 h to the third aid station

• 💰 Entry fee: 35 € / 18 €

• 🧭 ITRA Points: 1

Mandatory gear:

• Mobile phone with the organizer’s number saved

• Personal cup/water container with a minimum of 1.0L (no disposable cups)

• Bib number (provided by organizer, visibly worn)

• Weather-appropriate clothing and shoes

• Whistle

• First aid kit

🏁 IMPORTANT INFO:

📌 Before registering, please read the Race Rules and the Kontinentrail League Rules.

🧾 FULL ENTRY PACKAGE (35€) includes:

• Race organization

• Bib number and timing (utrka.com)

• Mountain Rescue Service on standby (HGSS)

• Aid stations (sweet/salty snacks, water, juice, fruit)

• Unique metal finisher medal

• Race photography

• Hot meal & drink after the race (vegetarian or meat options)

• Premium SportHG Halo Belt with race branding (gear belt – for registrations paid by May 4, 2025)

• Race-branded Buff

• Race-branded silicone cup

• 50% discount on entry to the Krapina Neanderthal Museum

• Sponsor gifts

🧾 BASIC ENTRY PACKAGE (18€) includes:

• Race organization

• Bib number and timing (utrka.com)

• Mountain Rescue Service on standby (HGSS)

• Aid stations (sweet/salty snacks, water, juice, fruit)

• Unique metal finisher medal

• Race photography

• 50% discount on entry to the Krapina Neanderthal Museum

🕓 Deadline for full package registration: June 13, 2025
🕓 After June 18, 2025, no more registrations (not even for the basic package)

💸 DISCOUNTS:

• FAMILY PACK – 20% off for families of 3+ members registering for Mali Krap

• GROUP PACK 10 – 10% off for groups of 10+ runners

• GROUP PACK 20 – 20% off for groups of 20+ runners

• ELITE PACK – 50% off for previous Kajbumščak Trail winners

📧 Discounts require a registration code – contact the organizer via email to receive it.

🏆 Kajbumščak Trail 2025 is part of the Kontinentrail League, with points awarded for the Dedek Kajbumščak (long) and Šumski Gujdek (short) trails.

✅ All trails are ITRA-certified and included in the ITRA National League.

🏔️ Both Šumski Gujdek and Dedek Kajbumščak are UTMB Index Races (20K category).

⚠️ IMPORTANT! ⚠️

In the event of extraordinary circumstances and force majeure—such as severe weather, war, pandemics, earthquakes, or other disasters—that may prevent the race from taking place on the scheduled date, the organizer reserves the right to first postpone, and ultimately (as a last resort) cancel the race.

In such cases, registered participants will be offered the next available race date. If the new date is not suitable for a runner, the organizer offers the option of a 50% refund of the entry fee or transferring the entry to the following year's race, which will take place on the regular date. This choice must be made within two weeks after the announcement of the new race date.

For all additional information about the race, please visit the official website.

kajbumscak.com