The children’s race is an important part of the international CRO Race
Sinj, September 30, 2025 – More than one hundred children took center stage in Sinj today, where the second stage of this year’s Kids CRO Race was held. This unique children’s project accompanies the international CRO Race and each year brings together a large number of young participants, giving them the chance to experience the spirit of competition as well as the joy of shared sporting fun.
The race attracted children from Sinj and the surrounding area, while the city streets were filled with cheering, joy, and true sporting enthusiasm. The kids thus had the opportunity to be part of a major sporting event that promotes the importance of an active lifestyle and healthy habits from an early age.
Miro Bulj, the mayor of Sinj, expressed great satisfaction with the promotion of sport through the Kids CRO Race: “This is a strong motivation for our children to engage in sports, which is extremely important for their health, and I hope that soon they will also become part of the main CRO Race.”
First place in this year’s Kids CRO Race in Sinj went to Teo Milanović Litre and Pia Ćurković in the 9–10 age category, and Ivan Dražić and Nina Perić in the 11–12 age category. Second place in the 9–10 category was won by Daniel Bandić and Greta Markulin, while Lovre Kovačević and Gabrijela Poljak took second in the 11–12 category. Third place in the 9–10 category went to Šimun Đipalo Leventin and Bruna Bilić, while Marin Smoljo and Ani Babić claimed third in the 11–12 category.
The next Kids CRO Race will be held on October 1 in Novalja. The overall winners will be announced on October 5 in Zagreb during the closing award ceremony.
Further information about CRO Race
This year’s edition of the CRO Race is taking place from September 30 to October 5, covering nearly 1,000 kilometers across Croatia. The race features 20 teams from all three categories of the International Cycling Union (UCI) – UCI WorldTeams, UCI ProTeams, and UCI Continental Teams. Viewers can follow the race live on HRT and Eurosport, with broadcasts reaching nearly 200 countries worldwide. Alongside promoting cycling, the CRO Race also positions Croatia as an attractive tourist destination, showcasing images of Croatia’s rich cultural and natural heritage to audiences across the globe. Since its first edition, CRO Race has been supported by the highest state institutions, including the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, the Croatian National Tourist Board, the City of Zagreb, as well as numerous other cities and counties hosting race starts, finishes, or passage routes of the stages. In addition to HEP as one of the main sponsors, the project also involves many other sponsors and partners: Valamar Riviera, Škoda, Carwiz, Keindl Sport, Alé, Essperto, Elite, Vinistra, Bilić-Erić, Jadrolinija, Europlakat, Kraš, the Croatian Olympic Committee, the Croatian Cycling Federation, Zagrebački holding, the Ministry of the Interior, as well as media and production partners Croatian Radiotelevision, Hanza Media, Sportske novosti, Amaury Sport Organisation,
