🚗💨 WRC in Kvarner 🏁
📅 April 9–12, 2026
📍 Rijeka, Opatija
From April 9 to 12, 2026, the world-class spectacle of the WRC Croatia Rally is coming to Kvarner for the first time, bringing top-level motorsport to the coast and mountainous hinterland of western Croatia.
🌊 Special stages will run along coastal roads, mountain passes and inland routes, connecting the areas of Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Istria, Karlovac and Lika-Senj counties, showcasing the diversity of the Croatian landscape.
🏁 The competition programme includes:
• Ceremonial start on Korzo in Rijeka (April 9)
• Service park at Grobnik (April 9–12)
• 20 special stages over three competitive days
• Final Power Stage “Alan – Senj”
• Ceremonial finish and prize-giving in Opatija
🚦 Schedule & road closures
📅 Thursday, April 9 – Shakedown & Opening
• Shakedown “Viškovo – Jelenje” (3.44 km)
⛔ road closure: 08:00 am – 5:30 pm
🕒 runs: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Ceremonial start, Korzo Rijeka
⛔ closure: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
📅 Friday, April 10 – Istria & Učka
• SS 1/5 “Vodice – Brest” (14.12 km)
⛔ 6:00 am – 8:00 pm | 🕒 9:13 am / 3:15 pm
• SS 2/6 “Lake Butoniga – Motovun” (13.78 km)
⛔ 7:00 am – 8:30 pm | 🕒 10:11 am / 4:13 pm
• SS 3/7 “Beram – Cerovlje” (23.78 km)
⛔ 8:00 am – 9:30 pm | 🕒 11:14 am / 5:16 pm
• SS 4/8 “Učka” (11.75 km)
⛔ 9:00 am – 10:00 pm | 🕒 12:02 pm / 6:04 pm
📅 Saturday, April 11 – Gorski Kotar & Karlovac region
• SS 9/16 “Platak” (16.26 km)
⛔ 5:30 am – 9:30 pm | 🕒 8:43 am / 5:22 pm
• SS 10/15 “Ravna Gora – Skrad” (10.13 km)
⛔ 6:30 am – 9:00 pm | 🕒 9:41 am / 4:23 pm
• SS 11/14 “Generalski Stol – Zdihovo” (22.48 km)
⛔ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | 🕒 11:05 am / 3:05 pm
• SS 12/13 “Pećurkovo Brdo – Mrežnički Novaki” (9.11 km)
⛔ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 🕒 12:03 pm / 2:12 pm
📅 Sunday, April 12 – Vinodol & Senj (Finale)
• SS 17/19 “Bribir – Novi Vinodolski” (14.17 km)
⛔ 5:00 am – 2:00 pm | 🕒 8:05 am / 10:38 am
• SS 18/20 “Alan – Senj” (14.56 km) – Power Stage
⛔ 6:00 am – 5:30 pm | 🕒 9:05 am / 1:15 pm
• Finish ceremony, Opatija
⛔ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
🕒 prize-giving: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
🗺️ Special stage maps
Detailed maps of all stages (Shakedown, SS1–SS20) are available, including start and finish points, service zones and safety information.
⛔ Traffic notice
Temporary road closures will be in effect on numerous local and regional roads during the rally. Visitors are advised to plan their journeys in advance and follow the instructions of the organisers and traffic signage.
ℹ️ More information: www.rally-croatia.com