Ocean Lava Montenegro
Triathlon in the Bay of Kotor with two races (half marathon and Olympic distance) on a course through the UNESCO zone of Kotor.
This event has ended
It returns every year ā dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet.
Program
A choice is offered between two distances: half marathon (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run) and Olympic distance (1.5 km swim, 50 km bike, 10 km run). According to the organizer, the program includes an official swim warm-up at the city beach, registration and bike service, a briefing for participants in Montenegrin and English, the start of both races from the city beach, and an awards ceremony at the finish line near the Old Town, open to all visitors without a ticket.
Why come
Ocean Lava Montenegro has been awarded as the best-rated event in the triathlon category on the Racecheck platform. The event takes place in the zone of the Bay of Kotor that has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979, giving the route a special atmosphere for participants and spectators along the course.
What to expect
Two distances for all levels
A choice is possible between half marathon (1.9/90/21 km) and Olympic distance (1.5/50/10 km).
Course through the UNESCO zone
Swim, bike and run sections pass through the protected area of the Bay of Kotor.
Awarded as a top triathlon
The event is rated as the best in the triathlon category on the Racecheck platform.
Finish at the Old Town
The race ends at the finish line in front of the Old Town of Kotor, open to the public.
What happens when
October 11, 2026 Ā· 08:00
Day 1
Sunday, October 11
- āOcean Lava Montenegro - raceStart of the half marathon and Olympic distance from the city beach in Kotor, with the finish in front of the Old Town.
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Where it takes place
Venue
Gradska plaža Kotor (poÄetak), cilj ispred Starog grada
Stari grad Kotor, Boka Kotorska
Get directionsGetting there
The race takes place in the Bay of Kotor, in a quiet part of the bay near the Old Town of Kotor. The swim section starts from the city beach, about 300 m from the Old Town, the bike route follows KotorāVerigeāKamenariāOrahovac and back, and the run takes place in Dobrota, past remains from the Illyrian and Roman periods and the churches of St. Elijah, St. Matthew and St. Eustace. During the race, the bike route is closed to traffic, and the finish is in front of the Old Town.
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Blue Cave & Perast ā 4h Group Speedboat Tour from Kotor
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