3rd Edition 2026
Derby AS Croatia brings the best possible care and attention for young racing pigeons. Powered by Vanrobaeys Belgium, Vet-Schroeder-Tollisan, and Benzing Premium, this One Loft Race has quickly become one of Europe’s most exciting events – combining professionalism, a beautiful climate, and true fairness for every fancier.
Located in the sunny region of Croatia, Derby AS Croatia offers everything a fancier could wish for: perfect weather conditions, high-level management, and total transparency.
Entry & Registration
Pigeon Registration – €60 per pigeon
Payable upon delivery.
Covers everything: accommodation, training, feeding, health treatments, vaccinations, and full care from start to finish.
Pigeon Activation – €60 per pigeon
Payable before the first activation race.
Only activated pigeons will compete for prizes.
If a pigeon does not reach the activation stage, no extra payment is required.
Transport Fee – €10 per pigeon
Delivery period: from 1 March to 1 June 2026
First collection: Houten – 28 February to 1 March 2026
Additional European collection points will be announced soon.
You may register as many pigeons as you like – there is no limit.
The registration fee is mandatory and non-refundable (except if a pigeon fails quarantine upon arrival).
Prize Fund – Total €60,000 (based on 1,500 activated pigeons)
FINAL RACE – 550 km
€12,000
€8,000
€6,000
€3,000
€1,000
6–10. €400
11–20. €200
21–50. €100
SEMI-FINAL RACE – 410 km
€1,000
€600
€400
ACE PIGEONS – ALL RACES
€4,000
€3,000
€2,000
€1,000
€500
“ACE SHORT DISTANCE”
HS1 – 150 km → €2,000 / €1,000 / €500
HS2 – 200 km → €2,000 / €1,000 / €500
HS3 – 260 km → €2,000 / €1,000 / €500
HS4 – 310 km → €2,000 / €1,000 / €500
“ACE MIDDLE DISTANCE”
HS5 – 360 km → €2,000 / €1,000 / €500
HS6 – 450 km → €2,000 / €1,000 / €500
“ACE LONG DISTANCE”
HS7 – 550 km → €2,000 / €1,000 / €500
Prize fund based on 1,500 paid pigeons – if more pigeons are activated, the prize fund will increase accordingly.
Race Program 2026
Activation Training – 90 km – 24.07.2026
Hot Spot 1 – 150 km – 31.07.2026
Hot Spot 2 – 200 km – 07.08.2026
Hot Spot 3 – 260 km – 14.08.2026
Hot Spot 4 – 310 km – 21.08.2026
Hot Spot 5 – 350 km – 29.08.2026
Semi-Final – 450 km – 05.09.2026
Final – 550 km – 12.09.2026
Super Final – 620 km – 26.09.2026
Maximum capacity: 1,750 pigeons
Free food and drinks for all guests at every race
Accommodation arranged for all visitors
Partners & Standards
Feed: Vanrobaeys PRO REVOLUTION Junior 49
Health: Vet-Schroeder-Tollisan veterinary program
Technology: Benzing Premium System
Droppings test for every entered pigeon
All races broadcast live via OneLoftRace.live
Derby AS Croatia – The same conditions for every pigeon!
Fair, transparent, and organized to perfection under the Croatian sun.