28th Maraton lađa – Traditional Boat Marathon on the Neretva River The 28th Maraton lađa will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2025, on the scenic Neretva River in southern Croatia. This unique traditional boat race spans 22.5 kilometers, from Metković to Ploče, featuring crews competing in historic wooden boats known as lađe, once used by locals for transport and …