[2] UCI WorldTeams UCI Professional Continental teams UCI Continental teams The second stage of the race was scheduled for 123 kilometres (76 miles), but was shortened due to poor weather conditions.

The leader of the classification received a red jersey; it was considered the most important of the 2017 Tour of Croatia, and the winner of the classification was considered the winner of the race.

Additionally, there was a points classification, which awarded a blue jersey.

Points towards the classification could also be accrued – awarded on a 5–3–1 scale – at intermediate sprint points during each stage; these intermediate sprints also offered bonus seconds towards the general classification as noted above.

There was also a mountains classification, the leadership of which was marked by a green jersey.