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Kojšovská Hoľa Spartan Trail
Kojšov, Slovakia
April 3, 2027Date confirmed
50 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
SKCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Slovakia: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
34 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 153 races in Slovakia with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3411 confirmed dates
Competitions153Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 118 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,300 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Bratislava Marathon
Bratislava, Slovakia
April 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km4.2 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+3
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Marathon in Banská Bystrica
Neusohl, Slovakia
June 5, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
RelayCity Run+1
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Košice Peace Marathon
Košice, Slovakia
October 3, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km20 km
City RunCulture & History+2
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Brose Night Run Prievidza
Prievidza, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km4.5 km1.61 km+5
City RunFestive+5
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Žilina City Half Marathon
Žilina, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km2.5 km+1
City RunFestive
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Košice - Miskolc Ultramarathon
Košice, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
118 km
Nature & Off-RoadRelay+1
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Run in Paradise
Stratená, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 | Kojšovská Hoľa Spartan Trail | Kojšov, Košice Region, SK | Trail Running | 50 km10 km |
| Apr 10, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027 | Bratislava Marathon | Bratislava, Bratislava Region, SK | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km4.2 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2027 | Marathon in Banská Bystrica | Neusohl, Banská Bystrica Region, SK | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2027 | Košice Peace Marathon | Košice, Košice Region, SK | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km20 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Brose Night Run Prievidza | Prievidza, Trenčín Region, SK | Road Running | 10 km5 km4.5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Žilina City Half Marathon | Žilina, Žilina Region, SK | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km2.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Košice - Miskolc Ultramarathon | Košice, Košice Region, SK | Trail Running | 118 km |
| Date to be announced | Run in Paradise | Stratená, Košice Region, SK | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | L'Étape Slovakia | Bratislava, Bratislava Region, SK | Road Cycling | 112 km60 km40 km1.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Big Bear’s Ultra | Žilina, Žilina Region, SK | Trail Running | 118 km62 km40 km |
| Date to be announced | Krahule Spartan | Krahule, Banská Bystrica Region, SK | Obstacle Course Racing | 21 km5 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Podvihorlatský Marathon | Großmichel, Košice Region, SK | Trail Running | 42 km21 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Slovakia in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 34 public events and 153 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Europe’s oldest marathon in Košice, Danube runs in Bratislava, and High Tatra ridge trails. Key host locations include Kojšov, Bratislava, Neusohl, and Košice. Notable events in the selection include Kojšovská Hoľa Spartan Trail, Bratislava Marathon, and Marathon in Banská Bystrica.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 118 km, reaching up to +6,300 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Slovakia includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Slovakia?
RunningCompass currently lists 34 verified events with 153 individual races in Slovakia. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Kojšovská Hoľa Spartan Trail, Bratislava Marathon, and Marathon in Banská Bystrica.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Slovakia?
Events in Slovakia focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 118 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Kojšov, Bratislava, Neusohl, and Košice.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Slovakia?
The most selective courses in Slovakia climb up to +6,300 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Slovakia?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
