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Košice Peace Marathon
Košice, Slovakia
October 3, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km20 km
City RunCulture & History+2
SKCity Runs & Local Calendar
Runs and races in Kosice
12 verified events (4 confirmed dates) and 51 races in Kosice with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events124 confirmed dates
Competitions51Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 118 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,068 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Košice - Miskolc Ultramarathon
Košice, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
118 km
Nature & Off-RoadRelay+1
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Peace Half Marathon in Košice
Košice, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10.55 km4.2 km
City RunCulture & History
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Velvet Run
Košice, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
Charity RunKids & Youth Races+1
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VSE City Run
Košice, Slovakia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
3 km
Charity RunCity Run
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Kojšovská Hoľa Spartan Trail
Kojšov, Slovakia
April 3, 2027Date confirmed
50 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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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
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Marathon in Banská Bystrica
Neusohl, Slovakia
June 5, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
RelayCity Run+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
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 | Košice - Miskolc Ultramarathon | Košice, Košice Region, SK | Trail Running | 118 km |
| Date to be announced | Peace Half Marathon in Košice | Košice, Košice Region, SK | Road Running | 21.1 km10.55 km4.2 km |
| Date to be announced | Velvet Run | Košice, Košice Region, SK | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | VSE City Run | Košice, Košice Region, SK | Road Running | 3 km |
| 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 | 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 |
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 |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Kosice (Slovakia, Košice Region) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 51 individual races, including 4 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Košice, Kojšov, Bratislava, and Neusohl. Notable events in the selection include Košice Peace Marathon, Košice - Miskolc Ultramarathon, and Peace Half Marathon in Košice.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 118 km, reaching up to +3,068 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Kosice 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 Kosice?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 51 individual races in Kosice. A total of 4 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Košice Peace Marathon, Košice - Miskolc Ultramarathon, and Peace Half Marathon in Košice.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Kosice?
Events in Kosice focus on Road Running, Trail 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 Košice, Kojšov, Bratislava, and Neusohl.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Kosice?
The most selective courses in Kosice climb up to +3,068 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 Kosice?
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.