Road RunningNordic Walking

Velvet Run

Road Running and Nordic Walking covering 5 km to 10 km in Kosice (Košice, Slovakia)

LocationKošice, Košice Region, SlovakiaShow on map(48.7139° N, 21.2581° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +45 m

Velvet Run is an endurance sporting event in Košice, Košice Region, SK focused on Road Running and Nordic Walking. Key features include Charity Run, Kids & Youth Races, City Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Velvet Run 10k (10 km, +45 m D+), Velvet Run 5k (5 km, +22 m D+), and Nordic Walking (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (velvetrun.sk).

Official website
Velvet Run in Košice (Work: "View towards Kasprowy Peak", Photo: Kris Sliver, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"View towards Kasprowy Peak" · Photo: Kris Sliver · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Charity RunKids & Youth RacesCity Run

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Velvet Run 10kRoad Running10 km+45 m151 m - 170 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Velvet Run 5kRoad Running5 km+22 m154 m - 163 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Nordic WalkingNordic Walking5 km+22 m157 m - 166 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
10 km
Elevation gain
+45 m D+
Elevation loss
-45 m D-
Altitude range
151 m - 170 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
10 km+45 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468FS48.7140° N, 21.2581° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 151 m to 170 m above sea level (+45 m D+, -45 m D-)

Peak: 170 m·at 5.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
151 m157 m164 m170 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km170 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Velvet Run take place?

Velvet Run takes place in Košice, Košice Region, SK (start area at coordinates 48.7139° N, 21.2581° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Velvet Run?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Velvet Run 10k (10 km, +45 m D+), Velvet Run 5k (5 km, +22 m D+), and Nordic Walking (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Velvet Run?

The main competition (Velvet Run 10k over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +45 m of elevation gain and -45 m of elevation loss, ranging between 151 m and 170 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Velvet Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (velvetrun.sk).