THE RUN SLOVAKIA 2025 THE NATIONAL RELAY RUN KOŠICE – BRATISLAVA Connecting Slovakia. Follow it. Cheer. Experience it.
Slovakia is getting ready to run again. From June 6 to 8, 2025, runners in teams will set off on a route from Košice to Bratislava, covering the country over the course of three days. THE RUN SLOVAKIA is not just a sporting event – it’s movement, community, and an experience that goes beyond the finish line.
“It’s amazing to see the whole country get involved – not just runners, but also people from towns and villages who welcome and cheer them on. THE RUN SLOVAKIA is proof that when we come together, we can create something extraordinary,” says Dušan Tarčák, race director. Key Moments Start: Košice, Hlavná Street – Friday, June 6 from 8:00 AM (Live broadcast on Rádio Slovensko and TV Markíza – Teleráno) Midpoint Event: Teplička nad Váhom – Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Finish: Bratislava, Hviezdoslav Square – Sunday, June 8 from 12:00 PM Closing Ceremony: 3:00 PM Follow the Relay. Cheer the Runners. Teams from all over Slovakia and abroad will once again embark on a 532 km-long journey. You can track their progress via the THE RUN SLOVAKIA mobile app, but the real magic happens live – in the streets, villages, and cities where spectators create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Come out and support the runners as they pass through your region. Every clap and word of encouragement counts.
ZSE KIDS RUN 2025 – Running for the Next Generation Even the youngest athletes will get to experience the atmosphere of the event. The ZSE KIDS RUN 2025 will take place in Košice, Teplička nad Váhom, and Bratislava.
Thanks to ZSE, proud partner of the kids’ run, we’re able to bring the joy of movement, promote healthy habits, and create memories that last. The run also supports inclusion by bringing together children from underprivileged backgrounds and local schools.
Health Is the Foundation of Performance. Prevention Is the Foundation of Health.
This event is all about the heart – literally. Thanks to our partnership with the East Slovak Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (VÚSCH), runners will have access to free, walk-in health screenings in a special medical tent.
Exams include blood pressure measurement, ECG, heart ultrasound, and more, all under the supervision of medical professionals.
“We’ve long been committed to raising awareness around prevention. Thanks to collaborations like this, we can reach a broader audience. It also allows us to show that innovation in healthcare isn’t just about top technology or doctors – it’s about every individual who understands that prevention matters,” says VÚSCH General Director Štefan Lukačín. Midpoint Program – Teplička nad Váhom (June 7, 2025) Chill-out zone with DJ (Red Bull zone) Massages and physiotherapy Hot lunch, refreshments, showers, quiet sleeping area ZSE KIDS RUN 2025 VÚSCH Health Tent – heart screenings Partners Who Power the Run We are proud to once again be joined by our general partner, Volvo Car Slovakia. We share a common value – that the journey is just as important as the destination. This long-term partnership allows us to keep raising the level of the event and give runners an exceptional experience.
ZSE and VSE, our main partners, provide the energy that drives every runner forward and helps unite Slovakia through sport.
Every Kilometer Matters Once again, THE RUN SLOVAKIA 2025 will have a strong charitable mission!
Together with our partners Pepco and the Markíza Foundation, we will distribute €15,000 directly across 10 cities and towns along the route from Košice to Bratislava.
Each selected location will receive €1,500 to fund activities for children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds – whether it's a sports day, a field trip, creative workshops, or help with camp participation. The goal is clear: support children's mental health and give them meaningful, joyful experiences.
Follow Us Safety and real-time updates remain a top priority, thanks to our partnership with Rádio Slovensko. From Friday to Sunday, Zelená vlna traffic reports will follow the runners live, with Ľuboš Kasala reporting directly from the field.
Expect live broadcasts and reports on the popular show Pozor, zákruta! on Saturday and Sunday (June 7–8) from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Rádio Slovensko will also join the run at the very beginning: on Friday morning, June 6, it will broadcast Dobré ráno, Slovensko! live from the start line in Košice. Hosts Tomáš Gerši and Lukáš Mano will share the atmosphere of the event both live and throughout the weekend in news coverage.
You can also follow the energy of THE RUN SLOVAKIA 2025 on our social media:
Instagram: @therunslovakia Facebook: THE RUN SLOVAKIA THE RUN SLOVAKIA 2025 – Web App Track the relay. Cheer the runners. Be part of it. www.app.therun.sk
