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THE RUN SLOVAKIA

Get to know Slovakia IN 3 days. The joy of running, overcoming your own limits and teamwork.

On the route across our country, you will find an unforgettable sports atmosphere, beautiful scenery, a lot of accompanying program and, last but not least, countless new experiences.

  • 3 days
  • 7-16 runners in team
  • 12. - 14. June, 2026
  • 48 legs and more than 525 km

Pricing

The total number of starting teams for TRS2026 is set at 100 teams

Marathon

€85 runner
  • FULL - Legs 1 to 48
  • 12 team runners
  • Mixed man/women
  • I am running every 12th leg
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Freestyle

€85 runner
  • FULL - Legs 1 to 48
  • 7 to 16 team runners
  • Mixed man/women
  • I am running any leg with the possibility of changing
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Ladies Freestyle

€ 85 runner
  • FULL - Legs 1 to 48
  • 7 to 16 team runners
  • Only women
  • I am running any leg with the possibility of changing
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The first price level 85€/person is valid until 31.10.2025, the second price level 95€/person until 28.2.2026, the third price level 105€/person until 30.4.2026. The fee for changing a runner from 1.5.2026 to 11.6.2026 is 10€ per change.

Track

The 524 km long route to Bratislava leads through the most beautiful corners of Slovakia and you can look forward to natural, historical and cultural monuments. Do you want to find out what awaits you on the individual running sections? Click on the map.

Track was recently updated

Leg

The Run Slovakia FULL

GPS

S: 48.72643, 21.25511
F: 48.14127, 17.106971

Length

530 km

Elev. Gain

7308 m

Elev. Loss

7376 m

Amenities

-

Description

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Print leg

Propositions

Race manual (11.09.2025) Runners declaration (11.09.2025) Consent of legal guardian (11.09.2025)

TEAM CHECK IN

THE RUN SLOVAKIA

Location:

  • Archeological museum Dolná brána, Hlavná ulica, Košice – Staré Mesto /GPS: 48°43'8.27"S, 21°15'32.18"V/
  • https://goo.gl/maps/8fdoEMoxH6gNB2Pf9

Time:

  • 11.6.2026 (Thursday) from 18:00 CET until 22:00 CET

Check in process:

  • team packages can be picked up by any team member
  • the team presentation is valid on the condition that the team captain hands over to the organizer a form signed by all team members - RUNNERS' DECLARATION, or possibly also the CONSENT OF THE LEGAL GUARDIAN

Teams package content:

  • bib numbers
  • relay baton – GPS tracker on runners wrist (will be picked up by the runner of the first stage no later than 30 min before the start in the starting mix zone on Friday)
  • two official vehicle stickers (sticker with team bib number and vehicle number)
  • official event tee with THE RUN SLOVAKIA logo
  • bottled water package
  • energy drink RED BULL
  • other promotional items

SUPPORT VEHICLES

  • only 2 race vehicles per team with official event sticker will be allowed to enter check point designated area
  • minivans, minibuses and caravans are recommended

SUPPORT VEHICLE MANDATORY EQUIPMENT:

  • 2 x head lamp
  • 2 x wrist flash light
  • 2 x reflective vest
  • 1 x fully charged mobile smartphone with internet connection
  • official sticker (sticker with team bib number and vehicle number)

START

Location:

  • Hlavna ulica (on parking lot between DoubleTree By Hilton hotel and OD Dargov), Kosice – Stare Mesto (Old town) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/WJaw71NHMKeTTPdX7

Time:

  • Friday, 12.6.2026 from 8:00 CET
  • continuous start – start times to be announced 48 hours prior the start the latest

START LINE CHECK IN

  • the starting runner is obliged to arrive at the race start in Kosice at least 30 minutes before the start
  • the starting runner takes over a relay pin – a GPS transmitter, which is handed over to him by a member of the organizing team at the event's starting point
  • the starting runner attaches the GPS transmitter around his waist so that it is not covered by anything
  • a member of the organizing team checks the functionality and correctness of the location of the GPS transmitter on the runner's belt
  • a member of the organizing team scans the QR code placed on the runner's BIB number and checks whether it is in accordance with the start number on the runner's wristband

BIB NUMBERS

  • each member of the running team must be marked with a BIB number
  • each member of the running team must wear a wirstband that corresponds to the runner's BIB number
  • the team member's BIB number must be placed in a visible place on the waist during the run
  • a member of the organizing team can at any time ask the runner to show her/his starting number and verify the identity of the runner by scanning the QR code

RELAY PIN

  • Relay pin = GPS transmitter
  • The GPS transmitter must be placed on the runner's belt during the entire stage

START SIGNAL:

  • The race will be launched by gun shot sound signal or other sound signal
  1. THE RACE

GENERAL RULES

  • VOLVO RUN SLOVAKIA is teams relay race
  • Runners age limit is 18 yrs +
  • Runners of age 15 to 17 yrs old can apply only if accompained by legal parent who must be member of the same team

Every team runner runs:

  • alone
  • explicitly assigned legs according to official start list

USING THE RUN APP DURING THE RACE

  • It is mandatory to use THE RUN APP for every teams captain during the whole race
  • It is also strongly recomended to use THE RUN APP for every team member

CHECK IN PROCESS IN CHECK POINT

  • When reaching the check point, the GPS tracker will send the time data automaticly

COMMUNICATION

  • THE RUN APP is the prime communication channel for race crew and team captains.
  • Through THE RUN APP team members will be informed about all important organisation updates, changes, restrictions, etc. GPS LIVE TRACKING
  • GPS tracking function enables all app users to follow live position of active runners on track You can find more information about the functionality in users manual in THE RUN APP. For downloading THE RUN APP go to APP STORE or GOOGLE PLAY.

SAFETY

  • It is mandatory to carry functioning smartphone for every active runner
  • Race is occuring during full road traffic
  • It is mandatory to follow Slovak road traffic rules for ever active runner
  • Every race runner is running at own risk and responsibility
  • In case of injury of team member, team captain is obliged to report it to medical crew through THE RUN APP
  • In case of urgent emergency first call 112 and afterwards report it to medical crew through THE RUN APP or phone
  • Runners mandatory equipment is: (during night or reduced visibility)
    • functioning smartphone
    • reflective vest
    • turned on headlamp
    • turned on flashing light
    • at least one other reflective item (wristband, waiststripe, headband, etc.)

TRACK SIGNAGE AND ORIENTATION

  • Track is marked only in difficult track sections
  • It is mandatory to study the track and directions for every runner
  • Accurate track orientation is one of the most important race rules and challenges, therefore every team is responssible for accurate track orientation
  • In case the runner gets lost and gets off the track he/she is obliged to get back to same point on track and continue the race
  • The venue organizer is not responsible for unpredicted race delays (red light on railway crossings, police control, fallen tree on track, etc).

SUPPORT VEHICLE USE RULES AND RESTRICTIONS

Parking rules:

  • Each support vehicle must be marked with official race sticker on visible spot (official sticker on car hood)
  • support vehicles are allowed to park in 50 m radius around check point area the closest
  • all designated parking areas will be marked where possible

Transfers to check points:

  • All support vehicle are obliged to follow Slovak road rules when transfering to check point.
  • Some check points are not accessible by car
  • No entry sign rule violation will lead to team disqualification
  • Support vehicle is not allowed to drive allong the active runner (except during night or low visibility)

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS / DANGER

  • It is mandatory to carry functioning smartphone for every active runner
  • In case of urgent emergency first call 112 and afterwards report it to medical crew through THE RUN APP or phone
  • Injured runner can be replaced only by runner from the same team who is not assigned to run following leg (valid for VOLVO RUN MARATHON category)
  • Injured runner is not allowed to continue the race

NIGHT LEGS

  • Runners mandatory equipment is: (during night or reduced visibility)

    • functioning smartphone
    • reflective vest
    • turned on headlamp
    • turned on flashing light
    • at least one other reflective item (wristband, waiststripe, headband, etc.)

  • one team member can run or bike along the active runner only during night or low visibility

  • other team runner, bicycle or support vehicle can drive behing the active runner only during night or low visibility to illuminate the road for runner

MID-CHECK POINT

Location:

  • Teplicka nad Vahom, sport complex
  • https://goo.gl/maps/fSq9SQQWuvxQvssN6

Leg:

  • finish of leg nr. 28

Time:

  • Saturday, 13.6.2026 from 08:00 CET to 20:00 CET

PARKING:

  • in all designated parking areas

PROGRAM:

  • the mid-check point area will be divided into following designated zones for:
  • regeneration
  • refreshments (foodtrucks)
  • hygiene (toilets, showers)
  • tents, loungers, blankets
  • quiet zone (gym)

STARTING FROM MID-CHECK POINT

Location:

  • Teplicka nad Vahom, sports complex
  • https://goo.gl/maps/fSq9SQQWuvxQvssN6

Leg:

  • start line of leg nr. 29

Time:

  • Saturday, 13.6.2026 from 15:00 CET until 20:00 CET
  • team start times will be announced at 14:00 CET the latest in https://app.therun.sk
  • teams will be started in adequate time intervals according to actual standings
  • the last/slowest teams will be first to be started

MID-CHECK POINT START LINE CHECK IN – THE RUN APP

  • team captain is required to check in / confirm teams/runners presence on start line at least ½ hour before start
  • active runner recieves the GPS tracke from crew member in start line mix zone
  • runner installs the GPS tracker on shoulder or hand. Make sure the GPS tracker is not covered with your clothes or other objects
  • crew member makes final inspection of GPS tracker functionality and its proper location on runners shoulder or hand

FINISH

Location:

  • BRATISLAVA, Hviezdoslavovo namestie,
  • /GPS:48°8'30.8274739"N, 17°6'32.0183659"E/
  • https://goo.gl/maps/evaygBMkoJSdqt2t7

Time:

  • Sunday, 14.6.2026 from 11:00 CET to 18:00 CET

PARKING

  • There will be designated parking areas reserved for support vehicles parking on parking lot in INCHEBA EXPO (reffer to map on page 12)
  • It is approx. 800 m walking distance to get to finish line area from parking lot
  • Parking lot location is: GPS: 48.135721 S, 17.104218 V
  • https://goo.gl/maps/H7zR4ggzqVKJe2ky9

PROGRAM:

  • Teams crossing the finish line
  • final results ceremony
  • refreshments – foodtruck – pasta party, beer
  • toilets and showers – in PARK INN by Radisson Hotel Danube Bratislava on Hviezdoslavove namestie near the finish line area

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE

  • Active runner is running to finish with all team member together
  • All team members are waiting for their teams active runner in designated waiting area (approx. 200 m before finish gate)
  • All team members are required to cross the finish line except the injured runners

FINAL TIME AND RESULTS

  • Official result time is net cumulative time measured:

  • from start of leg nr. 1 to finish of leg nr. 28 (from Kosice to Teplicka nad Vahom) and

  • from start of leg nr. 29 to finish of leg nr. 48 (from Teplicka nad Vahom to Bratislava)

• current leg standings are approximate and will be published in THE RUN APP

TIME LIMITS

Time limit (net time) for:

  • THE RUN SLOVAKIA is: 53h:00m
  • after the time limit has elapsed the race crew will close the track gradually
  • all teams, which will miss the time limit will be disqualified and can continue in running out of official race
  • all teams, which will run much faster then they stated in registration form, can be stopped temporarily by race crew

OFFICIAL RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Location:

  • finish (in Bratislava)

Time:

  • at 15:00 CET

  • first, second and third place of each category will be announced

RULES VIOLATION

  • in case of rules violation each team captain can file a complaint anytime during the race until Sunday 9.6.2024 at 14:30 CET

  • the complaint can be filed only by sending the message at info@therun.sk to event organiser

  • the event organiser will post official answer to complaint through THE RUN APP until 15:30 CET or later, depending on kind of complaint

  • The event organiser has right to penalize all teams which violated the race rules stated in this manual

  • The event organiser will determine penalisation according to rules violation seriousness in following levels:

    • 1st level: 30 minutes penalization
    • 2nd level: 60 minutes penalization
    • 3rd level: team disqualification

  • the event organiser will inform penalized team about his decission through THE RUN APP

Frequently Asked Questions

If you don't see an answer to your question, you can send us an email from our contact form.

From October 1st, 2025 at 18.00 CET until April 30th, 2026 at https://therun.sk

On Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, we will open registration at https://therun.sk

Yes, the THE RUN SLOVAKIA event is intended primarily for recreational runners, or people who like to spend their free time actively and are able to run 10 km at an average pace of 6.00 min/km, i.e. in 60 minutes.

Yes, you don't have to compete as a team captain. All you have to do is click during registration to register as a non-competing team captain.

The entry fee for the year 2025 is as follows: - the teams that register no later than 31.10.2025 = 85 €/person - the teams that register no later than 28.2.2026 = 95 €/person - the teams that register no later than 30.4.2026 = 105 €/person The total limit of the number of starting teams for TRS2026 is set at 100 teams.

When registering a team in the category MARATHON, it is necessary to pay 12 entry fees. When registering a team in the FREESTYLE category, it is necessary to pay at least 7 entry fees, and you can gradually purchase the remaining entry fees until the registration deadline (April 30, 2026). When registering a team in the LADIES RUN category, it is necessary to pay at least 7 entry fees, and you can gradually purchase the remaining entry fees until the registration deadline (April 30, 2026).

No, you don't have to. You can add the names and data of the team members gradually and you can also change them until the end of registration on April 30, 2026

App The Run Slovakia

Open the The Run Slovakia web app and get all the information with just a few clicks.

Details about each stage, real-time runner tracking, current results, your stages, navigation, and most importantly, notifications from the organizing team so you don't miss anything.

1. Open web page

In mobile open the address app.therun.sk

2. Add to home screen

In browser click on "Add to home screen"

3. Log in

Enter your username and password.

3. Log in

Enter your username and password.

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Destinační patneri

Košice - ul. Hlavná

Družstevná pri Hornáde

Veľká Lodina

Ružín (priehrada)

Margecany

Kluknava

Spišské Vlachy

Spišské Podhradie

Levoča

Vlkovce

Vrbov

Veľká Lomnica

Tatranská Lomnica

Tatranská Polianka

Štrbské Pleso

Podbanské

Pribylina

Jamník

Liptovský Mikuláš

Liptovská Sielnica

Veľké Borové

Chlebnice

Oravský Podzámok

Dolný Kubín

Párnica

Zázrivá

Terchová

Varín

Teplička nad Váhom

Turie

Kľače

Fačkov

Čičmany

Košecké Rovné

Košeca

Príles (hrádza)

Trenčín

Nové Mesto nad Váhom

Častkovce

Vrbové

Dechtice

Boleráz (priehrada)

Doľany

Modra (Tri kríže)

Svätý Jur

Ivanka pri Dunaji - Mohyla M.R.Štefánika

Bratislava (Bufet K3)

Bratislava - Staré Mesto