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Medzinárodný maratón mieru (Košice Peace Marathon)
4 October 2026 · Košice, Slovakia
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Distances
42K · 21.1K · 20K · 4K
A flat two-loop course through Košice's historic centre finishing at Marathon Peace Square. Europe's oldest marathon and the second oldest in the world, with a 6-hour limit.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in October
Early October in Košice is usually clear and cool.
Starter pack 2025
- bib with timing chip
- finisher medal
- technical t-shirt
- goody bag
Standard starter pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
3:003:304:004:305:00
Bib pickup
Maratónska expozícia, centrum Košíc
day before the race only
Bib pickup at the expo the day before.
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Dóm svätej Alžbety — Slovakia's largest Gothic cathedral on the course.
Hlavná ulica — The historic main street with fountains and cafés.
30 minutes
Jasovská jaskyňa — A UNESCO karst cave near the city.
2 hours
Vysoké Tatry — The High Tatras for post-race hiking.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Water, fruit and snacks at the finish.
Airports
KSC · 15 minBTS · 300 min
Registration open