Košice Peace Marathon
Košice Peace Marathon is listed for October 4, 2026 in Slovakia. Listed distances: Full Marathon. Check registration status, official links, and the runner planning notes below, then confirm final details with the organizer.
About this race
The Kosice Peace Marathon is the oldest marathon in Europe, first run in 1924, and among the world's oldest. Held every first Sunday of October in the historic centre of Kosice, eastern Slovakia, the 2026 edition falls on 4 October. The flat, fast, fully asphalted and traffic-free course runs two loops through the old town, climbing only about 74 metres. A World Athletics Silver Label race, it offers a marathon, half marathon, relay and family runs, with a field near 18,000.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
- Date And Schedule
Košice Peace Marathon is currently listed for October 4, 2026, which makes the October planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Slovakia, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, certified course. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
No direct registration link is listed here yet; use the official/source link or send a correction if you find the current entry page.
Key facts
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Slovakia
- Events
- Full Marathon
- Surface
- Road · Certified
- Certified course
- AIMS / World Athletics
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated Jul 24, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the October 4, 2026 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use Slovakia as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are Full Marathon. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.
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