The Run Slovakia - Národný štafetový beh
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The Run Slovakia : Národný štafetový beh Bratislava → Košice
The Run Slovakia is a three‑day national relay run across Slovakia from Bratislava to Košice. The full route covers 534 km divided into 48 stages, with total ascent of 7,446 m and total descent of 7,376 m. Teams run the route as a group relay; the event offers several categories including Marathon (12 runners), Freestyle (7–16 runners), Ladies Freestyle (7–16 female runners) and Solo Ultra (one runner completing all 48 stages).
Key logistical and race details:
- Team sizes: Marathon 12; Freestyle and Ladies Freestyle 7–16; Solo Ultra 1.
- Number of stages: 48, split across the three days.
- Route passes through multiple towns and natural areas between Bratislava and Košice.
- Official equipment includes a relay baton with a GPS tracker that each active runner must carry on the waist during an active stage.
- Each team may use up to three officially marked motor vehicles; vehicles must carry specified safety and marking equipment.
- The Run App is the primary communication and tracking tool for captains and teams, providing live tracking, stage details and notifications.
Safety and rules noted in the rules: participants run on open roads and must follow traffic regulations, carry a mobile phone, and use reflective equipment and lights for low visibility and night stages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
