The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
Held in Rajec, a small town in Rajecká Valley, Slovakia.
Starts and returns to the central square.
Turnaround point is Čičmany, a village famous for its folk architecture.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
“The kilometers ticked by smoothly, and the rough patch never came. I actually felt more comfortable than in the first half.”
Daniel Miklošovič adjusted his early pace for the heat at the Rajecký Marathon, then used the downhill after the turnaround point to move up the field. With another runner, he managed the exposed later section, ran the second half faster, and set a course personal best in 3 hours 12 minutes 10 seconds.
Quoted from the original · translated
Kilometre pekne ubiehali a kríza stále neprichádzala; naopak, bežalo sa mi lepšie ako v prvej polovici.
Read the original on Daniel Miklošovič · SME Blog“I really like the simple but stylish cotton T-shirt.”
From the perspective of a runner in the latter stages, the writer documented the climbs, humid heat, and aid-station operation. They finished in 5 hours 25 minutes and rated the souvenir favorably compared with Entry fee, but also encountered vehicles on roads that reopened five hours later.
Quoted from the original · translated
Das einfache, aber schicke Baumwoll-Shirt gefällt mir.
Read the original on marathon4you.deWe translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
Vladimir boledovič · Finisher vlog
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
Tier pricing by season (early bird deadline 2/28/2026 €12).
On-site registration at Rayec City Hall is also possible on the day of the competition.
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
From the 2026 editionThe race starts and finishes in the central square of Rajecká Lesná,
a small town in Slovakia's Rajčianka River valley, with the turnaround in the folk-architecture village of Čičmany.
The first half climbs, gaining about 100m in half marathon and about 200m in full marathon;
the second half descends back toward Rajec.
Not yet confirmed in the official race guide
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
There's no local transit card here — Rajecké Teplice is a small spa town. Use the regional SAD Žilina buses (pay the driver, cash typically accepted) or a taxi to/from nearby Žilina.
Zeleznicna stanica Rajec (Rajec rail terminus, end of line from Zilina), Nadrazna street, ~10-15min walk
Start/finish at Namestie SNP (SNP Square), Rajec town center.
Branch line has had substitute bus service (NAD) during off-season maintenance -- verify train vs. replacement-bus status for August closer to the date.
Race starts 09:00, bib pickup at Rajec Municipal Office Fri 16:00-22:00 and Sat 06:30-08:00.
Same location, Namestie SNP.
Three designated parking lots;
organizers recommend Lot #3 near the main road for easiest walk-in.
Cars parked outside marked lots are towed.
Rajec-Cicmany road fully closed both directions 08:30-14:00.
No dedicated runner shuttle.
Regional buses (operated by SAD Žilina) connect Žilina's main bus station to Rajecké Teplice roughly every 15 minutes,
with a journey time of about 30-50 minutes.
No dedicated tourist transit card or contactless tap-to-pay system was found for this route — buy your ticket from the driver.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
The Packet Pickup counter is located in the city hall building at SNP Square in Rayec.
The start and finish are located in the same plaza, so you can receive your supplies at City Hall and then go to the gathering area of the plaza.
Bib includes timing chip.
We inform you that on-site registration is not accepted, so you must arrive with the participation process completed.
For changing clothes and showering, use the facilities of Lipova Elementary School.
Rather than thinking of the square and school as the same area within the event venue, it is easier to save each location on a map.
Organizers also provide accommodations in the school gym, in which case participants must bring their own sleeping bags and mats.
If you plan to use the gym instead of your regular lodging,
be sure to determine the size of your luggage and the route you will take back to school after completing the course.
Supplies are provided for course and the finals, and participants who pass the finals receive baguettes and drinks.
Bib Rather than removing it right away, it is better to clean it up after participants have finished using the services at the event venue.
The currently confirmed city hall pick-up and school facility information are in the previous session's schedule,
so the operating location for the next session must be confirmed according to the new schedule.
Times are local to Rajecké Teplice. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Accommodation · 4.9km
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View on GetYourGuidePizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 141m
MapAccommodation · 231m
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View on GetYourGuideRestaurant · Rajecké Teplice 145m
MapAccommodation · 4.9km
View on Booking.comDistances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
Accommodation · 4.9km
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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
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View on GetYourGuideChozolovskie Hot Springs Admission Ticket + Round-trip Transfer · €81
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View on KlookFixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve
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View on GetYourGuideKrakow luggage storage service · €7
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View on KlookKrakow Evening/Night River Cruise · €23
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View on KlookNova Futa Vintage Car Guided Tour · €88
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View on GetYourGuideZakopane Cable Car·Chozoluup Hot Springs·Cheese·Vodka Tour · €24
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View on Klook€59
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View on KlookKrakow City Card (Museum/Public Transportation Integrated) · €40
View on GetYourGuideA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.
Pizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 141m
MapRestaurant · Rajecké Teplice 145m
MapPizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 97m
MapRestaurant · Rajecké Teplice 458m
MapRestaurant · Rajecké Teplice 187m
MapRestaurant · Rajecké Teplice 854m
MapPizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 4.0km
MapThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.
Castle · Rajecké Teplice 3.6km
MapHiking Area · Rajecké Teplice 934m
MapTourist Attraction · Rajecké Teplice 4.6km
MapPark · Rajecké Teplice 10.4km
MapSki Resort · Rajecké Teplice 11.6km
MapObservation Deck · Rajecké Teplice 12.9km
MapNature Preserve · Rajecké Teplice 9.9km
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Not officially announced yet.
It's expected in August 2027;
the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 8, 2026.
Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €41.
Entry routes: General entry.
Registration is handled on the official website.
(From the 2026 edition)
Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)
The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)
Rajecké Teplice. (From the 2026 edition)
Rajecké Teplice (approximate city-level location). (From the 2026 edition)