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Rajecky Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

SKAugust 202742.195km · 21.1km
Robo Michalec · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Rajecké Teplice · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
€42From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 8, 2026 · Entry fee €41 · Start 09:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Rajecky Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

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.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

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Rajecky Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Daniel MiklošovičRan in 2020 · Finish time 3:12:10
“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

Original quote

Kilometre pekne ubiehali a kríza stále neprichádzala; naopak, bežalo sa mi lepšie ako v prvej polovici.

Read the original on Daniel Miklošovič · SME Blog
Anton ReiterRan in 2018 · Finish time 5:25
“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

Original quote

Das einfache, aber schicke Baumwoll-Shirt gefällt mir.

Read the original on marathon4you.de

We 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.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Vladimir boledovič · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Rajecky Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Rajecky Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
START · FINISH

Rajecké Teplice

approximate city-level location

Start · Google Maps
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The 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.

World Athletics Label
Label Label

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Rajecky Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

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.

Getting to the start

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.

Getting to the finish

Same location, Namestie SNP.

More details

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.

More details

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.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

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.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

MERITTO Restaurant & Apartments

Pizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 141m

★4.5(1233)
Map

Rodinný dom Cavern - Rajec, 7 km od Rajeckých Teplíc

Accommodation · 231m

8.7/10(18)
View on Booking.com

Palatín

Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 145m

★4.6(364)
Map

Hotels near the Rajecky Marathon start line in Rajecké Teplice

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Rodinný dom Cavern - Rajec, 7 km od Rajeckých Teplíc

Accommodation · 231m

8.7/10(18)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Zakopane Hot Springs & Gubałówka Funicular Day Tour

€44

View on Klook

From Krakow: Chochołowskie Thermal Baths Ticket and Transfer

Chozolovskie Hot Springs Admission Ticket + Round-trip Transfer · €81

View on GetYourGuide

Rājīvsēteplē Airport–City Private Taxi

Fixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve

View on Kiwitaxi

Krakow Shooting Range Experience (Including Hotel Pickup Service)

€76

View on Klook

Krakow Polish Folk Show & Traditional Dinner Ticket

€61

View on Klook

Kraków: Evening or Night River Cruise

Krakow Evening/Night River Cruise · €23

View on GetYourGuide

Krakow Nowa Huta Guided Tour in Vintage Car

Nova Futa Vintage Car Guided Tour · €88

View on GetYourGuide

Chochołów Thermal Baths Experience (Optional Visit to Zakopane)

€14

View on Klook

Krakow Zakopane Cable Car Chocholow Baths Cheese Vodka

Zakopane Cable Car·Chozoluup Hot Springs·Cheese·Vodka Tour · €24

View on GetYourGuide

Kraków Auschwitz-Birkenau Historical Tour (Full Day)

€59

View on Klook

Kraków Wieliczka Salt Mine & Auschwitz-Birkenau Full-Day Tour for 2

€117

View on Klook

Krakow Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour

€126

View on Klook

Krakow Auschwitz-Birkenau Historical Tour (Full Day)

€36

View on Klook

Krakow Kazimierz Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour

€25

View on Klook

Krakow: City Card with Museums & Public Transport

Krakow City Card (Museum/Public Transportation Integrated) · €40

View on GetYourGuide

Where runners eat in Rajecké Teplice

Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

MERITTO Restaurant & Apartments

Pizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 141m

★4.5(1233)
Map

Palatín

Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 145m

★4.6(364)
Map

Pizzeria

Pizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 97m

★4.3(551)
Map

Sunny Pavilion

Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 458m

★4.5(192)
Map

EŠIF - Guesthouse with Beer Wellness in Rajecké Teplice (FLÁMM)

Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 187m

★4.8(53)
Map

MYSTIK Restaurant

Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 854m

★4.5(348)
Map

BROD Pizzeria

Pizza Restaurant · Rajecké Teplice 4.0km

★4.4(641)
Map

What to see in Rajecké Teplice after the race

Seeing Rajecké Teplice with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Castle Lietava

Castle · Rajecké Teplice 3.6km

★4.8(2715)
Map

sunny rocks

Hiking Area · Rajecké Teplice 934m

★4.8(228)
Map

The lost wake-up call

Tourist Attraction · Rajecké Teplice 4.6km

★4.8(607)
Map

Park of Ľudovít Štúr

Park · Rajecké Teplice 10.4km

★4.7(2288)
Map

Martinské Hole

Ski Resort · Rajecké Teplice 11.6km

★4.5(2911)
Map

April observation tower

Observation Deck · Rajecké Teplice 12.9km

★4.7(1279)
Map

Deep waterfall

Nature Preserve · Rajecké Teplice 9.9km

★4.7(461)
Map

Total cost and budget for Rajecky Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Rajecky Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Rajecké Teplice runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Rajecky Marathon

FAQ
When does Rajecky Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 8, 2026.

How much is the Rajecky Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about €41.

How do I register for Rajecky Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: General entry.

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Rajecky Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Rajecky Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Rajecky Marathon 2027 start?

Rajecké Teplice. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Rajecky Marathon 2027 finish?

Rajecké Teplice (approximate city-level location). (From the 2026 edition)

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