Košice Peace Half Marathon

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Sports & AdventureKošice
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThis race is run by the same club and
Language["sk"]Currency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Košice Peace Half Marathon in Košice

The Kosice Peace Half Marathon is a spring road race held each May through the historic center of Kosice, organized by Maratonsky klub Kosice together with Progress Promotion Kosice, the same club behind the city's famous October Peace Marathon. Runners can choose a 21.098-kilometer half marathon, a 10.549-kilometer quarter marathon, or a 4.2-kilometer mini race, all starting on Hlavna ulica.

Kosice is best known internationally for its October Peace Marathon, one of the oldest continuously run marathons in the world, but the same club that organizes it, Maratonsky klub Kosice, also stages a separate spring event each May: the Kosice Peace Half Marathon.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This race is run by the same club and organizing team as the Kosice Peace Marathon, one of the oldest continuously running marathons in the world, but it takes place on a separate date in May rather than during the marathon's traditional October weekend, giving Kosice a second major distance-running event each year

02

The mystery stays covered

Runners registered for the October Peace Marathon are typically offered a discount code for this spring race, linking the two events without making them the same

03

The city starts moving

The course starts on Hlavna ulica near the Immaculata statue at the heart of Kosice's pedestrianized center, giving runners the same UNESCO-listed streetscape used for the autumn marathon, but on shorter, more accessible distances including a beginner-friendly 4

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race continues the broader Kosice running tradition built around Maratonsky klub Kosice

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the club that has organized the city's marathon since the interwar period

The sacred route

Living ritual

extending that tradition into a shorter

The local code

Living ritual

more accessible spring event that introduces a wider range of runners to the same historic-center course used for the autumn marathon

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Getting to Košice Peace Half Marathon works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

What to wear

Standard running kit suited to May weather in eastern Slovakia, which can range from cool mornings to mild afternoons; layers that can be removed after warming up are practical. Spectators...

Safety

Košice Peace Half Marathon is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Košice Peace Half Marathon does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["sk"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map48.71 N, 21.26 EOpen in Google Maps

Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia

Nearest airportUDJ — Uzhhorod
TransportGetting to Košice Peace Half Marathon works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Košice Peace Half Marathon does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Košice via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Košice, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearStandard running kit suited to May weather in eastern Slovakia, which can range from cool mornings to mild afternoons; layers that can be removed after warming up are practical. Spectators can dress in smart casual daywear, comfortable for standing along the route.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovakia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Košice Peace Half Marathon?

Košice Peace Half Marathon is listed for Past edition: 16 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Košice Peace Half Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Košice, Slovakia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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