Košice Peace Marathon

The oldest marathon in Europe, first run in 1924, and still a flat, fast loop through the city's historic centre. A small field by modern standards, but a deep record of winners.

PB courseGood for debutsFlatSVK
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Where it runs

Košice Peace Marathon course map: the route through Košice, with the start and the finish marked.
Košice Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

The oldest marathon in Europe, first run in 1924, and still a flat, fast loop through the city's historic centre. A small field by modern standards, but a deep record of winners.

Next edition
04 October 2026
Elevation gain
81 m
Profile
Flat
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026