Race Through Slovakia
Key facts
- Date:
- 9-14 may 2026
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- Bratislava · Bratislava · Slovakia
- Distances:
- 650/1.000 km
- Elevation:
- Por confirmar
About
Race Through Slovakia is an unsupported ultra that spans four Central European countries: riders choose between a 650-kilometre and a 1,000-kilometre route connecting Bratislava to six mandatory checkpoints across Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland. The event runs from 9 to 14 May and leaves route planning largely in the hands of each participant. Terrain ranges from the Danubian plains to Carpathian foothills and forested highland plateaus. No crew support is allowed, placing full responsibility on each rider for food, sleep and navigation. The gap between the 650 km and 1,000 km formats calls for very different preparation strategies — Push Rider plans both through the full 12-week periodisation: aerobic base builds the engine, the specificity phase calibrates ultra pace by watts for each rider's profile, and autonomous nutrition alongside sport-psychology work is refined in every weekly coach review.
Frequently asked questions
When is Race Through Slovakia 2026?
From May 9 to 14, 2026, starting from Bratislava, Slovakia.
What distances does Race Through Slovakia offer?
The event offers two distances: 650 km and 1,000 km. Total elevation gain is still to be confirmed.
What type of event is Race Through Slovakia?
It is a self-supported ultra crossing Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland, with a free route between 6 mandatory checkpoints.
Where is the start of Race Through Slovakia?
The start is in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
How to prepare for Race Through Slovakia with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 structures 12 weeks with weekly review for a 6-day ultra: aerobic base with accumulated saddle hours, threshold construction with multi-day blocks, specificity load with free-route simulations and checkpoint management, and a 10-day taper. Nutrition across 3 phases incorporates a nocturnal effort and sleep management protocol. Pacing across 650 to 1,000 km is planned in daily segments, keeping a safety margin within the 6-day event window.
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