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Dukelský beh mieru

Dukliansky priesmyk, Svidník, Slovakia

September 6, 2026
Presov Region
Cestný beh
19 km
Date:
September 6, 2026
Distances:
19 km
Surface:
Cestný beh
Location:
Dukliansky priesmyk, Svidník, Slovakia

Race description

Dukelský Peace Run is one of the oldest and most significant running events in Slovakia, held annually on the first Sunday of September. The course runs from Dukla to the center of Svidník and measures 19 kilometers with an elevation change from 479 meters above sea level at the start to 244 meters above sea level at the finish. Runners pass through a historic route associated with the Carpatho-Dukla Operation, commemorating the victims and the fight for peace in 1944-1945. The event has a rich history and strong emotional significance, attracting both competitive runners and amateurs.

Highlights

  • Course length of 19 km from Dukla to Svidník
  • Start at an altitude of 479 m above sea level, finish at 244 m above sea level
  • Historic route connected with the Carpatho-Dukla Operation

Additional information

Registration for 2026 is still in preparation. The course is known for its historical significance and challenge for runners, passing through a route once traversed by soldiers during the Carpatho-Dukla Operation. The event also features accompanying race categories such as the Great Health Run and the Small Health Run. The course is approximately 19 km, starting at the Dukla Pass and ending in the pedestrian zone of Svidník. The event includes short runs and inline races, with online registration available until August 2025.

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