1️⃣ How do I get to the event?
The event base is located at Eurovea (shopping mall, Pribinova Street).
- By public transport: The closest stops are Nové SND, Malá Scéna, and Šafárikovo námestie. On race day, please check our social media for information about traffic restrictions.
- By car: You can park directly in Eurovea – parking is free for 3 hours on weekdays and 5 hours on weekends.
2️⃣ Where do I pick up my bib and race package?
Registration is located at the end of the Eurovea 2 building, indoors on the ground floor (0), near the exit to Eurovea Tower.
Opening hours:
- Wednesday – Friday (Sept 17–19, 2025): 12:00 – 19:00
- Saturday (Sept 20, 2025): 8:00 – 14:00
👉 Participants from Bratislava are kindly asked to pick up their race package by Friday, if possible.
Your bib number may also be collected by someone else (e.g., a friend or spouse). They just need to present your registration confirmation – for example, a forwarded email on their phone.
ATTENTION! Registration changes are possible only on-site until Friday, September 19.
No changes can be made on race day.
3️⃣ When should I arrive on race day?
We recommend arriving at least 1.5 hours before your start time. This gives you plenty of time for:
- parking
- collecting your race package (if not already done)
- changing clothes and dropping off baggage
- warming up and getting ready
While waiting, you can visit our partner booths and soak up the pre-race atmosphere!
4️⃣ Where is the start?
The start location has changed compared to previous years. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from registration (approx. 400 m) and will take place near the new Klingerka tower.
Follow the direction signs to get there safely. You can also check out our short video guide: [LINK].
5️⃣ When do I start?
You selected your start corridor during registration. If not, you were assigned to one of the available corridors.
Your start time is fixed and cannot be changed. The letter of your corral is printed on your bib and is registered in the timing system – please respect it.
📋 A full overview of start times by bib number can be found in the table in [THIS ARTICLE]. Search for your bib number in the start list [HERE].
5 km
- Corridor A – 9:00 a.m.
- Corridor B – 9:45 a.m.
- Corridor C – 10:30 a.m.
- Corridor D – 11:15 a.m.
(All participants of the Nordic Walking discipline start here, at the back of the corridor behind the runners.)
10 km
- Corridor A & B – 3:00 p.m.
- Corridor C & D – 3:45 p.m.
👉 Nordic Walking participants are automatically assigned to Corridor D and will line up at the back behind the runners.
👉 New registrations will receive their start time when collecting their bib.
6️⃣ Course & refreshment stations
Maps of both courses are available at www.bratislavamarathon.sk.
- 5 km course: 1 refreshment station
- 10 km course: 2 refreshment stations
- refreshments at the finish line
Look out for signs indicating refreshment stations and make use of the opportunity to rehydrate.
7️⃣ Headphones are not allowed
For your safety and the safety of other runners, headphones are prohibited during the race.
Instead, enjoy the event atmosphere – the course will be full of energy, with DJs, drummers, and live bands to keep you moving and motivated!
8️⃣ How do I get my race photos?
Accessing your photos after the event is simple – just use your bib number.
Wear your bib visibly on the front of your chest during the race and don’t cover it with clothing.
After the race, enter the code from your bib at www.getpica.com. After free registration, your personal race photos will be available.
⚠️ Don’t throw away your bib after the race – you’ll need it for your photos!
9️⃣ How should I prepare for the race?
- Check the weather forecast and dress as if it’s 10 degrees warmer – your body will warm up while running.
- Stay well hydrated in the days before the race.
- Choose a light dinner the night before and an easy-to-digest breakfast on race morning.
- Don’t forget a proper warm-up – it will prepare both your body and mind for the run.
🔟 Enjoy the atmosphere!
The race is not only about the time – it’s about fun, excitement, and shared energy.
Smile, cheer for others, and most importantly – enjoy your special day to the fullest!
