On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the 21st edition of the largest running event organized in Slovakia – the ČSOB Bratislava Marathon 2026 (taking place from April 11 to April 12, 2026) – will reach its climax in Bratislava. The Sunday portion of the event, which includes the flagship marathon discipline, will require certain restrictions on both public and private transport due to the expected number of runners. These measures are essential to ensure the safety of approximately 10,000 participants from nearly 100 countries.
We kindly ask for your understanding regarding traffic restrictions in the Staré Mesto, Ružinov, and Petržalka districts, which will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 08:30 to 14:00. These restrictions will be temporary, and their duration will be adjusted according to the actual movement of the runners. Traffic at all affected intersections and road exits will be operatively managed by police officers.
A specific regime will apply to Ružinovská Street, where the course section between the Miletičova intersection and the tram turnaround will be two-way (runners in both directions). During the second lap, runners moving from the Ružinovská/Tomášikova intersection toward the tram turnaround will use only one (the inner) lane. Cross-traffic at intersections will be released by police officers based on the flow of participants, similar to 2025, especially during the second lap.
Race Route (Start at 09:00 from Pribinova Street):
Pribinova – Olejkárska – Landererova – Prístavná – Plynárenská – Mlynské nivy – Votrubova – Prístavná – Landererova – Dostojevského rad – Karadžičova – Záhradnícka – Ružinovská – U-turn at the end of Ružinovská (tram turnaround) – Ružinovská – Záhradnícka – Odborárske nám. – Americké nám. – Špitálska – Námestie SNP – Laurinská – Uršulínska – Námestie SNP – Michalská – Ventúrska – Pánska – Rybné námestie – SNP Bridge walkway – Viedenská cesta – Petržalka embankment (towards Lanfranconi Bridge) – Sad Janka Kráľa path – Viedenská cesta – Krasovského – Klokočova – Old Bridge walkway – Pribinova.
The finish for half-marathoners is on Pribinova Street; marathon runners will complete this entire route in two laps.
Important Information:
- Public Transport (MHD): Full information regarding redirected public transport lines can be found at www.dpb.sk.
- Info Line: During the event, a non-stop info line will be available at +421 904 404 638, where you can obtain up-to-date information on the status of restrictions in specific sections.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any complications. You are all cordially welcome as active participants or cheering spectators.
More info at: www.bratislavamarathon.sk | www.mobilita.sk
