INFORMATION
We cordially invite you to the "Letecká stovka" mountain ultramarathon and long-distance hike—featuring a course of 106 km and +3,590 m elevation gain—taking place on March 6–7, 2027, in the Považský Inovec and Strážovské vrchy mountain ranges.
This 106 km event is designed for individual participants. Letecká stovka 2027 is organized by the SLOVAK ULTRA TRAIL association.
SLOVAK ULTRA TRAIL has been a member of ITRA (International Trailrunning Association) since 2015.
- Letecká stovka 2027 is part of the Slovak Ultratrail League calendar.
- Letecká stovka 2027 course is 106 kilometers long and will be ITRA-certified.
- Letecká stovka 2027 will be part of the ITRA National League.
- Letecká stovka 2027 will be part of the UTMB Index.
- Letecká stovka 2027 is a qualifying event for the Western States Endurance Run 2028 (requires completing the course within 21 hours).
CATEGORIES:
Men
Women
Men 50+ (For the 12th edition, this applies to participants born in 1977 or earlier)
Women 50+ (For the 12th edition, this applies to participants born in 1977 or earlier)
* Age category placement is determined by the age reached during the year the race takes place. ENTRY FEE:
€90 per person
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
Maximum of 250 participants
Discounts based on ITRA points (ITRA performance index – GENERAL category):
Men with 700 points or more: 50% discount
Men with 800 points or more: 100% discount
Women with 550 points or more: 50% discount
Women with 650 points or more: 100% discount
The discount applies to the base entry fee of €90.
How to check your current ITRA performance index: enter your first and last name on the ITRA website; if your profile is found, click on it and look for the "New Performance Index" in the GENERAL category.
PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN:
Participant check-in on Friday, March 5, 2027, will take place in Trenčín at the ARENA Ostrov building (Na Ostrove 363) between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. On the morning of Saturday, March 6, 2027, check-in will be held at the same location from 5:00 AM to 5:40 AM. During check-in, participants will sign the start list (this also serves to identify the number and names of registered individuals who fail to show up at the start without prior cancellation). Participants will receive a race bib and, if a race tracking service is available, a GPS tracker. A check of mandatory equipment will also be conducted during check-in, so participants must bring the required gear with them.
DROP BAGS:
Participants in the Letecká stovka race have the option to have drop bags (i.e., small packages containing items for the course) transported to the K4 Duchonka – Duchonka Land aid station (62 km from the start). Drop bags must not contain valuables, cash, or electronics that could be damaged or lost during transport. The maximum weight for a drop bag is 3 kg.
Drop bags are to be handed in at the designated, marked area in Trenčín during the morning check-in (at the Arena Ostrov building). Each drop bag must be clearly marked with the participant's race number (tags or stickers for this purpose will be available at check-in). The organizers will also provide bags for this purpose.
After the time limit for the K4 Duchonka – Duchonka Land aid station expires (after 8:30 PM), the drop bags will be transported to the finish line in Trenčín; they are expected to arrive in Trenčín between approximately 9:15 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
START:
Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 6:00 AM in Trenčín, at the "ARENA Ostrov" building (Na Ostrove 363). Participants of the Letecká stovka will start together. Please arrive at the starting area well in advance. Before the start, following the organizers' welcome, you will receive the latest weather forecast along with any additional notices and information.
AID STATIONS AND TIME LIMITS:
Six aid stations offering food and drinks will be located along the course. These locations will also serve as checkpoints where times are recorded using an electronic timing system. A list of these stations—including their locations, distances from the start, and time limits—is provided below. The event organizer reserves the right to modify the course route and checkpoint time limits. Registered participants will be notified via email should any such changes occur.
POSITION (K-POINT)
Start: Trenčín
K1: Pred Beckovom
K2: Kálnica (ObÚ)
K3: Bezovec (Koliba)
K4: Duchonka (Land)
K5: Inovecká chata (cottage)
DISTANCE
0 km
16 km
23 km
43 km
63 km
85 km
K6: Chatka Pod Ostrým vrchom (cottage)
Finish: Trenčín
95 km
105 km
TIME LIMIT (CUT-OFF)
06:00 (Sobota)
08:45 (Saturday)
10:30 (Sobota)
16:00 (Saturday)
20:30 (Saturday)
01:00 (Sunday)
04:00 (Sunday)
07:00 (Sunday)
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT:
- 1 x thermal blanket
- Head torch with new batteries or fully charged
- A charged and switched-on mobile phone with a SIM card, the phone number of which was provided on the registration form
- GPS / watch / mobile phone (if using a mobile phone for navigation, a power bank is mandatory) with the ‘Letecká stovka’ route pre-loaded (GPX link)
- Hooded jacket with a waterproof and breathable membrane (Gore-Tex, eVent, Polartec, Dermizax NX, H2No, etc.)
- Reflective vest or reflective tape
- Water bottles or a hydration pack with a capacity of at least 1 L (at least 0.5 L of water at the start)
- Your own cup, mug or wide-necked bottle (bidon) with a capacity of at least 1.5 dl (bottles with narrow necks are not permitted)
- Valid proof of identity (identity card)
- Race number displayed visibly on the front of the body throughout the race (provided by the organisers of the Letecká stovka)
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
- Headwear – a cap
- Gloves
- A warm layer of clothing between your jacket and a long-sleeved base layer
- Spare warm clothing
- Folding running or hiking poles
- Spare batteries for your head torch or a spare power source for your head torch
- Power bank for your mobile phone (compulsory if used for navigation) or for your watch
- Waterproof case for your mobile phone
- Insurance covering participation in the race
- First-aid kit containing at least: one elastic bandage (100 x 6 cm), 2 plasters, 2 disinfectants (disinfectant wipes, etc.)
- Vaseline or a similar product to treat grazes
- Blister plasters
- A bin bag
- Money (at least 20 EUR in cash)
FINISH:
The finish line for the Letecká stovka is located in Trenčín, in the ARENA Ostrov building at Na Ostrove 363, Trenčín. The total time limit for completing the Letecká stovka route is 25 hours (by 07:00 on Sunday 7 March 2027).
ACCOMMODATION:
For participants in the 2027 Letecká stovka, overnight accommodation will be provided in the Arena Ostrov sports hall. You can sleep on the floor of the sports hall with your own equipment (sleeping mat, sleeping bag), or book a room directly at the Letecká stovka event venue in the Arena Ostrov Guesthouse. Accommodation in the sports hall is available from 8.30 pm on Friday; from 6.00 pm, you will be able to leave your belongings in a designated area (the squash court) within the Arena Ostrov building. Before checking into the sports hall, you must first attend the participants’ registration at the Arena Ostrov building. Payment can be made on the spot at reception in cash. For accommodation at the guesthouse, you can use Booking.com. Accommodation at the guesthouse is available at any time.
The option to stay overnight in the sports hall will also be available to participants of the Letecká stovka event for the night from Saturday to Sunday. The fee for staying overnight in the sports hall is 7 EUR per person for the event; this amount must be paid in cash on the spot. Credit cards are not accepted.
You will need to bring your own sleeping mat and sleeping bag (you must move these items to the squash courts in the morning before the start). The sports hall must remain free of personal belongings, as it will be open to the public during the day. Showers will be available. For accommodation in the Arena Ostrov sports hall, quiet hours apply from 23:00 on Friday 6 March.
PARKING:
On Friday 5 March or on the morning of Saturday 6 March (or throughout the weekend when the event is taking place), you can park your car in the car park next to the indoor swimming pool in Trenčín (approx. 500 metres from the registration and start point) or at the outdoor swimming pool on Ostrov in Trenčín. This car park is free of charge. Further information on parking options in Trenčín can be found HERE. Parking directly in front of the Arena Ostrov building, where the registration takes place and which is also the start and finish line, is not permitted (this does not apply to participants staying at the Arena Ostrov Guesthouse). Areas where parking is not permitted will be clearly marked with tape in the morning. Please respect this restriction.
NOTICES:
The event organiser reserves the right to change the route, amend the event programme or cancel the event. In the event of such changes, registered participants will be informed by email.
Transport to the event (or to the start line), as well as transport from the route in the event of early withdrawal (DNF), is the responsibility of the participants. For connections from Bezovec (bus stop 500 metres from K3 Penzión na Bezovci), please see THIS DOCUMENT
During the race, participants must ensure they stay hydrated and consume sufficient food. There will be six refreshment stations along the route, offering refreshments (each will also have a sports drink, magnesium, salt and dextrose). If you use supplements such as gels, salt tablets or energy bars, etc., you must pack these in your rucksack.
The weather is a crucial factor during 100-kilometre races. Prioritise your safety – the Letecká stovka is a winter sporting event. Check the weather forecasts before the event and adapt your kit and clothing accordingly. Do not underestimate the importance of your kit and, above all, your clothing (including spare items)!
We will monitor the weather throughout the event. Should the weather pose a safety risk, the organisers will issue a notice to participants and take appropriate action based on the organisers’ decision.
Information on the condition of the route (one week before the race):
- The crossing of the tarmac road heading towards Bánovce nad Bebravou on the route to Beckov is marked via an underpass.
- The section before Beckov and before K1 – the embankment – switches to the tarmac road for a stretch of approximately 300 metres and then returns off the tarmac; extra caution is required.
- In the section near the gamekeeper’s lodge below Kostolný vrch, part of the route is muddy and more difficult to navigate.
- At Prieľačina, there is a section that is more difficult to navigate, with additional, reinforced signposting;
- Mníchova Lehota – Jarky – take care when crossing the main road leading to Bánovce nad Bebravou – there is often heavy traffic here!
- Beyond the road, the route crosses the railway line; there is a level crossing here.
- On and below the Čiernachovské meadows, there are muddy sections which can be bypassed.
- The section before the Brezina forest park tends to be muddy when wet.
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