INFORMATION ABOUT LETECKÁ 55
We cordially invite you to the Letecká 55 mountain ultramarathon and long-distance hike, taking place on March 7, 2026, in the Považský Inovec and Strážovské vrchy mountain ranges. This 55 km event is designed for individual participants. Letecká 55 2026 is organized by the SLOVAK ULTRA TRAIL association.
The SLOVAK ULTRA TRAIL association has been a member of ITRA (International Trailrunning Association) since 2015.
Letecká 55 - 2027 is part of the Slovak Ultratrail League calendar.
The Letecká 55 - 2027 course is 55 kilometers long and will be ITRA-certified.
Letecká 55 - 2027 is part of the ITRA National League.
Please note that the "Letecká 50" event organized by TJ LOT is a separate long-distance hike and is not part of this event.
CATEGORIES:
Men
Women
Men 40–49
Women 40–49
Men 50+ (For the current 12th edition, this applies to participants born in 1977 or earlier)
Women 50+ (For the current 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:
€60 per person
* Registered participants will be informed about payment details via email or directly on the registration portal.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
Maximum of 200 participants
PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN:
Participant check-in on Friday, March 5, 2027, will take place in Trenčín at the ARENA Ostrov building (Na Ostrove 363) from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On the morning of Saturday, March 6, 2027, check-in will take place at the same location from 5:00 AM to 6:40 AM.
START:
Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 7:00 AM in Trenčín, at the ARENA Ostrov building (Na Ostrove 363). Participants in the "Letecká 55" race will start simultaneously. Please arrive at the starting area well in advance.
REFRESHMENT AND CHECKPOINTS:
Three refreshment stations offering food and drinks will be located along the route. 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 route and the time limits for the checkpoints. Registered participants will be notified via email of any such changes.
POINT OF VIEW (S-POINT)
DISTANCE
Start: Arena Ostrov
S1: Pred Beckovom
S2: Inovecká chata (cottage)
S3: Chatka Pod Ostrým vrchom (cottage)
Finish: Arena Ostrov
0 km
16 km
35 km
45 km
55 km
TIME LIMIT (CUT-OFF)
07:00(Saturday)
09:30(Saturday)
12:30(Saturday)
1:45 PM(Saturday)
15:30(Saturday)
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT:
- 1x emergency foil blanket
- Headlamp with fresh batteries or fully charged
- Charged and switched-on mobile phone with the SIM card number provided during registration
- GPS device / watch / mobile phone with the "Letecká 55" route loaded (GPX link)
- Hooded jacket with a waterproof and breathable membrane (Gore-Tex, Pertex Shield, DryVent, etc.)
- Reflective vest or reflective band
- Bottles or hydration bladder with a minimum capacity of 1 L (at least 0.5 L of water at the start)
- Personal cup, mug, or wide-mouth bottle with a minimum capacity of 1.5 dl (narrow-neck bottles are not accepted)
- Valid ID document (identity card)
- Race bib worn visibly on the front of the body throughout the race (provided by the Letecká Stovka organizer)
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:
- Headwear (hat/cap)
- Gloves
- Warm clothing layer (to be worn between the jacket and the long-sleeved base layer)
- Spare warm clothing
- Collapsible running or hiking poles
- Spare batteries or a backup power source for the headlamp
- Power bank for the mobile phone for the watch
- Waterproof mobile phone case
- Insurance that also covers race participation
- First aid kit with minimum contents: elastic bandage (100x6 cm), 2 plasters, 2 disinfectant items (disinfectant wipe, etc.)
- Vaseline or a similar anti-chafing product
- Blister plasters
- Trash bag
- Money (cash: minimum €20)
FINISH:
The finish line for the Letecká 55 is located in Trenčín, at the ARENA Ostrov building (Na Ostrove 363). The total time limit for completing the Letecká 55 course is 8.5 hours.
ACCOMMODATION:
Overnight accommodation in the Arena Ostrov gymnasium will be provided for participants of the Letecká 55 race. You can sleep on the floor of the gymnasium using your own gear (sleeping mat, sleeping bag), or book a room directly within the event venue—the Arena Ostrov Guesthouse. Gymnasium accommodation is available starting at 8:30 PM on Friday; however, you may drop off your belongings in a designated area (the squash room) within the Arena Ostrov building from 6:00 PM onwards. Before settling into the gymnasium, you must first check in at the registration desk in the Arena Ostrov building. Payment for the gym accommodation can be made in cash at the reception desk on-site. For guesthouse accommodation, you can use Booking.com; guesthouse rooms are available at any time.
The option to sleep in the gymnasium is also available to Letecká Stovka participants for the night between Saturday and Sunday. The fee for gymnasium accommodation is €7 per person for the event; this amount must be paid in cash on-site. Payment cards are not accepted.
You will need your own sleeping mat and sleeping bag for the night (please note that you must move these items to the squash rooms in the morning before the race starts). The gymnasium must be cleared 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 11:00 PM on Friday, March 5.
PARKING:
On Friday, March 5, or on the morning of Saturday, March 6 (or during the weekend when the event takes place), you can park your car in the parking lot at the building of the indoor swimming pool in Trenčín (approx. 500 meters from the presentation and start location) or at the summer swimming pool on Ostrov in Trenčín. This parking lot is free. You can find more information about parking options in Trenčín HERE. Parking directly in front of the Arena Ostrov building, where the presentation takes place and is also the starting and finishing point, is not possible (does not apply to participants staying at the Arena Ostrov Guest House). The place where parking is not allowed will be properly marked with tape in the morning. Please respect this restriction.
NOTICES:
The event organizer reserves the right to change the route or program, or to cancel the event. Registered participants will be notified via email in the event of such changes.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the event (or the start line) and for transport from the route should they withdraw early (DNF). For transport connections from Beckov, Selec, or Mníchova Lehota-Járky, please consult THIS DOCUMENT.
Participants must ensure proper hydration and adequate food intake along the route. Three refreshment stations will be located along the course, offering supplies (each will provide sports drinks, magnesium, salt, and dextrose). If you use supplements such as gels, salt tablets, energy bars, etc., please pack them in your backpack.
Weather is a critical factor for "hundreds" (100-mile/100-km ultra-endurance events). Prioritize your safety—Letecká 55 is a WINTER sports event. Monitor weather forecasts leading up to the event and adjust your gear and clothing accordingly. Do not underestimate the importance of your equipment and, above all, your clothing (including spare layers)! Please review the information regarding recommended gear.
We will monitor weather conditions throughout the event. Should the weather pose a safety risk, the organizer will communicate with participants and take appropriate action based on the organizer's decision.
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