From Košice to Bratislava in the shortest time possible. Simple. However, three climbs will stand in your way — and the coordinates of the first one will only be revealed one hour before the race start. Each following climb will be announced only after the race leader reaches the previous one.

Start: September 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM — Košice, BØLGE., Alvinczyho 1704/16, 040 01 Košice
Finish: September 13, 2026 by 7:00 PM — Bratislava, Weranda, Májová 3303/23, 851 01 Bratislava-Petržalka
Time limit: 36 hours
Route: ~ 550 – 650 kilometres and ~ 4,500 to 6,500 metres of elevation gain
Entry fee: FREE

How is RTSK Sprint different from Race Through Slovakia?

Race Through Slovakia was created to introduce riders to ultra-endurance cycling and make entering the discipline as accessible as possible. In the second edition, we even added a shorter 650 km route to lower the barrier even further.

RTSK Sprint is different. It is designed primarily for strong and experienced riders—those who already have endurance racing experience, such as competitors fighting for the top positions on the 650 km route of Race Through Slovakia.

Just like Race Through Slovakia, RTSK Sprint is about prestige, self-reliance, and pushing your personal limits. However, unlike Race Through Slovakia, RTSK Sprint will not include starter packs, although sponsor gifts may still be waiting for you at the finish. We also will not provide accommodation after the race.

For the inaugural edition, there is no entry fee, and GPS trackers will not be provided. Instead, you must record your ride using your own GPS device and make the completed route publicly available afterward through platforms such as Strava, Komoot, Ride with GPS, or another similar service. Visits to all mandatory checkpoints must be documented with photographs.

All pre-race information will be sent via newsletter and published in the Race Through Slovakia WhatsApp community channel. During the race, all official communication and group updates for participants will be provided exclusively through WhatsApp.

_{*Because there is no entry fee and riders will not use GPS trackers, we have updated the race rules accordingly.}