The Košice Peace Marathon is an annual road marathon held in Košice, Slovakia, since 1924. It is the oldest continuously running in the world, having been run every year since 1941. It is the oldest marathon in Europe and the third-oldest in the world. However, Boston and Yonkers have been continuous only since 2021.

The Košice Peace Marathon 2024 is set to take place on Sunday, October 6, in Košice, Slovakia. As Europe’s oldest marathon, first held in 1924, this event has a rich history and attracts a significant number of participants each year. The marathon features several race types including a full marathon (42.195 km), a half-marathon (21.1 km), a relay race (4×¼ marathon), as well as races for inline skaters and handbike competitors. The event will start with activities like a boating marathon and various presentations on October 5, and the main races will kick off on October 6 starting at 8:45 AM for inline skaters, handbike, and wheelchair participants, followed by the full marathon at 9:00 AM.

LIVE STREAM:

The 2024 Košice Peace Marathon will be broadcast live on RTVS Sport, the Slovak national TV sports channel, on Sunday, October 6, starting at 8:30 am local time (GMT +2).

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2024

08.40 / Official opening of the Košice Peace Marathon 2024
Hlavná ulica (Main Street), Start & Finish Area, Košice

08.45 / Start – Inline, Handbike and Wheelchairs
09.00 / Start – Marathon
09.00 / Start – Magna marathon 4×¼ (Relay)
09.30 / NN Music Marathon (Concerts and music production on the marathon course)
10:30 / Start – Half Marathon
11.00 / Expected finish of the Marathon winners
11.30 / Award Ceremonies
15.00 / End of the Košice Peace Marathon race 2024