Registration and pricing
Registration closes: May 10, 2026
Race description
The Run up the Strečno Castle Stairs is a challenging race in Strečno near Žilina, testing your fitness on a course with 151 steps and an elevation gain of 144 metres. The race is open to all youth categories, university students, women and men. The start is at the car park below Strečno Castle, with youth starting at 10:15 and students and adults at 11:45. The event is organised by the Institute of Physical Education of the University of Žilina and OK Žilina, who ensure the event runs smoothly. The entry deadline is 10 May 2026; late entries are possible only in exceptional cases.
Highlights
- The course follows 151 steps with an elevation gain of 144 metres
- Start at the car park below Strečno Castle
- Categories for youth, university students, women and men
Additional information
Youth start at 10:15; university students and adults start at 11:45. Late entries are possible only in exceptional cases. The race takes place in May, with registration open until 10 May 2023. It includes several categories and different start times for youth and adults.