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Varínsky lesný beh

Športový areál Juraja Sobolu, Varín, Žilina, Slovakia

May 1, 2027
Zilina Region
Trail
13.7 km
6.5 km
Date:
May 1, 2027
Distances:
13.7 km, 6.5 km
Surface:
Trail
Location:
Športový areál Juraja Sobolu, Varín, Žilina, Slovakia

Race description

Varín Forest Run is a running event in the foothills of the Malá Fatra, offering scenic routes with views of the Malá Fatra ridge. Runners can choose between a longer 13.7 km route with 600 m of elevation gain and a shorter 6.5 km route with 120 m of elevation gain. The event is ideal for runners and nature lovers who want to enjoy a run in picturesque surroundings. The programme also includes children’s races, and a prize raffle is held after the results are announced. The organisers are Žilinský pedál, XIRIS, AUTOSKLO Stehlík and the municipality of Varín.

Highlights

  • The route runs through the foothills of the Malá Fatra, with views of the Malá Fatra ridge
  • The long route is 13.7 km with 600 m of elevation gain
  • The short route is 6.5 km with 120 m of elevation gain

Additional information

Race registration is open from 7:30 to 9:45 at the J. Sobola Sports Complex in Varín. The briefing is at 9:55 for the long course and at 10:15 for the short course. The short course starts at 10:20, and the children’s races begin at 10:30. The results announcement and prize raffle are scheduled for 13:30. Race registration is on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:45; the long course starts at 10:00, the short course at 10:20, the children’s races at 10:30, and the results are announced at 13:30. The routes run through the foothills of the Malá Fatra, with views of the Malá Fatra ridge.

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