Vertical Chopok

Vertical Chopok is a vertical running event taking place on 9 May 2026 in the Low Tatras, on a route from Srdiečko to Chopok Juh. Runners face a challenging climb with almost 950 metres of elevation gain over 6.4 km. The event is part of the Slovak Skyrunning Association calendar and is also a qualifying race in the vertical category. The course runs mainly along the road to Kosodrevina and through Zadné Dereše, allowing runners to perform at their best. The Vlado Plulík Memorial, after which the event is named, has a long tradition and commemorates a significant figure in Slovak sport.

The event is included in the Slovak Skyrunning Association calendar for 2026 and serves as a qualifying event in the vertical category. Since 2025, the course has been extended and adjusted to allow for better performances and avoid congestion on the opening section. GPX coordinates for the route are available in the attachment. Registration opens on 20 December 2025. The race is part of the Slovak Mountain Running Cup 2019 and takes place in mountainous terrain, with the possibility of qualifying for the European Championships, the U23 World Championships and the Masters World Championships.