A winter loop through Slovakia's Považský Inovec mountains, starting and finishing under Trenčín Castle
Letecká stovka is a winter mountain ultramarathon that traverses the Považský Inovec and Strážovské vrchy mountain ranges in western Slovakia, starting and finishing in the historic city of Trenčín beneath its medieval castle. Runners follow marked tourist trails along an almost entirely loop course, climbing through forested ridges and remote mountain chalets before summiting Inovec at 1042 m. Held in early March, the race is a genuine winter challenge: organizers require a waterproof jacket, headlamp, and emergency foil as mandatory gear, and past editions have seen snow, freezing rain, and overnight temperatures well below zero. Founded in 2012 by Vlado Švancár and revived in 2023 under Slovak Ultra Trail after a COVID-era hiatus, it has grown into one of Slovakia's most beloved community trail events — the 2026 field of 250 sold out in just 16 hours.
Some ultra experience recommended
Trenčín, SlovakiaMarch 06, 2027
Must meet custom qualifier requirements within the qualification window
Western States Endurance Run qualifier — runners who finish within 22 hours earn a qualifying ticket. Also certified by ITRA (4 points) and included in the ITRA National League and Slovak Ultratrail League.
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 210 m |
K1: Pred Beckovom Aid Station | 16.0 | 193 m |
K2: Kálnica Aid Station | 23.0 | 223 m |
K3: Bezovec Aid Station | 43.0 | 597 m |
K4: Duchonka Aid Station | 63.0 | 341 m |
K5: Inovecká chata Aid Station | 85.0 | 798 m |
K6: Chatka Pod Ostrým vrchom Aid Station | 95.0 | 505 m |
Finish Finish | 106.0 | 265 m |
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March race with potential below-freezing temperatures, especially overnight and on the Inovec ridge. Waterproof jacket and emergency foil are mandatory gear.
Snow is common on the Považský Inovec ridge; depth and conditions vary significantly by year.
Weather shifts rapidly in early March — past editions have seen everything from sunny spring days to overnight blizzards.
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