Welcome Bag 2025
Košice opens its arms every year to runners from all over the world with its typical Eastern Slovak hospitality. For more than a century, we have been making sure that the International Peace Marathon becomes a unique and unforgettable experience.
In addition to the best-prepared race and a rich accompanying program, we want to offer every participant something extra – something useful, pleasant, and meaningful.
Introducing the WELCOME BAG 2025!!
Digital, practical, and eco-friendly. Without unnecessary plastic, paper, transport, or waste. Your Welcome Bag is available online – you simply choose what interests you, what makes you happy, and what you’ll use.
The goal is clear – to bring runners more experiences, services, and emotions instead of many times unnecessary items. To seek modern and sustainable solutions that also help protect the environment.
So what does the WELCOME BAG 2025 offer you*?
SWIM for free with your bib!
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to relax after the race at the brand-new National Olympic Centre of Swimming Sports – free of charge! Don’t forget your bib number, which you’ll need to show at the entrance.
Validity: October 5, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
VISIT the largest ZOO in Slovakia
If you save your bib number for this case, you can visit largest ZOO in Slovakia located in Kavečany near Košice until October 31, 2025. Benefit in the form of 1 + 1. So for one ticket, a tour of the ZOO for 2 people.
Validity: from October 3 to October 31, 2025.
USE the Košice public transport for free with your bib!
Travel the city for free! During Marathon Sunday, you can use public transport in Košice completely free of charge – just show your bib number from one of the Košice marathon 2025 disciplines.
Validity: October 5, 2025.
If luck smiles, you’ll RUN for free next year!
From all runners who complete any of the races on Sunday, October 5, 2025, we will draw 42 winners. They will receive a free registration code for the MMM 2026. The draw will take place by November 30, 2025.
Validity: October 4, 2026.
RUN at the right pace!
Keep your performance under control! At the Košice Marathon Expo Merch Shop, you can get a free pacing wristband with marathon and half marathon split times (while supplies last).
Validity: from October 3 to October 4, 2025 – The number of wristbands is limited.
DISCOVER historical treasures with a special discount!
Show your bib number and get a 50% discount for yourself and one accompanying person at the East Slovak Museum in Košice. Don’t miss the chance to see the legendary Košice Gold Treasure and many other unique exhibitions.
Validity: from October 3 to October 5, 2025 – Discounted admission for 2 people.
SHOP with a discount at Fajne!
Save with Košice marathon even while shopping! In Fajne grocery stores, show your bib number and get a 30% discount on selected products to refill your lost energy. Look for sweets bars Ci kokos! (coconut bar), Sójový suk (soy bar), Ťapka (peanut and coconut bar) or Pistáciový krém or Arašidový krém (Pistachio or Peanut Cream).
Validity: from October 3 to October 11, 2025
Stop for a COFFEE!
In the newly opened permanent exhibition of the Košice Peace Marathon, known as MarathonPoint, your bib number gives you a 30% discount on coffee and other drinks of your choice.
Validity: from October 3 – October 5, 2025.
Something for under the CHRISTMAS TREE
In November, Košice marathon organizers will send you a code for a special Christmas discount of 15% in the official Košice marathon e-shop RUN24.SK.
Validity: until December 31, 2025.
ENJOY memories from the Košice Marathon
Our discount code will allow you to purchase your electronic photos from Sunday’s marathon race at a lower price! You will receive a link to the photos by e-mail from our partner FaxCopy Pro, which will also contain a discount code from the Košice marathon 2025 organizers.
Validity: from October 5 – October 15, 2025.
DIVE into the stories of a running legend
We have for you Peter Polák’s e-book “Bež, chlapče, bež…” (Run, boy, run). If you are familiar with the Slovak language read the inspiring stories of our running legend. If you want its paper version, you will be able to purchase it at the Marathon Expo.
» Download ebook Bež chlapče, bež… [pdf – only Slovak version available]
GET training tips
Whether you’re running the marathon, half marathon, or another discipline, we’ve prepared a universal training plan for MMM 2026. Compare our tips with your own experience and get ready for Košice again next year!
» Download Training plan 2026 for Marathon [pdf]
» Download Training plan 2026 for 10k and Relay [pdf]
Have fun at the Medal Party
Do you want to enjoy the endorphins in a good mood with other runners? Just register and come to the legendary Tabačka Kulturfabrik with a medal from Sunday’s race. Do you want to enjoy this evening as a couple? We offer one entry for your guest as well. But be careful – capacity is limited, so don’t hesitate and secure your place by registering as soon as possible!
Validity: October 5, 2025, 7.:00 PM – Entry for 2 people.
» Register now!
*The organizer reserves the right to specify the conditions for using the Welcome Bag 2025 benefits until October 2, 2025, according to any clarifications from our partners.