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The Psotka Memorial is one of the oldest high-altitude mountain races in Europe and is held in memory of Jozef Psotka and the friends who died on Mt Everest. The 38.65 km course climbs 2,507 m and descends the same amount along the marked paths of the High Tatras National Park, with the event based at Lake Štrbské Pleso. Around 200 mountain runners and climbers from Europe and overseas take part each year, supported by more than 40 volunteers. There are four aid stations on the route and runners have eight hours to reach the finish.
Marked trails of the High Tatras National Park
2,507 m of climbing over 38.65 km
Event base at Lake Štrbské Pleso
One of the oldest high-altitude mountain races in Europe
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Lake Štrbské Pleso, High Tatras, Slovakia
Lake Štrbské Pleso, High Tatras, Slovakia
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What to bring
doklad totožnosti a kartička poistenca (ID and health insurance card)
poistenie do hôr na zásah HZS platné počas doby trvania podujatia (valid mountain rescue insurance)
vetru a vode odolná bunda s membránou (wind- and waterproof jacket)
pokrývka hlavy (šiltovka, šatka, …) (head covering)
tenké rukavice (thin gloves)
0,5 litra tekutiny vo fľaši, alebo vodnom rezervoári (0.5 L of fluids)
vlastný pohár na vodu (own cup)
niečo malého pod zub (tyčinka, ovocie, čokoláda, slanina, …) (small snack)
nabitý mobilný telefón na číslo uvedené v registračnom formulári (charged mobile phone)
termoizolačná alufólia (thermal blanket)
píšťalka (whistle)
Dodatočná povinná výstroj v prípade zimného počasia: dlhé nohavice zakrývajúce kolená (long pants covering knees)
zateplená vetrovka (insulated windbreaker)
čiapka zakrývajúca uši (hat covering ears)
nepremokavé teplé rukavice (waterproof warm gloves)
mačky alebo protišmykové retiazky (crampons or anti-slip chains)
ID and health insurance card
Valid mountain rescue insurance (HZS) covering the event period
Wind- and waterproof jacket with membrane
Head covering (cap, buff, etc.)
Thin gloves
0.5 L of fluids (bottle or reservoir)
Own cup
Small snack (bar, fruit, chocolate, etc.)
Charged mobile phone with the number given in the registration form
Thermal insulation foil
Whistle
What you get
Timing and results published through ITRA
Support from more than 40 volunteers on race day
On the day
Other questions
The Psotka Memorial (Memoriál Jozefa Psotku) is one of the oldest high-altitude cross-country mountain races in Europe. It is held in memory of Jozef Psotka and of friends who died on Mt Everest, and it takes place in the High Tatras National Park in Slovakia.
Yes. This is a high-altitude mountain race with roughly 2,500 m of climbing and descent on technical national park trails. It suits runners who are comfortable moving over steep, rocky ground for many hours, and the event asks entrants to be capable of looking after themselves in changeable alpine conditions.
The course follows the marked hiking paths of the High Tatras National Park. Expect continuous climbing and descending on rocky mountain trails rather than smooth paths, with long stretches well above the valley floor.
Yes. The race is listed by ITRA with a Mountain Level of 7, a Finisher Level of 390 and an EXTREME challenge rating, and finishers earn ITRA points towards their performance index.
The start and finish area at Lake Štrbské Pleso is the easiest place to watch. Much of the route runs through remote high mountain terrain that is not practical for spectators, so friends and family often base themselves at the start and finish.
Entry fee
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Expected October 2027
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