BEHAJ LESMI ŠTIAVNICKÉ VRCHY
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of silver mining, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of Calvary. Run around the Štiavnica Taichs, surrounded by the rich history of one of the most renowned mining towns. Isn't all this possible in one race? Try our regular event - Behaj lesmi Štiavnické vrchy!
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LOCATION: Horná roveň, Štiavnické Bane, Region Banská Bystrica
ROUTES: 13 km, 20 km, 5 km
TIME LIMIT: 3,5 hours (20 km), 3 hours (Lesnícka 13)
SURFACE: forest roads
CAPACITY: 1000 Adults (Lesnícka 13, 20km), 300 5 km, 300 Children races Dr. Max
- 20 km (elevation gain 437 m)
- Lesnícka 13 (elevation gain 235 m)
- Charity run - The estimated route length will be 5–6 km. Detailed information about the route will be published by January 10, 2025.
Conti Speed Section
The Conti SpeedSection is a speed section on the course that you can get for a selected 150 metres. Its start and finish will be marked with Continental flags. In the Stiavnicke vrchy we will compete on the 13 km Lesnícka route and also on the 20 km route where the winner (1 male and 1 female) will receive a voucher worth 200 EUR for the purchase of new tyres and the 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a Continental running t-shirt. Completion of the race is a prerequisite for participation in the bonus.
ROUTE AND PROFILE
The schedule for the Behaj lesmi Štiavnické vrchy 2026 race will be announced later.
Here you can see the timetable for the 2025 season:
RACE SCHEDULE
- Start number with measuring chip and gifts from partners
- Name on the starting number when registering and paying the entry fee no later than one month before the race
- Changing rooms, a left luggage space, mobile toilets, washing troughs
- Refreshments on the course and at the finish
- Medical service
- Participation medal
- A text message with your finish time
- Free downloadable photos and diploma
- Partners’ market stalls with refreshments
- First three winners on individual courses, category winners, top three Tandem teams and the Slowmotion winner will get a prize
WHAT INCLUDES THE ENTRY FEE
The prices are currently being updated and will be revealed soon. For now, they’re still in their winter sleep.
ENTRY FEE
- Race rules and information about team competitions can be found here.
RACE RULES
The series Behaj lesmi is not only for adults, it also has a children's version. This one is for all children up to the age of fifteen.
DATE:
LOCATION: Horná roveň, Štiavnické Bane, Region Banská Bystrica
CAPACITY: 300 children
CHILDREN'S CATEGORIES
Starts of children's races are divided according to age categories into 6 starts (division into individual starts 1-6 have children listed on the starting numbers).
| Year | Categories | Race |
| 2022 and younger | Slimáčikovia | 100 m (START 1) |
| 2019 - 2021 | Veveričky | 500 m (START 2) |
| 2017 - 2018 | Zajačikovia | 500 m (START 3) |
| 2015 - 2016 | Líščatá | 1 km (START 4) |
| 2013 - 2014 | Vlčiaci | 1 km (START 5) |
| 2011 - 2012 | Srnčatá | 1 km (START 6) |
CHILDREN'S RACES DR. MAX
We have organized a shuttle service to the Behaj lesmi Štiavnické vrchy as part of the Behaj lesmi race. We will take you from the train station in Banská Štiavnica start and after the race we will take you back to the train station. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes and the bus will run every 30 minutes. We will publish the schedule of connections later.
You can park for free at the bus station in Banská Štiavnica.
TRANSPORTATION
