On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the 18th night run Telekom Night Run Bratislava will take place in Bratislava. About 5,000 participants will run through the Old Town and Petržalka, causing temporary traffic restrictions in the city center and along the riverbank.
Traffic restrictions: what you need to know
The race organizer, the company BE COOL, s.r.o., together with the city authorities, the districts of Old Town and Petržalka, and the Bratislava self-governing region, will close roads step-by-step for the safety of the runners.
Main closures:
- 7:15 PM–10:00 PM — section of Viedenská cesta from the Most SNP bridge to the intersection near Divadlo Aréna. This section will be the start and finish zone. Important: access to Incheba will remain open.
- 8:00 PM–9:00 PM — the main route passing through Šafárikovo námestie, Vajanského nábrežie, Rázusovo nábrežie, Nábrežie arm. gen. L. Svobodu, Žižkova ulica, Kapucínska, and Námestie SNP will be closed. Each section will be closed only for 20–40 minutes and reopened immediately after the main group of participants passes.
Other runs and their impact on traffic
Besides the main 10-kilometer run, there will also be children's competitions (Turbo TV Kids' Runs) and a charity #Rešpekt run on the same day.
- Children's competitions start at 5:00 PM.
- Charity #Rešpekt run begins at 6:00 PM.
These runs will take place in Sad Janka Kráľa park and will not affect traffic outside the park.
Registration and participation
Telekom Night Run Bratislava is part of the night run series “Grand Prix 2026,” which also includes runs in Štrbské Pleso and Donovaly. The registration fee for the 10-kilometer run is 25 euros if paid after July 1, 2026. Participation in the children's runs costs 9 euros if registered after August 1, 2026. The participant limit for the main run is 5,000 people, for the children's runs 1,000, and for the charity run 500.
If you plan to join this sports event or just want to learn more about other city events, visit our Events section.
Additional information
The race route will pass through the historic tram tunnel under Bratislava Castle. Drivers are advised to be careful and follow the instructions of the police and organizers to avoid traffic jams and inconveniences.
More detailed information about the route and organizational matters can be found on the official Bratislava Marathon website.
