Runners will face a temperature rise from 54°F at the start to a peak of 72°F. Winds will be light from the SE at 8 mph, making them a non-factor. With low humidity at 40%, hydration should be moderate, but pacing adjustments may be necessary as temperatures increase.

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The Košice Peace Marathon is an annual marathon run through the historic city center of Košice, Slovakia, first held in 1924. It is the oldest marathon in Europe and has been run every year without interruption since 1941. The course consists of two loops on flat, traffic-free city streets with minimal elevation change. The race weekend also includes a half marathon, a relay, and a family fun run. Wikipedia

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Race weekend

Saturday, October 3

4:00 PMNippon Steel Family Run (2.6 mi)

Sunday, October 4

8:45 AMInline/Handbike/Wheelchair Race

9:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:00 AMMMM Relay (26.2 mi)

10:30 AMVolvo Half Marathon (13.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Košice Peace Marathon?

The 2026 Košice Peace Marathon will be held on Sunday October 4, 2026.

Is the Košice Peace Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Košice Peace Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Košice Peace Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 39°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 29 years of data

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58°F

L:52° H:62°

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Wind7mph

Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Košice Peace Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	54°/72°	-	38°
2025 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	45°/48°	-	43°
2024 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	53°/58°	-	49°
2023 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2023	57°/61°	-	48°
2022 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	51°/60°	-	49°
2021 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	50°/64°	-	49°
2020 Košice Peace Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with afternoon rain. 2020	62°/70°	-	57°
2019 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2019	47°/50°	-	38°
2018 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	54°/68°	-	46°
2017 Košice Peace Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	49°/60°	-	41°
2016 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	59°/68°	-	53°
2015 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	59°/67°	-	52°
2014 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	51°/59°	-	50°
2013 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	42°/58°	-	30°
2012 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2012	55°/60°	-	54°
2011 Košice Peace Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2011	63°/69°	-	49°
2010 Košice Peace Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	48°/57°	-	42°
2009 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	48°/66°	-	41°
2008 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	50°/54°	-	37°
2007 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	50°/59°	-	46°
2006 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	59°/70°	-	54°
2005 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2005	55°/70°	-	54°
2004 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	52°/63°	-	50°
2003 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2003	53°/56°	-	52°
2002 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	42°/50°	-	43°
2001 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	52°/64°	-	55°
2000 Košice Peace Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2000	56°/68°	-	48°
1999 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1999	57°/73°	-	58°
1998 Košice Peace Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1998	49°/60°	-	49°