Psotka Memorial 2026

Štrbské Pleso invites you to a legendary and exceptionally demanding race that for years has commemorated the outstanding Slovak mountaineer Jozef Psotka. It’s a true celebration of mountain running, where the harsh climate of the High Tatras and difficult, highly technical rocky climbs will put your fitness to the ultimate test🏃. The toughest competitors face the merciless Extreme route, around 38 km long with massive elevation gain, while for those looking for strong thrills on a slightly shorter distance there’s the Basic variant at about 26 km.

Wondering what to do once you finally make it safely down from the Tatra trails?🤔

After such an extreme effort, treat yourself guilt-free to a giant portion of Slovak fried cheese with fries and tartar sauce😋. Once you’ve replenished the ridge-burned calories, take the family for a relaxing walk around the famous post-glacial lake right in the center of Štrbské Pleso village, to admire the mighty mountains reflected in the water’s surface. For couples, a great option is a short trip to Tatranská Lomnica, less than a forty-minute drive away, where you can take a unique cable car all the way up to the impressive summit of Lomnický Peak🚠. If, however, your legs battered by the descents completely refuse to cooperate, simply head to the popular aquapark in Poprad, half an hour away, where blissful relaxation in hot thermal pools will be the perfect finale to this incredible success!🎉