🇸🇰🏆 SLOVAK NORDIC WALKING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 - ŽELEZNÔ IS READY FOR YOU! 🥢🔥

Already this Saturday, 23 May 2026, one of the biggest Nordic Walking events in Slovakia returns to the beautiful mountain resort of Železnô! 🌲⛰️
Amazing nature, forest trails, international atmosphere and strong emotions are waiting for all Nordic Walking lovers! ❤️

🔥 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS 🔥

📍 LOCATION:
Železnô Recreation Resort, Slovakia
🌐 www.zelezno.sk

🕘 RACE OFFICE & PRESENTATION:
➡️ Friday (22 May): 18:00 – 20:00
➡️ Saturday (23 May): 8:00 – 9:30
📌 Dining hall near the bistro in the Železnô resort

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Please print, fill in and sign the information form sent to Your registration e-mail address and bring it with You to the event.

🥢 START TIME:
⏰ Saturday, 23 May – 10:00
Categories: 5 km & 10 km Nordic Walking

🏁 AWARD CEREMONY:
🏆 After 13:00

🌲 COURSE INFO:
🔹 5 km = 2 laps of 2.5 km
🔹 10 km = 4 laps of 2.5 km
🔹 Surface: 90% forest paths & trails, 10% asphalt

🚗 PARKING:
Parking is available directly in the Železnô resort area.
If the parking area becomes full, additional parking will be available along the main road.

👨‍⚖️ PROFESSIONAL JUDGING TEAM:
An experienced international judging team led by Chief Judge Jaroslav Veigl will supervise correct Nordic Walking technique and fair play throughout the competition. 🥢⚖️

🔥 Judges present at the Slovak Championships:
▪️ Jaroslav Veigl – Chief Judge
▪️ Kristína Pavlovská
▪️ Marian Varga
▪️ Naďa Kabátová
▪️ Štefan Lieškovský
▪️ Rudolf Pále
▪️ Miroslava Juhásová
▪️ Andy Hlaváč
▪️ Katarína Vargová

🏆 The race is part of the:
🇸🇰 Slovak Nordic Walking Cup 2026
🌍 Nordic Walking World League

🔥 WHY SHOULD YOU COME?
✅ Beautiful mountain scenery
✅ Fast and scenic forest routes
✅ Friendly atmosphere for amateurs and professionals
✅ International judges and professional organization
✅ Relax zone, accommodation and mountain attractions nearby
✅ A perfect Nordic Walking weekend in Slovakia

💚 Whether You fight for podiums or simply want to enjoy an unforgettable sporting adventure in nature — Železnô welcomes EVERYONE!

📍 Železné, Liptov
📅 May 23, 2026
👉 Join us: www.onw.la/zelezne26

⏳ Registration closes TODAY - Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 PM - if You want to be with us in Železné, You need to hurry… we are waiting for You! 🚨🔥

See You on the start line! 🥢⛰️🔥

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