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XTRI World TourRace Manual - JÁNOŠÍK, 6.9.2025

There are people always seeking ways to stand out of everyday routine. Slovak national hero Juraj JÁNOŠÍK was one of them, he became a legend. We are bringing now the opportunity to become legends to those of you who love xtreme triathlons. You can become JÁNOŠÍK by completing a difficult and technical course of 226 km with elevation of 5000 m.

JÁNOŠÍK Slovak Xtreme Triathlon is brought to you by experienced organizers of Oravaman XTRI Solo Point Five. The race is a proud member of the Xtri World Tour – unique family of xtreme triathalons around the world. Our race follows the philosophy and values of the xtreme triathlons, created by the one and only, Norseman Xtreme Triathlon. JÁNOŠÍK is an unforgettable experience.

Our crew is looking forward to meeting you in Terchová on Friday, September 5th, 2025. For the 9th time.

Peter Paľa, race director

It is unique due to:

Jánosík Slovak Xtreme Triathon in 6 points

  1. Race designed for experienced and dedicated athletes that come physicaly and mentaly well prepared.
  2. Event respecting ecology, prepared in close harmony with nature and with a minimum of interference into it, following the philosophy of the Xtri World Tour.
  3. Race organized on non-commercial basis.
  4. Race possible to complete just with the help of supporter that cares for the athlete, moreover support during the last 17km of marathon and a specific equipment is mandatory.
  5. From dark to dark. Race where some athletes reach the finish after dark.
  6. Event, where as a reward you will get unique finisher (blue or white) and supporter T-shirts.

👉 RACE RULES

Athletes and supporters compete fairly, with respect to other competitors and with humility towards the nature. Any contamination of nature by the athlete or his supporter during the race is strictly prohibited. A real athlete knows how to behave in nature and in a national park. The competition is individual without drafting during the bike course. Assistance to the athlete is allowed just from his supporter. Every athlete is allowed to have one accompanying vehicle, which must be labelled with 2 stickers JÁNOŠÍK 2025 (one in the front of the car and 1 on the back side of the car).

Supporter is obliged to:

The supporter in white vest is allowed to enter the transitions areas, to handle the athlete’s gear and clothing. The athlete will be joined by his supporter from the 25th km of the run and they finish the running course together. Supporter can join the athlete and run with him also before the checkpoint at Hotel Diery.

Please read this race manual properly and prepare well for this unique adventure. JÁNOŠÍK is a very hard race, where concentration, determination, humility, friendship and mutual help is a must.

🗓 FRIDAY, 5.9.2025

⏱ Friday, 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - Registration - Resort Drevenice Terchová

The registration is taking place on Friday, September 5th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Drevenice Terchová - T2. Registration of the athlete and the supporter in person is obligatory

Every athlete will receive a starting package with:

The entry fee moreover includes:

⏱ Friday, 11:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. - Official opening and course presentation

The attendance to the course presentation is obligatory for both the athlete and the supporter as well. Supporter stays with athlete all day. We recommend to have another person as driver.

Saturday dinner tickets: tickets for family and friends for Saturday´s dinner can be bought till 13:00 / 1:00 p.m. at the reception of the resort. Athlete & supporter will get the ticket at the starting package.

⏱ Friday, 12:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. - Individual transport to the Start at Slanica (T1)

Start at Slanica - T1 - 49.400150, 19.514020
(By car: Terchová – Dolný Kubín - Oravský Podzámok - Slanica 70 km / 90 minutes)

⏱ Friday, 10:30 p.m. 11:15 p.m. - Transition 1 open

Athletes will recieve GPS tracker at T1 and will use it only on bike and run.

Bike installation is possible with/by the supporter /white reflective vest/. The bike must be labeled with a sticker with the starting number under the saddle. By entering the T1 you will be borrowed a swimming buoy with light. Athlete will receive the tracker at the entrance to T1.

⏱ Friday, 11:20 p.m. – 11:30 – boat boarding
⏱ Friday, 11:35 p.m. – boat leaves the port
⏱ Friday, 11:50 p.m. jump to the water with attached buoys and alignment for the start.

🗓 Saturday 6.9.2025

⏱ Saturday, 00:00 (midnight) - Start

It is compulsory for all the athletes to swim with the emergency buoy attached. Each buoy is equipped with emergency light on. Swimming suit is compulsory for the swimming course, expected water temperature is between 16-19 °C. We suggest the use of neoprene cap and socks, googles with clear glass.

⏱ Saturday, 02:30 a.m. - Swim Stop-Time

Transition 1 (last chance to leave the T1 at 02:30)
The supporter in supporter vest can assist the athlete during the transition. After leaving of the T1 there shall be no equipment nor waste left, all the staff is carried by the supporter. The stop time for the T1 is 2:30, after this time no athlete will be allowed to continue in the race. Athlete must take the tracker and carry it during the whole bike.

Bike course:

⏱ Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - Stop time for cycling course (last chance to leave T2 by 11:30 a.m.)

The bike course is relatively easy and fast. There are total 5 main climbs, which are from 1 km to 8 km the long. Lot of them are between 8 - 15%, the last climb to T2 is more than 20 %. Trained and well prepared athletes can do the bike under 7 hours. Most of the bike takes part at dark. Bike part is 180 km long with 2250 m of elevation gain.

The last climb on bike to T2 alongside the amphitheater is very steep. We recommend to check it on Friday.

🗓 SUNDAY 7.9.2025

⏱ Sunday, 10.00 a.m - Final ceremony, awarding of Finisher T-shirts, finisher photo

Final ceremony will be held outside, at the shelter opposite the restaurant. Finisher picture will be taken at statue of Jánošík (2 min walk).

All the athletes successful on Saturday will be awarded a finisher T-shirt of JÁNOŠÍK Slovak Xtreme Triathlon (blue & white).

First two men and first to women of JÁNOŠÍK Slovak Xtreme Triathlon directly win a slot for Xtri World Championship during the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2026. They will race at the elite category. The elite slot can´t be transferred to another athlete.

🚴‍♀️Swimming course

🚴‍♀️CYCLING: NÁMESTOVO – TERCHOVÁ

🧭 Cycling - GPX

Bike course mandatory equipment:

Important turns and junctions will be marked with reflective arrows. On the main points there will be light signalization and also fireworkers navigating the athletes. However the athlete and the supporting car is responsible for the proper orientation – we recommend to study well the race map. Due to safety of the road traffic and also of other athletes, supporting car can meet athlete only on safe places with good visibility. Supporting car can´t drive behind or I front of the athlete on climbs or downhill. 
Bike rules will be explained at the briefing.

Transition 2

T2 is located at the Drevnice Terchová resort. Athletes will use the steep road which goes alongside the amphiteater.
Last climb to T2 will be marked with beachflags Jaánošík and Xtri World Tour.

🏃‍♀️ RUN: 42 KM / 2700 M

🧭 RUN - GPX

Run: Terchová • Malé Nocľahy • Hotel Diery • Veľký Rozsutec • Štefanová • Vrch Podžiar • Boboty • Tiesňavy • Jánošík statute in Terchová

Run course: 🧭 GPX, online map

Run - white course: online map

WHITE COURSE CUT OFF 2:00 p.m. – crossroads Podžiar (middle of Jánošík gorge)
Athletes who miss this cut off will skip climb to Veľký Rozsutec and will continute to Vrchpodžiar and will follow the green path through Boboty ridge and will get to finish line at Jánošík statue.

Running course of JÁNOŠÍK is a pure trail marathon with spectacular views and demanding climbs. It will take you through valleys with ladders and chains and to the peaks of Malá Fatra mountains. As the course follows paths for tourists it is necessary to be patient and avoid collisions with tourists. 10 km of the run can be considered as flat, the rest is uphill and downhill with total elevation of 2700 m. The terrain is gravel, clay, grass and stone also some mud is possible, 7 km is on asphalt road. Estimated time of the running course is between 6 to 10,5 h.

Running course will be marked, but it is necessary to study the track in advance and follow the instructions of the organizers. White tape with logo JÁNOŠÍK will mark the course.

Supporter must joint the athlete from Hotel Diery – 25th km of the run. 2 mandatory backpacks are must be checked at this check-point. As you will need both hand many times to catch the rock or chain and the paths are very technical, poles are forbidden on the run course.

The following equipment is obligatory for the athlete and the supporter and must be checked at T2 before the run (supporter can carry the athletes equipment in his backpack):

Mobile phone is mandatory for athlete and supporter.

Mentioned mandatory clothing must be in the backpack, it is required and independent from the clothes athlete or supporter will wear while leaving the T2. Use of poles is prohibited.

⛈ Run course can be changed due to bad weather conditions, or if the safety of athletes and organizers requieres it.

🏁 FINISH

Finish is situated under the statue of Jánošík (2 min walk from the resort), including final climb to the statue. There will be a refreshment for athlete and supporter. At the hotel resort Drevenice Terchová a buffet dinner will be served to the athlete and the supporter from 5:00 p.m. If you would like to buy more tickets for Saturday ́s dinner, you can do so on Friday till 13:00 / 1:00 p.m. at the reception.

ℹ️ Technical information

The supporter is obliged to take care of the athlete during the whole day. He ́s reacheable by phone and accompanies the athlete from the start of the race. Supporter accompanies the athlete from start to finish (in T1, in support car on bike course, supporter runs last 17 km of the marathon). We recommend to have another person as a driver.

WHITE COURSE – White Finisher T-Shirt As it is common for XTRI World Tour Races, all athletes are encouraged to finish the race safely. Due to the safety of athletes, supporters and organizers there are three important CUT-OFF times:

  1. 11:30 a.m. after the bike in T2
  2. 2:00 p.m. at crossroads Podžiar, middle of Jánošík Gorge dividing blue and white course
  3. 4:30 p.m. Hotel Diery – last chance to continue and finish the race

🆘 Emergency contacts

Peter Paľa (race director) +421 903 624 133
Michal Polgár (deputy race)+421 917 215 611
Emergency call:112 (ambulance, firemen,police)
Mountain rescue service:18 300
Accomodation at Terchová:Drevenice Terchová
registration, opening ceremony, T2 area, dinner for athlete and supporter on Saturday, final ceremony on Sunday, recommended accomodation

In case you decide to quit your race you are obliged to contact the organizers by phone (call or sms to number, that will be shown at briefing).