A racer in a rocky section of a taped enduro stage — Slovak Enduro Cup, 12–13 September 2026 in Donovaly
Race

Slovak Enduro Cup

Two hills, six special stages and a whole weekend on the bike.

12.–13. September 2026 · Start 9:00 · RIDERS PARK Donovaly — Nová hoľa and Záhradište
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Date12.–13. September 2026
Start9:00
VenueDonovaly
Pricefrom €35
CategoryEnduro
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About the event

The enduro elite comes to Donovaly

  • Round 4 of the KENNY Slovak Enduro Cup
  • Round 3 of the MTBIKER Hornonitrianska Enduro Series
  • Six special stages — Nová hoľa and Záhradište
  • Saturday for training, Sunday for racing
  • Food and drinks right at the resort
  • Evening programme at RIDERS bar
Official poster of the Donovaly enduro weekend, 12–13 September 2026 — MTBIKER Hornonitrianska Enduro Series and KENNY Slovak Enduro Cup
The stages

Two hills, six timed stages

A racer dropping over the edge of a trail in a beech forest above Donovaly
Six special stages

Three around Nová hoľa, three around Záhradište.

  • 6stages
  • 5 624 mtimed
  • 1 065 mdescent

The Sunday lift ride is included in the entry fee.

A racer kicking up dust on a forest trail, blurred leaves in the foreground
The stage map comes out just before the race

A late release gives everyone the same conditions and the same time to train.

  • Published on Friday 11 September
  • The full order of all six stages
  • Map at www.enduroseria.sk

The stages are ready only for the official Saturday training.

Facilities

Everything that matters in one place

Riders lined up at the start under the inflatable MTBIKER arch
Race centre

The whole event takes place at RIDERS PARK Donovaly.

  • Registration — info centre by the P3 ticket office
  • Organisers tent — next to the info centre
  • RACE BASE — in front of Riders Bar
  • Chips on Sunday — in Riders Bar by 9:00
A group of riders with their bikes waiting in the forest before a stage start
Come for the whole weekend

Arrive on Saturday and stay for the entire race weekend.

  • Caravans — P2 for the standard fee
  • Tent camping — free
  • Showers — pension Magura for a fee
  • Bike wash — car park P3
Two smiling riders on a forest trail during the enduro race
Fuel before and after the race

You can refuel right at the resort.

  • Riders Bar and YETI bar right on site
  • Restaurant Magura by the Nová hoľa lift
  • Breakfast on Sunday from 7:00
  • Saturday evening programme at RIDERS bar

All the key spots are only a few minutes walk from each other.

Venue map

Where to find the info centre, RACE BASE and the showers

Map of the Riders Park Donovaly venue marking the info centre, registration, first aid, caravan parking, camping zone, showers, toilets, bike wash and restaurant, plus an overview of the six special stages

The legend at the bottom of the map lists the length and descent of all six special stages. The organiser will publish their order on Friday 11 September.

Schedule

Enduro weekend schedule

Saturday belongs to training, Sunday to racing.

Saturday 12 September

9:00 – 17:00

RIDERS PARK Donovaly open

Registration runs at the info centre next to the P3 ticket office, with the organisers tent right beside it.

11:00 – 14:00

Official training on the first special stage at Nová hoľa

14:00 – 17:00

Official training on the second special stage at Nová hoľa

17:00

Evening programme at RIDERS bar

Saturday training ends, but the enduro weekend does not.

Sunday 13 September

7:00

Breakfast at RIDERS bar

Breakfast is served from 7:00, so there is no rush before the start.

9:00

Chip collection at RACE BASE

By 9:00 at the latest. RACE BASE is inside Riders Bar.

9:30

Riders Meeting

10:00

Race start

16:00

Award ceremony

At approximately 16:00, and no later than one hour after the last racer finishes.

The schedule is subject to change.

Special stages

5,624 metres against the clock, 1,065 metres of descent

SS1

800 m · 108 m descent

SS2

1,500 m · 348 m descent

SS3

704 m · 100 m descent

SS4

835 m · 110 m descent

SS5

385 m · 83 m descent

SS6

1,400 m · 316 m descent

Registration & entry fees

Reserve your spot on the start line

Spots are limited. The sooner, the cheaper.

Recommended Entry online
50 €
Register in advance via SportSoft
  • Race entry
  • Sunday lift ride up to Nová hoľa
  • Chip timing
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Entry on site
60 €
Register on the event day
  • Race entry
  • Sunday lift ride up to Nová hoľa
  • Chip timing
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KIDS online
35 €
Kids category, register in advance
  • KIDS category
  • Sunday lift ride up to Nová hoľa
  • Chip timing
Register
KIDS on site
40 €
Kids category, register on the event day
  • KIDS category
  • Sunday lift ride up to Nová hoľa
  • Chip timing
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The Saturday BikePASS is not included in the entry fee. It is bought separately at the info centre and racers with a start number get a discounted price — so pick up your number at the organisers tent next to the info centre before you buy it.

Base Camp Riders Park Donovaly
Venue & how to get there

Race centre at RIDERS PARK Donovaly

Riders Park Donovaly RIDERS PARK Donovaly, 976 39 Donovaly. Saturday registration at the info centre next to the P3 ticket office, RACE BASE in front of Riders Bar, bike wash at P3.
Parking Free parking P3 right next to the venue. On race day, we recommend arriving early.
Transport Donovaly is 30 min from Banská Bystrica. Bus from Bratislava → Donovaly approx. 3 h.
FAQs

Good to know

When will the map of the special stages be published?+

On Friday 11 September 2026 at www.enduroseria.sk and on the series social media. Releasing it late gives every racer the same conditions and the same amount of time for the official training.

Can I ride the stages before Saturday?+

No. The stages will only be fully prepared for the official Saturday training on 12 September. Training on any other date will not be possible.

Is the lift ride included in the entry fee?+

The Sunday lift ride up to Nová hoľa is included in the entry fee. Saturday training requires a separate BikePASS.

How does the Saturday BikePASS work?+

It is bought separately at the info centre. Racers with a start number get a discounted price, so pick up your number at the organisers tent next to the info centre first, and buy the BikePASS after that.

Where do I pick up my start number and chip?+

Saturday registration is at the info centre next to the P3 ticket office. Chips are collected on Sunday by 9:00 at the latest at RACE BASE, inside Riders Bar.

Can I camp in Donovaly or come by caravan?+

Yes. Tent camping is free and caravans have dedicated spaces at car park P2 for the standard fee.

Where can I wash my bike and take a shower?+

Bike washing is at car park P3. Showers are available at pension Magura for a fee.

Where can I eat during the weekend?+

Riders Bar, YETI bar and Restaurant Magura by the Nová hoľa lift base station all serve food. On Sunday you can have breakfast at RIDERS bar from 7:00.

Will any hiking trail be closed during the event?+

Yes, partly. The red-marked hiking trail A is closed to hikers on Saturday 12 September from 11:00 to 14:00 for the official training, and on Sunday 13 September from 10:00 to 17:00 during the race. Outside these times the trail is open as usual.

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