Detva behá, tak sa pridaj!

Detva behá, tak sa pridaj! is a May community running event in Detva, Slovakia. The start is at ZŠ J. J. Thurzu on A. Bernoláka, with event information also directing runners to the Olymp sports complex. The name translates to “Detva runs, so join in!”. The format includes a main race, a shorter hobby race, and 300 m children’s runs. Recent listings indicate the main route is approximately 10.7 to 11.5 km and the hobby route is about 4.5 to 6.2 km, suggesting a local trail-and-road event rather than a single-distance road race. ŠK Detva v pohybe organizes it, with adult categories divided by age and sex, and children grouped by birth year. The main loop goes from Detva toward Kameňolom and Holý vrch before returning to town. Most of the running occurs on forest, field, or gravel roads, with a smaller portion on asphalt. One route description begins at the winter stadium with an immediate asphalt climb, then transitions to forest paths near a former ski lift. The longer loop is described as having under 400 m of climbing, though one race listing states 244 m. A relaxed pace on the longer course is estimated at 1:10 to 1:25. The event has recorded 127 participants. Its invitation poem emphasizes the family-friendly aspect: bring a brother, father, or mother and run under Poľana.