Běh přes Valašské kotáry 2026
The 78th annual Běh přes Valašské kotáry will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Zlín. This is the oldest running race in Moravia for the general public. The race facilities are located at Svah Zlín in the city center. The trail courses wind through the forest around Svah Zlín and the former Zlín castle, heading towards the Film Studios.
Organizer: Atletický klub Zlín in cooperation with Běhy Zlín.
Courses and Categories
- Relays - 4x 200 m
- Athletic Preparation (2014 and younger) - 400 m
- Pupils (2010-2013) – 700 m
- Youth and Adults (from 2009) – 1.5 km
- Youth and Adults (from 2009) – 6 km
Entry Fees
Pre-registration (online until October 16th, 23:59):
- Juniors, Cadets, Pupils: 100 Kč
- Men/Women: 300 Kč
- Relays: 500 Kč (for all 4 members)
On-site registration (race day):
- Juniors, Cadets, Pupils: 200 Kč
- Men/Women: 500 Kč
- Relays: 700 Kč
Refreshments
Refreshments will be provided for both participants and spectators.
Results
Certified timing, online results, and printed results available on-site.
Medical Service
Medical service will be present throughout the event.
Parking
Parking is available at nám. T.G. Masaryka, parking lot above Tržnice, Velké kino parking lot, and Hradská street. Parking is not possible directly at the slope.
Schedule
- 08:30 - Registration for all participants
- 09:30 - End of registration for 400 m and 700 m races
- 10:00 – Athletic preparation - 400 m race
- 10:30 – Pupils - 700 m race
- 10:30 - End of registration for relays
- 11:00 - Relays - 4x 200 m
- 11:20 - End of registration for 1.5 km and 6 km races
- 11:30 – 1.5 km race
- 12:00 – 6 km race
Please note that the schedule may change depending on the number of participants in individual categories.
Awarded Categories
- Boys and Girls - 400 m race: Mini school (2019 and younger), Younger preparation (2017-2018), Older preparation (2015-2016)
- Boys and Girls - 700 m race: Younger pupils (2013-2014), Older pupils (2012-2011)
- Men and Women - 1.5 km race: Pupils (up to 15 years), Cadets (16-17 years), Juniors (18-19 years), Adults (20+ years)
- Men and Women - Main 6 km Race: Youth (16-19 years), Adults A (20-39 years), Men B (40-59 years), Women B (40+ years), Men C (60+ years)
Prizes
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place will be awarded in several categories, including the main 6 km race and the 1.5 km race.