Olympijský běh – České Budějovice
The Olympijský běh – České Budějovice will take place in České Budějovice on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The main race is 7 km long and will lead through the ford U Špačků and along the Malše river to Roudné and back to the boat house. Participants can also support the Czech Olympic Foundation with their entry.
Routes
- 7 km (Adults): For participants born in 2010 and older. Children born in 2011 and younger can participate with legal guardian consent. This route is not suitable for wheelchairs or handbikes.
- 1.5 km (Children's Races): For younger and older pupils.
Information for Participants
Registration is online only until June 5, 2026. On-site registration will not be available. Multiple registrations can be completed in one transaction.
Start and Check-in Location: Loděnice Hanace, Plavská ulice 2344/1a, České Budějovice (near the ČB, jižní zastávka train stop).
Start Time (Main Race): 18:00.
Entry Fees (Startovné)
Adults (without t-shirt):
- February 2 - March 31: 250 Kč
- April 1 - May 31: 350 Kč
- June 1 - June 5: 400 Kč
Adults (with t-shirt):
- February 2 - March 31: 500 Kč
- April 1 - May 31: 600 Kč
- June 1 - June 5: 650 Kč
Children's Races (without t-shirt):
- February 2 - June 5: 100 Kč
Children's Races (with t-shirt):
- February 2 - June 5: 300 Kč
Registration closes on May 29 for bank transfers and June 5 for card payments, or earlier if capacity is reached. 20 Kč from each entry fee goes to the Czech Olympic Foundation.
Race Capacity
120 adult runners and 60 children.
Program
Children's Races:
- 16:00 – 16:20: Check-in
- 16:30: Welcome and course briefing
- 16:45: Mass start
- 17:30: Award ceremony and finish closing
Adult Race:
- 16:45 – 17:30: Check-in
- 17:45: Welcome and course briefing
- 18:00: Start
- 18:30: Expected first finishers
- 19:15: Award ceremony (Men and Women categories)
Age Categories
- Men: 15 - xx years
- Women: 15 - xx years
- Younger Pupils (born 2016-2023)
- Older Pupils (born 2011-2015)
Contact
Local organizer: Klára Pešková, +420 608 914 909, [email protected]. Updates are also available on the Facebook profile.