Večerní EPP ENERGY RUN a EPP Family Energy Run
Join the attractive evening 10 km running race along the Čertovy proudy trail. Participate in the EPP ENERGY RUN and EPP FAMILY ENERGY RUN events, where your movement (walking or running) can support the maintenance of the cycling path connecting Vyšší Brod with Lipno. Children will receive beautiful rewards, and adults won't be left out!
When and Where
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Program:
- 18:30–19:30: Bus departure from Aquaworld (Lipno nad Vltavou) towards the start in Vyšší Brod (included in the start fee, runs every 15 minutes). Participants of EPP FAMILY ENERGY RUN can also use this service (stop at Lipno power plant).
- 20:00: Start of the 10 km Večerní EPP ENERGY RUN - Vyšší Brod, end of the cycling path near the dam.
- 20:00: Start of the EPP FAMILY ENERGY RUN - near the Lipno power plant information center.
- 20:30: Start of the RUNNING PARTY - in the ČEZ Lipno Sport Festival area.
- 21:30: Award ceremony - in the ČEZ Lipno Sport Festival area.
Start Location (Večerní EPP ENERGY RUN): Vyšší Brod, end of the cycling path near the dam.
Start Location (EPP FAMILY ENERGY RUN): Near the information center of the Lipno power plant.
Finish Location: Marina Lipno nad Vltavou, ČEZ Lipno Sport Festival area.
Parking: Public parking lot below the ski slope, approximately 500 meters away.
Race Office: Opens on race day at 10:00. Registration and bib pickup end at least 1 hour before the start due to transportation. Bib pickup is also available in advance at the festival's Active point from August 17th (10:00–16:00). Registration and bib pickup are also possible at the start locations for both events.
Baggage Storage: Available for evening run participants at both the start and finish locations. Your items will be transported from the start to the finish.
IMPORTANT: For the evening run from Vyšší Brod, every participant must have a functional headlamp or similar light source.
Participants of the EPP FAMILY ENERGY RUN will receive a small gift at the start upon presentation of their race number.
Tracks
- 10 km: Elevation gain – 169 m. 1 aid station + finish line aid station.
- 2 km: Elevation gain – 10 m. Aid station at the finish line.
Categories
- 10 km: Overall men and women.
- 2 km: Not awarded.
Entry Fees (Startovné)
- 10 km:
- November 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025: 200 Kč
- January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026: 280 Kč
- April 1, 2026 – August 18, 2026: 380 Kč
- On-site registration: 500 Kč
- 2 km:
- Children up to 10 years old: Free in advance/on-site.
- Over 10 years old + adults: Free with online registration/on-site.
Important Safety Instructions
Each participant starts at their own risk and after assessing their health condition. We recommend accident and liability insurance. The organizer is not responsible for damages incurred by participants or damages caused by them. Participants must pay attention on the race course.