Velichovská sedmička
The Velichovská sedmička is a 7 km race for children and adults taking place in Velichovky on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The race features a varied course with a total elevation gain of 130 meters, running along forest paths and local roads.
Race Details
Main Race: 7 km (hilly terrain, 130m elevation gain)
Categories:
- Men 2010 and older (7 km)
- Women 2010 and older (7 km)
- Older pupils 2011-2013 (1500 m)
- Younger pupils 2014-2016 (1000 m)
- Youngest pupils 2017-2018 (800 m)
- Preparatory pupils 2019-2020 (500 m)
- Youngest children 2021-younger (200 m)
Registration and Fees
Registration opens: May 6, 2026
Main race (7 km):
- 200,- CZK: Discounted fee for online registration and payment by Thursday, June 18, 2026, 23:59.
- 400,- CZK: Higher fee for online registration by Saturday, June 20, 2026, 23:59.
Children's categories:
- 100,- CZK: Discounted fee for online registration and payment by Thursday, June 18, 2026, 23:59. (Category 2021 and younger for 200m is free).
- 200,- CZK: Higher fee for online registration by Saturday, June 20, 2026, 23:59.
- 50,- CZK: Category 2021 and younger for 200m.
Important: Registration on-site will not be possible. All participants from SK Nové Město nad Metují have free entry.
Registration is exclusively online at sportchallenge.cz.
Schedule
- 8:30: Race office opens
- 9:30: 1500 m race (Older pupils)
- 9:45: 1000 m race (Younger pupils)
- 10:00: 800 m race (Youngest pupils)
- 10:15: 500 m race (Preparatory pupils) & 200 m race (Youngest children)
- 10:45 - 11:25: Award ceremony for children's categories
- 11:30: Mass start for the main 7 km race
- After the finish of all participants: Award ceremony for the main race winners.
Prizes
- First 50 registered participants receive a commemorative gift.
- Top 3 finishers in each category receive prizes.
- Every participant in the 200m children's category will be awarded.
Location and Facilities
Venue: Velichovky village - football field and surrounding area.
Start and Finish: Football field.
Changing rooms, storage, and showers: Available at the football field facilities.
Parking: At the football field or nearby streets.
Refreshments provided.
Organizer Information
Organizer: TJ Velichovky, z.s.
Co-organizer: Obec Velichovky
Contact Person: Bc. Jaroslava Mertlíková ([email protected]) or Martin Kašpárek ([email protected])
The main race is part of the 9th annual PRIMÁTOR CUP 2026 running series and the 38th annual Great Eastern Bohemia Cup in running 2026.