Běh Velké Skály
The Běh Velké Skály (Great Rock Run) is a renowned race that will be held in Krásný Studenec on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This event offers a challenging course through a landscape of deep forests and rocky cliffs, starting and finishing at the ASK Děčín athletic stadium. It's considered an extreme challenge and is part of the Děčín Running Cup.
Race Details:
- Main Course: 11 km, with an elevation gain of 220m. The route is a circuit through local parts of Červený Vrch and Jalůvčí, winding along the slopes of Papert and Špičák hills.
- Shortened Course: 6.5 km, which follows the main course up to Jalůvčí, then turns back along the same route. This course is ideal for those who do not feel up to the demanding main course.
- Children's Races & Relay: Held within the athletic stadium. Distances range from 100m for the youngest (2022 and younger) up to 2000m (4 laps) for the oldest (2010-2011). The relay race also takes place in the stadium area.
Surface and Course Marking:
The main course features a mixed surface, predominantly forest paths, with occasional gravel, asphalt, and cobblestones. It will be marked with lime. Children's races and the relay will be on the stadium grounds, primarily on grass and gravel, marked with lime and markers.
Schedule:
- 08:45 - Group warm-up
- 09:00 - 100m (children 2022 and younger)
- 09:15 - 200m (children 2021, 2020)
- 09:30 - 350m (children 2019, 2018)
- 09:45 - 500m (younger elévstvo)
- 10:00 - 1000m (elévstvo)
- 10:10 - 1500m (younger žactvo)
- 10:20 - 2000m (older žactvo)
- 10:40 - Relay race
- 11:00 - Main Race (11km and 6.5km courses)
- 11:05 - Award ceremony (Children's races and Relay)
- 12:15 - Award ceremony (Main Race)
Registration and Fees:
Registration is available online via www.nazavody.cz. The deadline for online registration with reduced fees is midnight on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. On-site registration is possible at a higher fee, up to 30 minutes before the start of each category.
- Main Course (including shortened): 149 Kč until August 30, 2026; 199 Kč until September 23, 2026; 300 Kč on-site.
- Children's Races: 99 Kč until August 30, 2026; 149 Kč until September 23, 2026; 250 Kč on-site.
- Relay: 199 Kč for advance registration (50 Kč/member); 300 Kč on-site.
Every participant will receive a starter pack during presentation. The race is measured using chip technology.