Hradecký kros - A race that brings you back to the forest
The 41st annual Hradecký kros, also part of the East Bohemian Running Cup, will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Biřička pond area in Hradec Králové. Competitors will cover 10 km over two 5 km loops on forest paths in moderately hilly terrain.
Quick Info
Date: June 21, 2026
Start & Finish: Biřička, Hradec Králové
Main Route: 10 km / 2x 5 km
Surface: Forest paths
Main Information
Propozice
Main route: 10 km
Length: 10 km
Loops: 2x 5 km
Surface: Forest paths
Profile: Moderately hilly
An ideal combination of speed and terrain. What awaits you: An honest forest run. Track: 10 km of trail running. Loop: 2x around Biřička pond. Surface: Forest paths, minimal asphalt. Terrain: Pleasantly varied.
For whom is the race
Ideal for:
- Runners who want a fast trail
- Road runners who want to try the terrain
- Anyone who just wants to have a good run
- Runners who can run 5-10 km and want to race hard
You don't have to be an elite runner. Just the desire to try is enough.
The Course
What awaits you:
- 10 km of trail running
- Two brisk forest loops around Biřička.
- Minimum asphalt
- Forest paths and pleasantly varied terrain.
- Fast trail: A course where you can achieve a personal best.
- An honest race: Without frills, with an emphasis on the run itself.
Before the start
Schedule and facilities
Schedule: Registration from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM. Registration takes place at the dam of Biřička pond. Each competitor will receive a start number and a chip. Numbers are returned after finishing. Start at 10:00 AM, awards ceremony after the finish.
Transport: Parking at Biřička (~300 m). Public transport: Nový Hradec Králové (~500 m), trolleybus 1 or 2.
Registration and entry fee
Online until June 20, 2026: sport-reg.cz
On-site June 21, 2026: in the registration tent, in limited quantities.
Price: 150 CZK online, 200 CZK on-site. Payment in cash on the day of the race.
What you get:
- Start number with chip
- Precisely measured time
- Refreshments on the course and at the finish
- Prizes for the best in categories
Categories:
M1/Z1 16-19 years, M2/Z2 20-39 years, M3/Z3 40-49 years, M4/Z4 50-59 years, M5/Z5 60+ years
Awards and results:
The awards ceremony will take place at the finish line after the last runner has finished. The first 3 competitors in all categories will receive financial and material prizes. Unofficial results after all runners finish, official results within 1 hour on-site and within 24 hours at www.sport-base.cz.
Race rules:
Every participant starts at their own risk. The organizer does not assume responsibility for injuries to health and property. The competitor must follow the route, pass through checkpoints, and have the start number visibly attached. The organizer reserves the right to change the route in case of unforeseen circumstances.