Mattoni 1/2Marathon České Budějovice 

• Saturday October 23| Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II.
• Start main event: 13:00
• Start dm family run: 11:00

For a smooth and safe course of the race, we ask you to follow these basic rules:

- Keep a distance of 2 meters where possible,

- Use the disinfection that will be available,

- Keep your mouth and nose covered if you are indoors,

- Keep your mouth and nose covered in the technical area, in the start corridor and after finishing the race,

- If you do not feel well, do not enter the race,

- Consider your overall health,

- observe the current regulations of the government of the Czech Republic.

Each competitor is obliged to submit one of the certificates below when collecting the number. The stated times (7 days, 72 hours, 14 days and 180 days) relate to the day (and hour of the start of the race), ie. Saturday 23. 10., 13pm (for the main race) and 11am (for dm family run).

• Negative PCR test done no more than 7 days before the start or,
• Negative antigen test done no more than 72 hours before the start of the race, 
• Proof of completed vaccination no earlier than 14 days from the application of the second dose or,
• Confirmation of covid-19 disease in the past 180 days.
• The above does not apply to children under 6 years old (incl.)

With the RunCzech App you can easily pick up your start number, receive all benefits from race partners and learn important race information. Your friends and family can also find useful information in the app.

České Budějovice - Sport hall (Stromovka 12)

Friday October 22: 12:00 - 18:00

Saturday October 23: 8:00 - 10:00 dm family run

Saturday October 23: 8:00 - 11:30 main race, relays

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Praha - Running Mall, Františka Křížka 11

Wednesday October 20: 10:00 - 18:00

Take part in the race only in excellent health and after adequate preparation. We recommend that you undergo a specialist check-up and pay close attention to your current state of health.

During the main race it is strictly forbidden to use any means of transport during the race, or to go on the course with a child’s pram, run with dogs or carry children. For the dm family run the presence of strollers, child's scooters or bikes, or dogs is not recommended. Please be aware of your own safety and the safety of the fellow runners. Participation in the race is at participants’ own risk. More information about race rules.

Time limit is 3 hours from the start of the race (starting signal). The limit time is listed for each kilometer in the map of the race. All runners behind this time must leave the course and end their participation in the race for safety reasons.

The starting number and package can be picked up only in person during the opening hours of the Running Expo. Due to hygiene and epidemiological measures, it is necessary to collect the starting number personally and it is not possible to entrust another person to collect it. To collect your starting number it is necessary to show your ID and one of the documents see above (covid-19 vaccination etc.). Together with your starting number runners will receive a wristband.

Are clearly visible according to the goal finish times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:30. You can find them in each corridor.

Will be located at the 4.8km, 10.5km and 18km marks and in the finish. Mattoni water, isotonic Gatorade drink and sugar and salt will be available. Please, throw all the waste in the marked places and directly into containers. This ensures efficient recycling.

Will be located at 7,9km, 12,5km and 18,2km marks. Mattoni water in cups, sugar and salt. Please, throw all the waste in the marked places and directly into containers. This ensures efficient recycling.  For hygienic reasons there will be no sponges at this race.

Are located at every refreshment point, in the technical area and in the start/finish area.

The division of corridors is determined by the expected time in your registration and the timeliness of your registration. Your corridor is according to the “group” on your start number. 

Enter the corridor with your mouth and nose covered.

The engraving on the medals is located in the technical area.

It is located in the technical area. Hand over your belongings to a volunteer standing at the appropriate box corresponding to the last two digits of your bib number. Maximum accepted size of bags 25×45×70 cm. Larger luggage cannot be accepted for capacity and safety reasons.

Changing rooms, bag deposit, toilets, medal engraving - all this can be found in the technical area on the Přemysl Otakar II. Square. Entry is only possible for participants with a start number and will be checked. Enter the technical background with your mouth and nose covered.

All races start at the Přemysl Otakar II. Square (náměstí Přemysla Otakara II.), which is easily accessible by public transport or on foot. Public transport is free on the race from 08:00am to 07:00pm for all runners who show their start number either in RunCzech app or the real one. We recommend to park your car outside the city centre as there will be several traffic closures. For more information about the parking or traffic please use Waze app.

Saturday October 23 2021

 11:00 Start dm family run

13:00 Start main race

16:00 Last runner welcome

Schedule will be updated

Order your photographs online at www.marathon-photos.com.. Available approximately 3 days after the race.

Results will be published after the race as soon as possible. The ranking is done according to the official time which is counted from the start of the race. You can contact us if there is a mistake in your result within 5 working days after the race. Don’t forget to provide the name of the race, your start number and as many details as possible.

The Relay race and the 2Run race starts at the same time as the 1/2Marathon. All these races start at 13:00 pm.

The start is at the Přemysl Otakar II. Square.

A wristband that is handed over by members at individual handover points. The first relay member will find this wristband in his/her envelope. The wristband does not return after the race is over.

Relay Half Marathon

1. Changeover (5 km) – on the Husova třída
2. Changeover (10 km) – Vodní street
3. Changeover (15 km) – Nádražní Street

Changeover point for 2Run

Changeover 10. Km – Vodní street

Please pay attention to the graphical illustration of the changovers!

Wait for your team-mate (A) in the corridor at the changeover in front of the carpet that measures your time. As soon as you (B) see your team-mate, run together towards the carpet. Boat of you (A+B) must run over the timekeeping carpet at the same time. This carpet is laid on the ground and is black. The incoming runner (A) finishes in the area beyond the carpet, you continue on to the next changeover or to the finish line.

Individually, all changeovers points are best available on foot.

1) Team members are not allowed to swap start numbers. 

2) Under no circumstances is it allowed to change the order of the runners on the individual legs. You must run in the order that your names are listed on the application form.

Please follow the instructions of the organizers and volunteers to make the whole race run smoothly!

Thank you and Good luck!