Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon

Start: 5:30 pm, Saturday 26 June 2021| nábřeží Osvobození

 Map of the race 2021

- Follow the regulations of the Czech government

- Keep a distance of 2 meters where possible

- Use the disinfection that will be available

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

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

- Stay home if you feel unwell

Each participant must have a confirmation of: 

- negative PCR test done no more than 7 days before the start

- negative antigen test done no more than 72 hours old before the start

- proof of vaccination on earlier than 22 days from the application of the first dose

- confirmation of covid-19 disease in past 180 days

Saturday 26 June 202, Start: 5:30 pm (Half Marathon) and 3:30 pm (dm family run)

The above does not apply to children under 6 years (incl.)

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

The start number and package can be picked up only in person during the opening hours of the Running Expo in Hotel Thermal. 

The start number and the race package can also be picked up during the one-day expo at Running Mall on Wednesday, June 23, from 10 am to 6pm.

Each participant will be given a "TESTED" wristband when collecting their bib number, which must be worn from the time they collect their bib until the end of the event. Thank you for your cooperation.

Karlovy Vary - hotel Thermal

Friday 25. 6. 2021: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday 26. 6. 2021: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (numbers for dm family run to 3:00 pm)

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.

It is strictly forbidden to use any means of transport, or to go on the course with a child’s pram, run with dogs or carry children. 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). Limit  3 hours is for each starting wave. All runners must leave the course and end their participation in the race for safety reasons based on race organizer instruction.

Your start number must be fixed visibly on your chest.

Safety-pins will be included in the envelope containing your start number.

Timekeeping will be tracked through chips, which are attached to the back of the start number, and which must not be removed at any time during the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME! Chips are disposable.

Start will be divided into 4 parts of 500 runners:

1st wave: 5.30 pm

2nd wave: 5.50 pm

3rd wave: 6.10 pm

4th wave: 6.30 pm

Saturday, June 26, 2021

9.00–16.00 Running Expo Karlovy Vary (dm family run till 15.00 pm)

15:30 Start of dm family run (1st wave)

16:00 Start of dm family run (2nd wave)

16:45 Opening of the technical area (1s starting wave)

17:15 Opening of start corridors (1st wave)

17:30 Start of the Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon (1st wave)

17:50 Start of the Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon + 2run (2nd wave)

18:10 Start of the Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon (3rd wave)

18:30 Start of the Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon (4th wave)

19:00 Award ceremony 

21:30 Welcoming of the last runner and closing the route

22:30 Closing of the technical area

The start of all races is on the street T. G Masaryka, in the city center, easily accessible by foot. Public transport (on the race day, your start number or start number on your mobile application with yourt ID card is your ticket for the public transports from 1 pm to 23 pm) or see more at runczech.com/dopravakv 

Changing room, bag deposit, toilets - all this can be found in the technical area at the above ground parking of Hotel Thermal. For hygienic reasons, showers, massages and taping will not be available.

The medal engraving is located on the square in front of the Thermal Hotel and is open until 22:00.

Entry is only possible for participants with a starting number and will be controlled. Open from 16:30 to 22:30. Please enter the technical facilities with your mouth and nose covered and during the times when the technical facilities are reserved for your start wave.

Open from 4.30 pm until 10.30 pm 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.

The division into corridors is determined by the expected time in registration and timeliness of registration. You will find your corridor from your start number by the "Start Wave" designation. Entrance to the corridors is possible from 17:15 from the technical are via the Postal Bridge and only for runners with a starting number. Please enter the corridor with your mouth and nose covered and according to the start wave indicated on your start number.

Opening of the start corridors:

Starting wave 1st: 17.15

Starting wave 2nd: 17.35

Starting wave 3rd: 17:55

Starting wave 4th: 18.15

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

Placed at 5,5. | 10,5. | 16,5. | 20,8. km and at the finish. Mattoni water, Gatorade isotonic drink will be available. Please dispose of all trash at the marked locations and directly into the containers. This will ensure more efficient recycling.

Located at 2.5. | 7.9. | 13.2. | 18.2. km. Mattoni water will be available in cups. Please dispose of all waste in the marked areas and directly into the containers. This will ensure more efficient recycling. For hygiene reasons, sponges will not be available.

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

A unique finisher T-shirt will be prepared at the finish line for all those who complete the Mattoni 1/2 Karlovy Vary Marathon (individual race and 2Run). You get the T-shirt based on your start number.

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 start of the race category 2Run is in the 2nd starting wave at 17.50 on T.G.Masaryka street in front of the post office. Start in another wave will mean disqualification of 2Run.

A wristband to be presented to members at each handover point. The first member will find this belt in their starting envelope. The belt is not returned at the finish line.

1st Member

Starts in the second wave. The corridor is open from 17:35 and is reserved for 2Run category competitors. Please observe the start from the marked corridor. If you start from another corridor, the entire 2run will be disqualified.

2nd Member 

The corridor is located before the carpet (which records your time) in the direction of the race.

Changeover 10 km – behind The Hotel Thermal 

At the handover, line up in the corridor and wait for your colleague. The handover points are marked on the race map.

You are waiting for your teammate (A) in the handover corridor in front of the timing carpet. When you see your teammate (B), you run together towards the carpet. Both of you (A+B) must run across the timing carpet at the same time. This carpet is laid on the ground and is black in colour. Your teammate (A) finishes in the area behind the carpet, you (B) continue to the next handover or to the finish.

The Changeover Point is behind Hotel Thermal and is easily accessible on foot.

Team members may not swap starting numbers. 
Under no circumstances may the order of runners on individual legs be changed. You must follow the order of the individual handovers as you put your names on the entry form.

Please respect the instructions of the organisers and volunteers to ensure that the whole race is run in an orderly manner! Thank you.

Good luck!