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The Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice is over!
Congratulations to all runners, volunteers, and fans on completing the race, and thank you for the amazing atmosphere you all created together. See you at the Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc on 13 June 2026!
The results will be available on our website approximately one hour after the last runner finishes.All runners became part of the RunCzech Halfs project. You can find more information about this serie on our website.
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The Czech winners have been decided as well! Patrik Vebr was comfortably the fastest, taking first place. Matěj Hřebačka finished second, while Maximilian Matolín claimed third place.
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The podium places have been decided! Jorge Blanco crossed the finish line first with a time of 1:03:37.
Mykola Mevsha moved up to take second place, while Aziz Boukebal secured the bronze medal position.
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At the 15 km mark, she has clocked 50:07 and already holds a lead of more than a minute over Wilson.
Nyzhnyk, running in third place, is another minute behind. However, Michaela Čepová is closing the gap on her. Will she manage to catch her?
Tereza Hrochová delivered a great performance at the Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice. A time of 1:10:52 means not only a new Czech and European race record, but also her new personal maximum. The path to success was hard and redeemed by a long, lonely battle with the wind and absolute physical exhaustion on the finish straight. The Czech […]
A new personal best, race records, and training at seven in the morning. Tereza Hrochová wastes no time after Budějovice
The last Saturday of May transformed České Budějovice into the running capital of the Czech Republic. More than 8,500 elite and recreational runners from over 60 different countries gathered at the historical Přemysl Otakar II Square for the Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon alongside other competitive and non-competitive races. Tereza Hrochová claimed a dominant victory, setting […]
New European record of the race! Favorites Czech Hrochová and Spain’s Blanco dominate EuroHeroes half marathon in České Budějovice
The fourteenth year of this popular event in the center of České Budějovice takes place this Saturday, May 30. This traditional event, boasting the prestigious World Athletics Road Race Label, attracts participants with its professional organization and the atmosphere of world-class races. With a record-breaking number of 8,000 registered runners, along with the Czech and European […]
Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice is knocking on the door and there is plenty to look forward to!
This Saturday, May 30, the city of České Budějovice will host another edition of its popular half marathon. The starting grid will feature a very familiar face – football legend and South Bohemian native Karel Poborský. The former Slavia Prague and Manchester United winger is now fully dedicated to running and racing has become a natural part […]
Star power at the starting line! Poborský to run Half Marathon České Budějovice: Running is both relaxation and a lifestyle for me
Over 8,000 runners have registered for this year’s 14th edition of the Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice, marking an increase of nearly 2,000 compared to last year. Whether looking at its roots as a traditional half marathon or its new evolution into a full Running Festival, the event has become a staple for the city and the entire […]
Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice backed by both the city and the University of South Bohemia
The RunCzech Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice kicks off this Saturday, May 30th at 7:00 PM, promising a thrilling battle in the men’s elite field. Patrik Vebr returns as the current Czech event record holder, heading to South Bohemia with a clear ambition to push his own benchmark even further. However, another intriguing storyline is unfolding alongside […]
Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice eyes new Czech record: track specialists to share spotlight with Vebr
On Saturday, May 30, the Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice will welcome 8,000 runners. Holding the prestigious World Athletics Road Race Label, the event promises an extraordinary experience featuring elite Czech and European athletes. However, with the weather forecast predicting a tropical 30°C (86°F), the races – and the half marathon in particular – will put […]
„We are not a replacement for emergency medical services, but we can significantly speed up the whole process,” say the Running Doctors after their first four races
ATTENTION: You can now find the Running Expo at Výstaviště České Budějovice at the pavilion H The Running Expo isn’t just about picking up your race number—it’s also where you can get official race shirts and find all the information you need. The start number assignment took place on may 13, 2026, which you will receive […]
Race number pick-up – Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice 2026
The Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon promises an extraordinary experience this coming weekend. In addition to 8,000 recreational runners, almost the entire domestic long-distance elite will line up at the start, led by Czech Olympian Tereza Hrochová, who will wear the prestigious bib number one. In South Bohemia, she has a unique opportunity to challenge not […]
Assault on the course record in tropical Budějovice? Tereza Hrochová: The fitness is there, but it will come down to the conditions
The city of beer and culture will welcome over 8 thousand runners in competitive and non-competitive categories on Saturday, May 30. The capacity of the Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice 2026 is almost entirely full, and alongside the Czech and European running elite, well-known faces are also heading to the center of the South Bohemian […]
Mattoni Running Festival returns to České Budějovice and enjoys immense interest
On Saturday afternoon and early evening, 16th May, Karlovy Vary transformed from a spa town into a center for both elite and recreational runners. The 13th edition of the Mattoni Running Festival took place here, offering an attractive battle for the top spot in the day’s main race. A record number of nearly 9,000 runners participated in all the […]
EuroHeroes 2026 Start in the Famous Spa City Karlovy Vary: Vích Defends his Title with new Czech Event Record, the Spaniard Robles Dominates the Women’s Field
The Mattoni Running Festival is underway! Nearly 9,000 runners are heading to Karlovy Vary to tackle the courses set in the unique scenery of this historic spa town. Will the race history books be rewritten? Who will kick off this year’s EuroHeroes project in the best shape? And how many new members will the RunCzech […]
Karlovy Vary prepares for a running feast set against a UNESCO backdrop. Will Damián Vích defend last year’s triumph?
Put on your running shoes and discover the beauties of the Czech Republic with us!
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