The Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice is approaching
A day full of joy and running, set in the unique atmosphere of the historic square and beyond. Check out the program on our website.
Registration for the dm family mile is still open.
Join us and combine a trip to the historic city with a sporting activity.
Don’t know what to do with your weekend yet?
As part of the Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice, we have a program for the whole family.
Running Expo in Prague
If you’re from Prague, you can pick up your race bib already today at the Running Mall (Milady Horákové 471, Prague 7 – Holešovice) from 11:00 to 18:00.
Welcome to the special race mode for the Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice.
We will keep you updated here with the latest news related to race day.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary will offer a strong clash of the European elite right at the start of the EuroHeroes series. On Saturday, May 16, last year’s winner Damián Vích, the current EuroHeroes champion Khalid Choukoud, and several runners with personal bests well under the 64-minute mark will take to the start line. A similarly strong […]
The Prague International Marathon is not only a celebration of endurance but also a test of preparedness—for both the runners and the medical team. This year’s Vodafone Marathon Prague 2026 was marked by high temperatures that tested the limits of every participant. What are the main findings from the medical perspective, what did the marathon premiere of the […]
The most visited Czech spa town will transform into the center of European running on Saturday, May 16. The Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary 2026 reports fully filled capacities for the main races and promises a battle for records in unique settings listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Nearly 9,000 runners will stand at the […]
When we spoke to Martin Fuksa before his marathon debut, he talked about the door beyond the 34th kilometre, one he had never opened before. The Olympic champion in sprint canoeing had a clear goal: to run the Vodafone Prague Marathon in under three hours, while not pushing himself completely to the limit, as just a few […]
A year ago, his race ended just 800 meters after the start. Irish runner Paul McCann suffered a major cardiac arrest right on the course of the Prague Marathon. Thanks to the immediate reaction of first responders and world-class medical care in Prague, he was given a second chance. This year, the 56-year-old runner returned to the […]
Vodafone Prague Marathon has completed its 31st edition. Once again, it brought thousands of runners from all over the world to the streets of Prague, along with fans lining the course and stories that go far beyond the sporting result itself. In this interview, RunCzech founder Carlo Capalbo speaks about the atmosphere in Prague, the […]
Sports fans worldwide follow marathons for the incredible athletic performances and records that push the boundaries of human potential. But what makes the Vodafone Prague Marathon truly special isn’t just the digits on the finish line clock; it’s the human stories of grit, second chances, and journeys that stretch far beyond a loop from Old Town Square […]
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