The Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc 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.
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Not sure what to do with your weekend?
As part of the Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc, we’ve got a program for the whole family. Join us for the dm family mile and combine a trip to this historic town with a fun sporting activity.
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pick up race bib 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.
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Welcome to the special race mode for the Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc.
We will keep you updated here with the latest news related to race day.
Moravia Sport Expo is not just about picking up your race number — you can also get the official race T-shirt here, or find out all the important information you need. Our Running Expo will be part of the Moravia Sport Expo – you can find more information about the Moravia Sport Expo at this […]
Race number pick-up – Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc 2026
This year, the Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, and around 12,000 runners will head to the historic city center. The event is held under the patronage of the Governor of the Olomouc Region, Ladislav Okleštěk, and the Mayor of the city, Miroslava Ferancová. Holding the prestigious World Athletics Road Race […]
Mattoni Running Festival heads to Olomouc! The center of the Haná metropolis hosts the half marathon for the sixteenth time
This year’s edition, already the fifth of the EuroHeroes series, has reached its halfway mark. Following the Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary and the Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice, some runners have already met the criterion of two starts required for the overall classification. In the current standings, last year’s defending champion Khalid Choukoud from the Netherlands […]
EuroHeroes are Halfway Through! Natasha Wilson and Last Year’s Defending Champion Choukoud Lead the Way
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
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