Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary 2026

  • May 16, 2026
  • Karlovy Vary
  • 2 days 22 hours 49 minutes

Title partner

Mattoni Music Festival

The music program for RunCzech events is curated in collaboration with dramaturgs from United Islands and Metronome Prague, with whom we have worked closely for several years. Together, we select DJs and performers whose music not only helps runners maintain their pace and motivation throughout the race, but also entertains and engages spectators along the course and in the finish zone. Each artist is carefully chosen with regard to the quality of their set, musical style, and ability to create an electrifying atmosphere that perfectly complements the energy and rhythm of the entire race.

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The music program in the Partner Village will be provided by Couple of Sounds – a project that combines live music, energy, and a pleasant festival atmosphere throughout the entire race day. Visitors can look forward to several performances in the afternoon and evening, which will complement the program in the finish zone and create a welcoming space for runners, fans, and race partners to meet.

The performances will take place at the following times:

  • 13:00–13:40
  • 15:10–15:40
  • 17:00–17:30
  • 20:30–21:15

  • 12:30 – 21:15

DJ N’zym is the very definition of a party DJ who never plays the same set twice. His performances feel like live shows thanks to his original use of samples from well-known hits in unexpected mixes. Each set is shaped in real time according to the mood of the audience, making every performance a unique experience.

Thanks to careful preparation and a broad musical range, he can seamlessly move from house to drum & bass, as well as funk, hip hop, and even well-known melodies and chants. N’zym and his samplers regularly energize events under the banner of brands such as Red Bull and Jägermeister, which bring together active communities across the Czech Republic.


  • 14:00 – 15:15 & 18:00 – 20:45

  • 18:00 – 20:45

A regular and popular participant in RunCzech marathons, he knows how to get everyone dancing with his carefully mixed selection of the biggest hits from the 1980s to the present. His sets combine nostalgia with modern energy, bringing joy and motivation while perfectly matching the pace of both runners and spectators.

Thanks to his music, the marathon atmosphere is always transformed into a memorable experience that participants look forward to long before the start.


  • 18:15 – 20:15

  • 18:30 – 19:35

A prominent figure from the Karlovy Vary region has built a strong reputation here and has performed throughout his career as a supporting act for many well-known Czech rappers. A technically skilled and experienced DJ, he is able to bring the energy of a club environment directly to the audience, and his sets are always full of dynamics, rhythm, and surprising musical moments.

He is a regular and popular participant in the RunCzech series, and at the upcoming stop he once again promises to get both runners and spectators dancing, creating an unforgettable musical atmosphere that supports the pace and motivation of every race participant.


  • 18:30 – 19:45

The band Sunblind is coming from Prague to boost your running pace with their energy and help push your personal best even further. The band has been active on the Prague underground scene since 2023 and has built a strong fan base during that time. In 2025, they released three singles, and in 2026 they plan to enter the studio and subsequently release a full album.

Consisting of vocals, two guitars, bass, and drums, the band is characterized by a heavy sound, hard-hitting mosh pits, and an energetic live show that can draw even the most introverted listener into the experience.


  • 18:30 – 19:55

18:45 – 20:15

Title partner of the race