Dear residents of České Budějovice, dear fellow citizens,
This year once again, our city will transform into a paradise for runners. The 14th edition of the Mattoni 1/2Maraton České Budějovice, traditionally held as part of the Mattoni Running Festival, will bring thousands of athletes and their supporters into our streets. On Saturday, 30 May 2026, the historic city centre and surrounding districts will become the stage for a true celebration of sport.
Individuals, family teams, relay runners, and participants in the shorter five-kilometre race will test not only their physical strength, but quite possibly their mental endurance as well. Yet this event is not only about competing against one another. In many ways, each participant will be overcoming themselves — their fitness, perseverance, and determination. The reward for everyone will be the shared joy at the finish line and a well-deserved medal.
Unfortunately, temporary traffic restrictions are inevitably associated with the race. These measures are necessary to ensure the safety of runners and spectators, as well as to maintain smooth traffic flow. We therefore kindly ask for your understanding and patience.
At the same time, we warmly invite everyone to join us in the streets. Come and run, or simply support the participants with your cheering. Together, let us create the atmosphere that belongs to a major running event. I am proud that České Budějovice is a city of sport!
Dagmar Škodová Parmová – Mayor of the Statutory City of České Budějovice
Carlo Capalbo – Chairman of the Organising Committee
Applies along the entire Mattoni 1/2Maraton race course from 17:30 to 22:30, and along the Vodafone 5 km Run course from 14:30. The times listed below are approximate; the organiser will make every effort to adhere to the schedule stated below.
STREETS:
These restrictions apply in Nádražní from 17:30 to 22:30 (section between Generála Píky and Pražská tř.) and in Lidická třída from 17:30 to 21:15 (section between Mánesova and Žižkova třída), where one half of the roadway will be designated for runners and the other half will remain open to two-way traffic. Due to the high volume of traffic, increased vehicle congestion can be expected in these sections.
On Saturday, 30 May 2026, public transport services in the city centre and surrounding areas will be affected due to the Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice. The restrictions will be in effect from 14:30 to 22:30. During this period, the following stops will be temporarily closed:
Areál VŠTE, Blahoslavova, Čéčova, Družba – IGY, Husova kolonie, Jeronýmova, Jírovcova, Karla IV., Mariánské náměstí, Metropol (direction Mánesova ul. only), Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II., Okružní – točna, Palackého náměstí, Poliklinika Sever, Pražské sídliště, Průběžná, Senovážné náměstí – pošta, Skuherského, Strakonická – obchodní zóna, U Soudu (direction Mánesova ul. only), U Trojice, U Zelené ratolesti, Voříškův Dvůr, Vozovna Horní, Žerotínova.
Detailed information about changes and public transport disruptions is available at www.dpmcb.cz or via the transport information line: 720 820 820. Information will also be posted at public transport stops.
No stopping restrictions will apply on race day, 30 May, from 08:00 in Karla IV., Senovážné náměstí (section between Karla IV. and Lannova tř.), Na Sadech, Pražská tř., Husova, and Krajinská. In the remaining streets along the 1/2Maraton course, no stopping restrictions will apply from 10:00 on 30 May. The no stopping restriction in nám. Přemysla Otakara II. will already be in effect from 18:00 on 29 May 2026, and partially from 12:00 due to preparation works.
