The opening hours of the Running Expo in České Budějovice are as following:
Emergency Card – HEDVEA
Runners can register their HEDVEA emergency card either online or at the booth at the Running EXPO.
dm family mile – České Budějovice
Registrations for the dm family mile are still open! Come for a run with even the smallest family members in a city full of history. Find out more here.
Running Expo
The Running Expo starts tomorrow – come pick up your race bib, grab the official race T-shirt, or learn all the details about your race day.
Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice
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.
The Mattoni Half Maraton České Budějovice, set for the last Saturday in May, marks the second stop of the 2025 EuroHeroes series—a celebration of Europe’s top distance-running talent. This prestigious event brings together elite athletes from across the continent, all competing in a series designed to spotlight European excellence in long-distance road racing. Among the standout contenders […]
The 13th edition of the Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice is just a few days away. Since 2012, the South Bohemian capital has proudly hosted this half marathon, which has grown over the years into the Mattoni Running Festival—a celebration of running that now includes a variety of accompanying events and distances accessible to everyone. […]
The 5th edition of the EuroHeroes project started with the Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary, where Czech star Damián Vích and Hungary’s Nóra Szabó started the series on the podium. The event, part of the Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary, is organized in cooperation with European Athletics and holds the prestigious World Athletics Road Race […]
Dear Journalists and Running Enthusiasts, We’re excited to present the official Press Guide, and Elite Start List for the upcoming Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary. This year’s race promises an exciting lineup of athletes from across Europe, with standout contenders from the UK, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, and other European countries. As part of the EuroHeroes initiative—developed by RunCzech in collaboration with European Athletics—the event will spotlight […]
Top runners aim for race records and EuroHeroes glory in the West Bohemian spa city The Mattoni Half Maraton Karlovy Vary is once again shining a spotlight on Europe’s top distance runners as part of the EuroHeroes, which continues with upcoming RunCzech half marathons in České Budějovice, Olomouc, and Ústí nad Labem. Athletes arriving in […]
Only hours remain until the start of the Mattoni Running Festival in Karlovy Vary. The 12th edition of this popular event will take place on Saturday, May 17, featuring a full schedule of races — with the highlight being the evening half marathon. This flagship race will also launch this year’s EuroHeroes initiative, which supports European […]
A Dentist and a Pastry Chef: The Unlikely Backgrounds of the Mattoni Karlovy Vary Half Marathon Favorites Among the top contenders at this year’s Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary are two Spanish long-distance stars: Chakib Lachgar in the men’s field and Meritxell Soler among the women. Both runners are not only strong candidates for victory […]
The Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary is just around the corner, and excitement is building as this picturesque spa town prepares to welcome thousands of runners and spectators for one of the most anticipated events on the European running calendar. Taking place this Saturday, May 17, the event will launch the 2025 EuroHeroes series—a unique […]
Former Czech Tennis Star Strýcová After Her Marathon Debut: “I Hit a Major Crisis, But It Was Beautiful” She was determined to line up at the start of the ORLEN Prague Marathon. But whether she would be able to finish her very first 42.195 km race was a huge question mark. Barbora Strýcová, a two-time Wimbledon […]
Broadcast in 106 Countries, Event Reaches Millions Across TV and Social Media The 30th anniversary edition of the ORLEN Prague Marathon ranked as the fifth fastest marathon in Europe this year. Sunday’s race winner, Ethiopian Lemi Berhanu Hayle, increased his pace significantly in the final third of the course and delivered an impressive finish, crossing the […]
