Vodafone 5K Run

Program

Friday 30. 5.

• 12:00 – 19:00 – Running Expo České Budějovice (OC IGY, Pražská tř. 1247/24)
• 17:00 – Pre-Race Run – in front of Running Expo
  

Saturday 31. 5.

• 10:00 – 17:00 – Running Expo České Budějovice
• 11:30 – Start of Accompanying programme
• 14:00 – Openning of technical area – 5K Run
• 15:00 – Start of the Vodafone 5K Run (University of South Bohemia Rector’s Cup)
• 15:45 – Award Ceremony – 5K Run
• 17:00 – Start of the dm family mile České Budějovice
• 17:45 – Start of the dm bambini run
• 18:00 – Openning of technical area – half marathon
• 18:30 – Openning of starting corridors
• 19:00 – Start of the Mattoni České Budějovice half marathon
• 20:02 – Expected finish of the first runner
• 20:20 – Award ceremony
• 23:00 – Closing of technical area

All properly registered runners are assigned starting numbers about 2 weeks before the race. An email is also sent to everyone with information about the assignment of the start number. Exceptions are family runs, where competitors are assigned starting numbers only on the spot when issuing starting numbers.

If you did not receive the email, log in to your Runners ID and check if you have a start number in the “My Races” field. If this did not happen, there is probably a problem, so contact us at [email protected]. Please don’t forget to check your SPAM folder.

When picking up the start number, you will be asked to present a document for identity verification, an ID or similar document with your name and photo is sufficient to prove your identity. The race number can be collected on behalf of an authorized power of attorney or by authorizing another person to collect online via Runners ID.

It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online until the opening hours of the Running Expo.

Picking up starting numbers in Prague

You can also pick up the starter pack only for the competitive runs (not the dm family run) in Prague at Running Mallu, Františka Křížka 11, 170 00 Prague 7. (map here)

• Wednesday 28. 5. 2025:
  • 11:00 – 18:00 (only for the competitive runs)

Picking up starting numbers in Českých Budějovicích

• Friday 30. 5. 2025:
  • 12:00 – 19:00 (distribution of race bibs for all categories, including the dm family mile and dm bambini run)
• Saturday 31. 5. 2025:
  • 10:00 – 17:00 (distribution of race bibs for the main event – the Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice) 
  • 10:00 – 16:00 (distribution of race bibs for the dm family mile and dm bambini run)
  • 10:00 – 14:00 (distribution of race bibs for the 5K race)

Adress

Map of the Running Expo

• OC IGY (map here)
• Pražská tř. 1247/24
• 370 04 České Budějovice 4
• Ground floor of the new building

When picking up the start number, you will be asked to present a document for identity verification, an ID or similar document with your name and photo is sufficient to prove your identity. The race number can be collected on behalf of an authorized power of attorney or by authorizing another person to collect online via Runners ID.

It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online will be possible until the opening hours of Running Expo.

It is strictly forbidden to use any means of transport during the race, or to go on the course with a child’s pram, run with dogs or carry children. 

Participation in the race is at participants’ own risk. More information about race rules

Your start number must be fixed visibly on your chest. 

Safety-pins will be included in the envelope containing your start number.

Timekeeping will be tracked through chips, which are attached to the back of the start number, and which must not be removed at any time during the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME! The chip is disposable and is not returned after the race.

The limit for reaching the finish line is 3 hours (for Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice) and 50 minutes (for Vodafone 5k Run) from the start of the race (start signal by the starter). The time limit is indicated for each kilometer on the race map. Runners after this time must, for safety reasons, leave the track on the instructions of the organizer and end their participation in the race.

The start will take place on the nám. Přemysla Otakara 2. You can find exact transport connections on the website of the transport company of the city of České Budějovice.

You can find more information about traffic restrictions in individual car transport in the Waze application.

The division into corridors is determined by the expected time in registration and the timeliness of your registration. Your corridor is according to “Group” on your start number. Available only for runners with the start number.

The starting corridor for the Vodafone 5K Run begin at the start/finish line and continue towards Karla IV Street.

Will be available at the start, the finish, in the technical area and along the course. If you need to call an ambulance, ask a volunteer or call the emergency services on number 155 and tell them your start number.

If you are not feeling well or have recently been ill it’s best to not take part in the race. You are entering the race at your own risk. 

Along the course there will be several medical points and ambulance points. Also, there will be mobile bike groups with AED.

On the back of your number fill in all important information about your state of health for the case of medical assistance.

In cooperation with our partner HEDVEA, we are bringing the first online health card for runners in the Czech Republic – a simple system that can save lives in an emergency.

Take part in the race only in excellent health and after adequate preparation. We recommend that you undergo a specialist check-up and pay close attention to your current state of health.

Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency.

In cooperation with our partner HEDVEA, we are bringing the first online health card for runners in the Czech Republic – a simple system that can save lives in an emergency.

In cooperation with our partner HEDVEA, we are bringing the first online health card for runners in the Czech Republic – a simple system that can save lives in an emergency.

STEPS after purchasing a RunCzech race:

• First login using your RunnersID at: https://runczech.hedveaemergency.com/auth/login, where you must agree to provide personal data
• After logging in, you will be taken to the runner’s emergency card.
• After filling in the information on the emergency card, you must check the box for the sworn statement confirming the truthfulness of the information entered.
• You can go to the races tab, where all PAID RunCzech races will appear.
• You activate the Emergent Card by purchasing it – you do this by selecting one or more races.
• Fill in your payment card details.
• You confirm the payment.
• You will receive a proof of payment.

Comment:

• Customer service for card issues (digital health information): [email protected]
• If a runner fills out an emergency card and does not pay, the card is inactive (you can tell by the red backlight at the races).
• If the card is active (paid) for the given race (displayed in green).
• Payment is not tied to the completed emergency card. Therefore, the data can be added even after payment.
• You can change the data on your emergency card at any time (even after payment).
• You can come back later to pay.

1. Go for a sports-health check-up before the race.
2. Before the race, we recommend a preventive sports health check-up.
3. In the race, maintain your running pace from the start.
4. Keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress as if the temperature were 5 °C higher. You can put on an old coat or t-shirt at the start. All clothing left in the start lanes will go to the needy.
5. Fix your start number to a visible place on your chest and complete the details required on the reverse side. This will make it easier to provide health assistance if necessary.
6. Use the designated toilet areas.
7. Adhere to the instructions of the organisers.
8. Make sure you look around you before throwing away your cup, spitting or blowing your nose.
9. If you can’t go on any more, first cross to the edge of the course before stopping. This will prevent collisions and unexpected encounters.
10. The refreshment stations are many metres long. Use the whole length of the space and don’t stop right at the first table.
11. You can run with headphones if you want, but many bands and music points are located along the course so it would be a pity to miss them.
12. Share your joy about completing the run with your fans only after you’ve crossed the finish line.
13. Everyone’s a winner. Enjoy the run and the happiness regardless of the time.

There will be several stations on the track. Please, throw all the waste in the marked places and directly into containers. This ensures efficient recycling.

Zones for throwing cups from refreshment stations will be specially marked on the track. Please respect these zones for cups and dispose of other packaging (e.g. energy gels, pet bottles, etc.) only in these zones. It is strictly forbidden to throw packaging outside the marked zones.

Location: nám. Přemysla Otakara 2. 
openning/closing time: 2:00pm – 4:50pm (Vodafone 5k Run)
openning/closing time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm (Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice)

map in pdf

Changing rooms, a storage room, toilets – you can find all this in the technical facilities. Entry is only possible for participants with a starting number and will be controlled.

Location: nám. Přemysla Otakara 2. 
openning/closing time: 2:00pm – 4:50pm (Vodafone 5k Run)
openning/closing time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm (Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice)

Located in the technical area. Hand over your belongings to a volunteer standing at the appropriate box corresponding to the last two digits of your bib number. Maximum accepted size of bags 25×45×70 cm. Larger luggage cannot be accepted for capacity and safety reasons.

Toilets are available at each refreshment stations and water points, in the technical facilities and in the start and finish areas.

Location: nám. Přemysla Otakara 2. 
openning/closing time: 2:00pm – 4:50pm (Vodafone 5k Run)
openning/closing time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm (Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice)

Changing rooms, a storage room, toilets – you can find all this in the technical facilities. Entry is only possible for participants with a starting number and will be controlled.

Results will be published after the race as soon as possible. The ranking is done according to the official time which is counted from the start of the race. You can contact us if there is a mistake in your result within 5 working days after the race. Don’t forget to provide the name of the race, your start number and as many details as possible.

In the team race the official result of all team members is added up. Please follow the instructions of the organizers and volunteers! Thank you.

Photos is provided by witisi.photo. Photos can be pre-ordered during race registration or after the race, you can find and order your photos on this page: photo.runczech.com.

Anyone who pre-orders photos during registration will receive a link to the finished photos by email after the event.

If you have any problems, please contact witisi.photo support at email: [email protected]

You can also find photos from the race in our Gallery.