Friday 15. 5.
12.00 – 20:00 Running Expo Karlovy Vary Hotel Thermal
17:00 – Shakeout run with Mattoni Freerun and Eva Vrabcová Nývltová
Saturday 16. 5.
8.30–16.00 Running Expo Karlovy Vary Hotel Thermal
12.30 – Accompanying programme
13.00 – Opening of technical area – Varyáda 10k Run
14.00 – Start of the Varyáda 10k Run (VŠFS Rectors Cup)
16.00 – Start of the dm family mile
16.30 – Opening of technical area – half marathon
17.00 – Start of the dm bambini run
17.30 – Opening of starting corridors
18.00 -Start of the Mattoni half marathon Karlovy Vary
(Relay, 2Run)
19.02 – Expected finish of the first runner
19.20 – Award ceremony
22.00 – Closing of technical area
For this race, public transportation will be available free of charge. Your race bib serves as a public transport ticket. VALID ONLY ON RACE DAY, MAY 16, 2026.
The start number assignment took place on april 29, 2026, which you will receive by email 6. 5. 2026. 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.
Race bib numbers for the dm family mile and dm bambini run will be assigned at the Running Expo. Therefore, no email with a race bib number will be sent for these events.
Dear runners, When picking up your race envelope with your race number at the Running Expo, we kindly ask you to check your race number as soon as possible. If the number has been incorrectly assigned, please immediately contact the organizers at the race office, who will exchange it for you. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note: The start envelope alone cannot be used as a substitute for the race bib during the event. The timing chip is attached only to the race bib.
Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency.
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.
Complete procedures for re-registering for another competitor or race are available. Please follow the instructions on the page.
It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online until the end of opening hours of the Marathon Expo.
You can also pick up a starting package for competitive runs (not dm family runs) in Prague at Running Mall, Františka Křížka 11, 170 00 Prague 7. (map here)
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 13. 5. 2026 | 11:00 – 18:00 (only competitive runs) |
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| Friday 15. 5. 2026 | 12:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday 16. 5. 2026 | 8:30 – 16:00 (issue of starting numbers for dm family mile and dm bambini run 8:30 – 15:00, for Varyáda 10 km run 8:30 -13:30) |
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 from the start of the race Half Marathon Karlovy Vary, for Varyáda 10k Run is 90 minutes (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.
km – Estimated time of the first and the last runner (cutoff time) – Half Marathon Karlovy Vary
Please train properly, get in touch with your trainer and general practitioner or a sport doctor. If you do not feel well or suffer from the injury, please consider to take part in the race. You take part on your own risk.
Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency.
Friday 15. 5.
12.00 – 20:00 Running Expo Karlovy Vary Hotel Thermal
17:00 – Shakeout run with Mattoni Freerun and Eva Vrabcová Nývltová
Saturday 16. 5.
8.30–16.00 Running Expo Karlovy Vary Hotel Thermal
12.30 – Accompanying programme
13.00 – Opening of technical area – Varyáda 10k Run
14.00 – Start of the Varyáda 10k Run (VŠFS Rectors Cup)
16.00 – Start of the dm family mile
16.30 – Opening of technical area – half marathon
17.00 – Start of the dm bambini run
17.30 – Opening of starting corridors
18.00 -Start of the Mattoni half marathon Karlovy Vary
(Relay, 2Run)
19.02 – Expected finish of the first runner
19.20 – Award ceremony
22.00 – Closing of technical area
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.
START/FINISH – The start will take place at the nábř. Osvobození
You can find more information about traffic restrictions in individual car transport in the Waze application.
Location: upper parking of hotel Thermal
openning/closing time: 13:00 – 16:30 (Varyáda 10k)
openning/closing time: 17:00 – 22:00 (main race)
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: upper parking of hotel Thermal
openning/closing time: 13:00 – 16:30 (Varyáda 10k)
openning/closing time: 17:00 – 22:00 (main race)
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 station, in the technical facilities and in the start and finish areas.
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 relay corridor is marked with a flag labeled ‘Relay.
Along the half marathon course, there will be 6 refreshment and water stations, with an additional one after the finish line. Starting from the 5th kilometer, runners will find refreshment stations approximately every 2.5 km. Each station will provide Mattoni water. Refreshment stations will also offer Gatorade isotonic drink, bananas and oranges, salt, and sugar.
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.
The pacers are visibly marked with the times 1:24, 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:30. You can find them in individual corridors.
Running Doctors is a unique initiative developed for the RunCzech race series, designed to bring medical expertise directly into the heart of each event. More information about Running Doctors can be found on this page.
Location: upper parking of hotel Thermal
openning/closing time: 13:00 – 16:30 (Varyáda 10k)
openning/closing time: 17:00 – 22:00 (main race)
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.
At the finish line, each participant will receive a medal and a small snack. We ask that you continue smoothly into the corridor after the finish line and not prevent other competitors from completing the race.
The first runner starts together with the other Karlovy Vary Half Marathon categories at 6:00 PM on the Osvobození Embankment.
The relay corridor is marked with a flag labeled ‘Relay. If you start from a different corridor, your entire team may be disqualified! No relay baton will be used for the handover.
No relay baton will be used for the handover.
Exchange (5 km) – Vřídelní
Exchange (10 km) – Závodní
Exchange (15 km) – Moskevská
At the exchange zone, please enter the designated corridor and wait for your teammate.
Exchange zones are marked on the race map.
Please pay attention to the graphic representation of the exchange zones!
You (Runner B) wait for your teammate (Runner A) in the designated corridor at the exchange zone, just before the timing mat.
Once you see your teammate approaching, both of you run together toward the mat.
You must cross the timing mat at the same time. The mat is black and placed on the ground.
Runner A finishes in the area behind the mat, and you (Runner B) continue to the next exchange or to the finish line.
At 5 km and 15 km
The 5 km and 15 km exchange zones will be accessible on foot only.
At 10 km
A shuttle bus to the 10 km exchange zone will depart from the Karlovy Vary, Tržnice stop at 5:45 PM.
This bus will wait for the last runners and then take them back to Tržnice.
While waiting for your teammate at the exchange zone, do not approach the timing mat.
Please follow the instructions of the organizers and volunteers to ensure the race runs smoothly. Thank you!
Good luck!
Location: upper parking of hotel Thermal
closing time: 16:30 (Varyáda 10k)
closing time: 22:00 (main race)
AFTER CLOSING, IT WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE TO HAVE YOUR FINAL TIME ENGRAVED, AND IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO SUBMIT COMPLAINTS.
Results will be published after the race as soon as possible. The ranking is determined by the official time. Since September 2025, the official time at RunCzech races has been defined as the runners’ real time (from crossing the start line to finishing the race). The previously used so-called gun time (time from the starting gun) is no longer applied as the primary source for determining the final ranking.
For non-competitive runs (dm Family Mile, dm Bambini Run, and Active Breakfast Run), the overall ranking is not evaluated.
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.
RunCzech Halfs is a running series that includes all RunCzech half marathons:
Start in 2025 – Only races that are completed (i.e., your result is listed in the official race results) from the year 2025 will be counted.
You have 36 months from the date of your first race to complete all five races.
Example: If you run your first race in April 2025, you have until April 2028 to finish the remaining four races.
Every race will be tracked in RunCzech Halfs section in your RunnersID.
There is no separate registration! Registration starts from the date of your first half marathon and every half marathon you complete is automatically recorded in your Runners ID. Once you finish all five races within 36 months, you’ll officially complete the series.
Runners will get:
You can have your running card in both digital and physical form. The card will be used to record your achievements through special race badges. The digital card will be available in your RunnersID profile under the RunCzech Halfs section. The physical card will be an optional addition that you can purchase (it will be available later).
You can participate in the series only once under a specific profile (your Runners ID) and earn one medal.
The RunCzech Halfs section in your Runners ID can help you keep track of the races you have completed. Here you can find your race times and how much time you have left to complete the RunCzech Halfs series.
You’ll receive a special commemorative medal and your digital medal will be fully revealed in your profile, ready to share on social media!
The dm family mile is a race primarily intended for families with children. A mile is a competitive athletic distance of 1.6 kilometers. However, the dm family mile itself is a non-competitive run, divided into several categories based on pace.
Anyone can sign up, even without a Runners ID – that means you don’t need to have a profile with all your details set up.
Without proper registration and a race number, participation in the race is not possible.
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| Friday 15. 5. 2026 | 12:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday 16. 5. 2026 | 8:30 – 16:00 (issue of starting numbers for dm family mile and dm bambini run 8:30 – 15:00, for Varyáda 10 km run 8:30 -13:30) |
You can pick up your race number at the Marathon Expo, where race numbers for competitive runs are distributed. It’s not necessary for each participant to come in person – one parent can pick up the numbers for the whole family. You will be asked to present an ID card or another form of identification. To collect numbers for other runners, it’s enough to provide their names or the order number.
Along with your race number, you will also receive a starter pack.
Due to capacity limitations, technical facilities and a baggage storage area are not available for participants of the dm family mile and dm bambini run.
The start will take place on the T. G. Masaryka from 4:00 p.m. You can find exact transport connections on the website of the Karlovy Vary Public Transport Company.
The start is in waves, with the first ones to start are the children themselves, who dare to run without their parents. Then the whole families start at a faster pace, followed by the slower runners. The last ones to start are the runners who are more likely to walk the route, families with strollers, small children on balance bikes, etc.
The division is for the safety of all runners, and for the best experience for children, who can really compete and give it their all.
At the finish line – nábř. Osvobození, each participant will receive a medal and a small snack. We ask that you continue smoothly into the corridor after the finish line and not prevent other competitors from completing the race.
dm bambini run is a race intended for the little ones. The race is run in three categories. Categories are divided by age and distance. The dm bambini run itself is a non-competitive run and is completely free.
| Age | Race length | Race starts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 -3 years | 100 m | 17:00 |
| 4 – 5 years | 150 m | 17:05* |
| 6 – 7 years | 200 m | 17:10* |
Anyone can sign up, even without a Runners ID – this means you don’t need to create a profile with all your information. All you have to do is meet the age of the child. You can register online or in person at our expo (note that the capacity of the plant fills up quickly).
It is not possible to participate in the race without a proper application and starting number.
| DATE | TIME |
|---|---|
| Friday 15. 5. 2026 | 12:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday 16. 5. 2026 | 8:30 – 16:00 (issue of starting numbers for dm family mile and dm bambini run 8:30 – 15:00, for Varyáda 10 km run 8:30 -13:30) |
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. You can find the detailed instructions for authorizing someone to collect your bib number on this page: Authorization to start number collection.
You will receive this information when picking up your child’s race number. Children in all categories start from a distance corresponding to their age (see table below).
| Age | Race length | Race starts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 -3 years | 100 m | 17:00 |
| 4 – 5 years | 150 m | 17:05* |
| 6 – 7 years | 200 m | 17:10* |
The distances are marked with A-frame signs indicating the specific distance.
Due to capacity limitations, technical facilities and a baggage storage area are not available for participants of the dm family mile and dm bambini run.
The start lines for all three categories will be at nábř. Osvobození and will be clearly marked with A-frame signs indicating the race distance and the participants’ age group.
A-frame signs:
Parents may accompany their children to the start and, if they wish, run alongside them. If they choose not to run, they can follow the race route and meet their child at the finish line.
Children in all categories start from a distance corresponding to their age (see table below). They always run towards the finish line (start/finish gate). The distances are marked with A-frame signs indicating the specific distance.
| Age | Race length | Race starts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 -3 years | 100 m | 17:00 |
| 4 – 5 years | 150 m | 17:05* |
| 6 – 7 years | 200 m | 17:10* |
Yes, you may. Parents may accompany their children to the start and, if they wish, run with them. If parents do not run, they may follow their children along the race course and meet them at the finish.
“We kindly ask you to be considerate of other children, as this is still a race intended for the youngest participants.
The start takes place by category. First, the youngest 2-3 years start at 100m, then the 4-5 years at 150m and the last 6-7 years at 200m.
The start lines for all three categories will be at nábř. Osvobození and will be clearly marked with A-frame signs indicating the race distance and the participants’ age group.
| Age | Race length | Race starts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 -3 years | 100 m | 17:00 |
| 4 – 5 years | 150 m | 17:05* |
| 6 – 7 years | 200 m | 17:10* |
A-frame signs:
There is a 5-minute interval between each start, so please be ready at the starting line in advance.
Parents may accompany their children to the start and, if they wish, run alongside them. If they choose not to run, they can follow the race route and meet their child at the finish line.
The finish line for all three categories is the finish gate. At the finish line, each participant will receive a medal.
