Mattoni Running Festival Ústí nad Labem 2026

  • September 19, 2026
  • Ústí nad Labem

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News from the race

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Join us for the last race in 2026 – Mattoni Liberec Trail Run!

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the pure nature of the Jizera Mountains! On October 3, the Mattoni Liberec Trail Run takes place – a truly unique event among RunCzech races. We look forward to seeing you at the final RunCzech running event of the season! Let’s celebrate it together.  

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Our photo gallery is available.

You can find it here – Gallery Mattoni Runninf Festival Ústí nad Labem 2026

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Your photos

Your personalized race photos are now available.

Link to photos here.

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The race has come to an end.

Congratulations to all the runners, volunteers and fans on completing the race, and thank you for creating such an amazing atmosphere together. The results will be available on our website approximately one hour after the last runner crosses the finish line. All runners became part of the RunCzech Halfs project. Find out more about the series on our website.

And if you’re already planning your next challenge, we look forward to seeing you again in Ústí nad Labem 18. 9. in 2027!

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After the race, keep the celebration going at the after-race party!

From 17:00, we’ll meet at Mírové náměstí. Six kegs of beer and non-alcoholic beer will be available free of charge for all runners aged 18 and over, while Couple of Sounds will take care of the music. Just bring your race bib and enjoy the end of the race day together.

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Maridal finishes second, 2 minutes and 2 seconds behind, with Michaela Čepová in third in 1:13:30.

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The winners of the race will receive special trophies made by the Czech glassworks Ajeto.

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Tereza Hrochová wins the women’s race at the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Ústí nad Labem 2026, crossing the finish line in 1:10:52.

She narrowly missed the European record, but improved the Czech race record by exactly 30 seconds and matched her personal best from this year’s České Budějovice.

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Simon Boch wins the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Ústí nad Labem 2026 in 1:06:33.

Damián Vích finishes second, just 5 seconds behind, with Hordiskyi in third, 13 seconds behind.

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In the final stages of the race, Simon Boch is making a move, while Becker and Vích battle for second place.

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Hrochová is at the 16 km mark, just a few seconds ahead of the European race record pace, with an expected finish time of around 1:10:39.

Maridal is 1:29 behind in second, while Michaela Čepová has moved up to third.

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Running Doctors

 A new feature of this year’s event is the Running Doctors project, where doctors run the course alongside runners so they can provide immediate assistance if needed.

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We are at the 16 km mark. Jorge Blanco leads the race in 51:29, with Damián Vích moving up to second and Becker in third.

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Hrochová has slowed to a projected time of 1:09:27, but she is still in contention for the EuroHeroes 2026 title as well as the European and Czech race records.

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Tereza Hrochová remains in first place after 10 km. She leads second-placed Maridal by 49 seconds, while third-placed Tiyouri is a minute and a half behind.

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We are past the halfway point of the race.

Blanco, Hordiskyi and Becker lead the way in 31:45, with Vích in fourth. It looks like we’re in for an exciting battle for the top spots!

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Tereza Hrochová is on pace for a national record.

She is currently targeting a time of 1:08:09, which would improve the record by 35 seconds. To win the EuroHeroes competition, she needs to run 1:09:22.

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The main charity partner of the race is the Ústí Community Foundation.

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The Mattoni Ústí nad Labem Half Marathon holds a World Athletics Label.

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The fastest women have also reached the 5 km mark. Hrochová leads by a clear margin in 16:09, with Maridal 31 seconds behind.

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The first 5 kilometres are behind us, and the leading group of five men consists of Blanco, Hordiskyi, Raileanu, Vích and Boch, all with a time of 15:51.

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First race ever?

The experiences from the dm bambini run may have just sparked some brand-new sporting careers. 

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Records

  • Race Record (European) – Men: 1:02:52 – Sebastian Hendel (GER), 2022
  • Race Record (European) – Women: 1:10:45 – Lilia Fisikovici (MDA), 2018
  • Czech National Record – Men: 1:04:33 – Jiří Homoláč (CZE), 2017
  • Czech National Record – Women: 1:11:22 – Eva Vrabcová (CZE), 2017

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The 16th edition

Of the Mattoni Ústí nad Labem Half Marathon has just started. We wish all runners the best of luck on their journey to a new personal record! 

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Today, 23 elite runners from 7 European countries will line up at the start. Will anyone challenge the European or national race records?

European race record – Men: 1:02:52 Sebastian Hendel (GER), 2022
European race record – Women: 1:10:45 Lilia Fisikovici (MDA), 2018
Czech race record – Men: 1:04:33 Jiří Homoláč, 2017
Czech race record – Women: 1:11:22 Eva Vrabcová, 2017

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Live streaming

You can watch the live broadcast of the Mattoni Ústí nad Labem Half Marathon from 14:15 on our YouTube channel or at runczech.com. 

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dm family mile has begun runners are already out on the streets of Ústí nad Labem.

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Spolchemie 10K Run is behind us. Check out our social media and embrace the atmosphere of this successful race.

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The clock shows 30:47, and the fastest man in the Spolchemie 10K has crossed the finish line – Šimon Kobližek. The fastest woman is Nikola Baumová with a time of 35:20.

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Results – Spolchemie 10K Race (women)

  1. NIKOLA BAUMOVÁ – 00:35:20
  2. EVA VYSKOČILOVÁ – 00:38:13
  3. ALEXANDRA LOŠKOSKI – 00:40:20

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Results – Spolchemie 10K Race (men)

  1. ŠIMON KOBLÍŽEK – 00:30:47
  2. VÍT GULDAN – 00:32:01
  3. DMYTRO DONENKO – 00:32:40

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Results – Spolchemie Czech Cup in para cycling (MEN)

Category: B

  • PETR FÁBERA / LIBOR HOLUB – 01:04:12
  • ROMAN HNÁT – 01:04:05

Category: C2 – C3

  • VOJTĚCH TICHÝ – 01:05:28
  • ROMAN ŠŤASTNÝ – 01:05:15
  • VÁCLAV KUBIČKA – 01:05:13

Category: C4 – C5

  • TOMÁŠ KAJNAR – 01:04:04
  • TOMÁŠ MASTIK – 01:04:10
  • TOMÁŠ KORBIČKA – 01:04:10
  • MIROSLAV KUČERA – 01:04:11

Category: H1 – H2

  • DAVID ŠULC – 01:07:07
  • ROSTISLAV BLAHOUT – 01:07:25
  • STANISLAV ZATLOUKAL – 01:10:25
  • IVAN DVOŘÁK – 01:09:46

Category: H3 – H4

  • VÁCLAV ANTAL – 01:06:17
  • SAMUEL LORENC – 01:06:18
  • ZBYNĚK ŠVEHLA – 01:06:49

Category: T1

  • MILAN ZÍBR – 01:0:18
  • DANIEL MATUŠEK – 01:07:54
  • JAN BURSÍK – 01:05:40
  • PETR BERGER – 01:05:45
  • ROMAN ŠEJNA – 01:05:08

Category: T2

  • ZBYNĚK CHARVÁT – 01:07:12
  • KAREL POSEKANÝ – 01:07:24
  • JOSEF WINLER – 01:10:17
  • FRANTIŠEK VLČEK – 01:05:19

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Results – Spolchemie Czech Cup in para cycling (WOMEN)

Category: C2 – C3

  • NIKOLA HANDLOVÁ – 01:04:05

Category: C4 – C5

  • SIMONA PERKOVÁ – 01:04:06

Category: HŠ – H4

  • KATEŘINA ANTOŠOVÁ – 01:05:16

Category: T1

  • JANA VESELÁ – 01:07:18

Category: T2

  • KATEŘINA SMOLNÁ – 01:03:20
  • MARTINA VLČKOVÁ – 01:05:15
  • MICHALA ŠVEJDOVÁ – 01:07:06

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The runners of the Spolchemie 10K are already out on the streets of Ústí nad Labem.

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Refreshment Options for Runners Along the Course

There will be 6 refreshment and hydration stations along the half marathon course, plus another station at the finish, providing refreshments approximately every 2.5 km. All stations will offer Mattoni water, with 26,687 litres available in total. Refreshment stations will also provide 2,210 litres of Gatorade isotonic drink, as well as bananas, oranges, salt and sugar.

Sprinklers will be available at every refreshment and hydration station and at the finish to help runners cool down.

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Public transport free of charge

Today, runners with a valid race bib can use public transport free of charge until 19:00. Just show your race bib and ID if requested.   

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As part of the race day, the Spolchemie Czech Para-Cycling Cup starts at 9:00. The start is located at Mírové Square.

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Race bib pickup:

  • 8:00–10:30 – Spolchemie 10K Run
  • 8:00–12:00 – dm family mile
  • 8:00–13:30 – Mattoni Half Marathon
  • 8:00–14:00 – dm bambini run

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The race day is here!

Don’t forget to come to the start on time and dress according to the current weather forecast.

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dm family mile and dm bambini run are at full capacity

Thank you for such great interest in our family races! We look forward to seeing you at the starting line tomorrow.

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Live Streaming

You can watch the live stream of the Mattoni Ústí nad Labem Half Marathon tomorrow from 14:15 on our YouTube channel or runczech.com. Don’t miss it!

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Not running? No problem!

Come soak up the race atmosphere and visit the Partners’ Village at Mírové náměstí in Ústí nad Labem. There’s plenty of fun for the whole family – a kids’ zone by Košík, partner booths and lots of other activities. Runners can ring the bell in the Mattoni zone and take a photo to remember the moment. Check out the Hyundai vehicles on display and grab a bite from the Bageterie Boulevard food truck. You’ll also find HOPI Bistro Cibule, Tomáš Arsov, Spolchemie, Novakid, Geloren, FormFactory and more. After the race, you can enjoy a relaxing stretch in the Zen Den Yoga zone.

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dm family mile

Come for a run through the industrial town with your whole family tomorrow! Our dm family mile starts at 13:00. 

Find more information here.

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public transport free of charge

 On race day, runners with a valid race bib can use public transport free of charge from 7:00 to 19:00. Simply show your race bib and a valid ID if asked. 

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Saturday race day schedule:

9:00 Spolchemie Czech Para Cycling Cup

11:00 Spolchemie 10K Race

13:00 dm family mile

14:30 Mattoni Half Marathon Ústí nad Labem 

14:45 dm bambini run 

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Shakeout Run

 Today at 18:00, we’re heading out for a Shakeout Run with Eva Vrabcová Nývltová and the Freerun coaches. Join us at the Running Expo at OC Forum!

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Come by, pick up your bib, and get ready for tomorrow’s race.

You can pick up your race bib today from 10:00 to 20:00 at the Running Expo in OC Forum, Ústí nad Labem, on the upper floor next to Cinema City. 

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The opening hours of the Running Expo in Ústí nad Labem are following:

  • Friday, September 18, 2026:
    • 10:00 – 20:00 
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026:  
    • 8:00 – 10:30 (bib pickup for the Spolchemie 10K RUN) 
    • 8:00 – 12:00 (for dm family mile) 
    • 8:00 – 13:30 (Mattoni Half Marathon)
    • 8:00 – 14:00 (dm bambini run)  

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Registrations for the dm Family Mile are still open!

Come for a run with even the smallest family members. Find out more here.

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Would you like to stretch one last time and get your legs moving before the race?

Tomorrow at 18:00, join Eva Vrabcová Nývltová and the Mattoni Freerun coaches for a pre-race run. The run starts at the Running Expo at OC Forum, Bílinská 3490, Ústí nad Labem. Come join us and get into the race spirit together! 

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Run for a good cause – Ústí Community Foundation

Buy the last tickets for the Mattoni Running Festival Ústí nad Labem 2026 and support a good cause!

You can find more information on this page – Run for a good cause.

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Running Expo (Ústí nad Labem)

The Running Expo starts tomorrow at OC Forum, on the upper floor next to Cinema City. Open from 10:00 to 20:00. Come pick up your race bib, buy the official race t-shirt, or find out more about your race day. We look forward to seeing you at OC Forum! 

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Not sure what to do with your weekend?

As part of the Mattoni Running Festival Ústí nad Labem, we’ve got a program for the whole family. Join us for the dm family mile and combine a trip to this historic town with a fun sporting activity.

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Picking up your starting number (PRAGUE)

If you’re from Prague, you can pick up your race bib already today at the Running Mall (Milady Horákové 471, Prague 7 – Holešovice) from 11:00 to 18:00. In Ústí, numbers will be available on Friday and Saturday at OC Forum. 

Don’t miss the special adidas offer at the Running Expo! Stop by the Running Mall – get the official race t-shirt for 290 CZK, or grab 3 for just 190 CZK each. 

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Welcome to the special race mode for the Mattoni Running Festival Ústí nad Labem.

We will keep you updated here with the latest news related to the race day.

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