Dear journalists and running enthusiasts,
We are delighted to present to you the official Press Guide for the upcoming Mattoni Liberec Trail Run, a unique race in the RunCzech portfolio, as it is our only trail running event.
This year, you can look forward to the participation of Martin Zajíc, Czech national champion in the 10k road race and member of the RunCzech Racing Team, who will take on the 22 km course. As the final race of the season, around 120 runners will be crowned RunCzech Stars in 2025.
Key Race Details
- Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
- Start times: 11:30 – 22 km, 12:15 – 12 km
- Official name: Mattoni Liberec Trail Run
- Title partner: Mattoni
- Official charity partner: Domov sv. Josefa
- 8th edition – the first race took place in 2018
- Part of the RunCzech Stars project
Time Table
- 10:00 – dm family mile
- 10:45 – dm bambini run
- 11:30 – Mattoni Liberec Trail Run 22 km
- 12:15 – Mattoni Liberec Trail Run 12 km
- 13:05–15:00 – Award ceremony
22 km course overview
The course remains unchanged from last year. Starting from the town square, runners will pass the Zoo and head into the Jizera Mountains. Highlights include running around a granite quarry with stunning views of Liberec and Ještěd, and crossing the Bedřichov dam. The course offers a variety of surfaces – asphalt, forest trails, roots, stones, and gravel.
Participation & statistics
- 2,200 participants in competitive races – SOLD OUT
- 22 km: 1,100 runners
- 12 km: 1,100 runners
- 1,200 participants in non-competitive races
- dm family mile: 1,000 participants
- dm bambini run: 200 children
International participation: 12% – runners from 31 nationalities
Gender split: 61% men, 39% women
Oldest participants:
- Men: Josef Kubín (CZE) – 75 years old
- Women: Helena Havlíková (CZE) – 69 years old
Course records
- Men: 1:17:38 – Michal Šmahel (2023)
- Women: 1:35:44 – Tereza Novotná (2022)
Main favorites at Mattoni Liberec Trail Run
Men:
- Martin Zajíc – 22 km
- Tomáš Hudec – 22 km
- Ondřej Chour – 12 km
- Petr Pechek – 12 km
Women:
- Tereza Hudcová – 22 km
- Danka Truksová – 22 km
RunCzech Stars 2025
At this final race of the 2025 RunCzech season, 110 runners will be awarded the RunCzech Star title. A group photo is planned at 15:30.
What is a RunCzech Star?
A RunCzech Star is a runner who completes all main competitive RunCzech races within one calendar year in the individual category.
We value our RunCzech Stars highly, and at the end of each season they can look forward to a festive celebration and a special medal.
