Race Info
Basic information
Edition: 130th (1st race was held on 27th May 1897)
Date: 27th September 2026 (Sunday)
Awarded by Czech Athletic Federation: Official Czech Road Championships
Categories: Men, Women, Championships: Men, Women, Junior Men and Women
Capacity: 5 000 participants
Contact: info@bechovice-praha.cz
Start of the race
13th kilometer of Českobrodská st. (Praha-Běchovice), MAP
Finish of the race
Crossroads of Hartigova st. and Za Žižkovskou vozovnou st. – MAP
Time program:
11:05 Czech Road Championships (Women)
11:15 Czech Road Championships (Men)
11:20 Masters (Women 60+ and Men 70+)
11:30 1st wave of the public race
11:40 2nd wave of the public race
11:50 3rd wave of the public race
12:00 4th wave of the public race + relays
Runner chooses the starting wave during the registration process. Runner must start from the chosen starting wave (as it is marked on the racers BIB)
13:00 Victory ceremony for Czech Road Championships
14:00 Victory ceremony for the public race in categories:
Men:
19 – 34 years (2007–1992)
35 - 39 years (1991–1987)
40 - 44 years (1986–1982)
45 - 49 years (1981–1977)
50 - 54 years (1976–1972)
55 - 59 years (1971–1967)
60- 64 years (1966–1962)
65 - 69 years (1961–1957)
70 - 74 years (1956–1952)
75 - 79 years (1951–1947)
80 - 84 years (1946–1942)
85 years and older (1941 and older)
Women:
19 – 34 years (2007–1992)
35 - 39 years (1991–1987)
40 - 44 years (1986–1982)
45 - 49 years (1981–1977)
50 - 54 years (1976–1972)
55 - 59 years (1971–1967)
60- 64 years (1966–1962)
65 - 69 years (1961–1957)
70 - 74 years (1956–1952)
75 years and older (1951 and older)
We DO NOT recommend start for the participants younger than 18 years.
Team competition
Any runner can join the team competition. Every team has to consist of 4 runners at least. Three best teams will be awarded at the victory ceremony. The final result of the team is calculated as a sum of times of four fastest runners.
Relay race
A relay race is a separate race category. The relay race starts together with the 4th wave of the main race at 12:00 PM. Each relay team consists of 4 members, each running a predetermined section for which they are registered. The relay course is identical to the main 10 km race course and is divided into four sections of varying lengths:
1st section (approx. 1 km) – from the start (Běchovice, Českobrodská Street near milestone no. 13) to the “Nádraží Běchovice” bus stop
2nd section (approx. 2 km) – from the “Nádraží Běchovice” bus stop to the “Nádraží Dolní Počernice” bus stop
3rd section (approx. 4 km) – from the “Nádraží Dolní Počernice” bus stop to the “Pod Táborem” bus stop
4th section (approx. 3 km) – from the “Pod Táborem” bus stop to the finish line (intersection of Hartigova Street and Za Žižkovskou vozovnou Street)
Relay exchange zones are clearly marked along the course with flags. The relay baton exchange must take place within the designated exchange zone, approximately 10 meters long. Drinking water is available at each exchange point.
Transportation from the start to the exchange points and from the exchange points to the finish line is provided by the organizer via buses. Participants may also use public transport; however, please note that regular bus lines along the race route will be suspended from 10:50 AM. The exchange points are located in close proximity to the Praha-Běchovice and Praha-Dolní Počernice train stations and the Pod Táborem bus stop. Buses to the individual exchange points depart from the start area at 11:00 AM and return from the exchange points after all runners have passed through.
In the relay category, the three fastest teams will be awarded prizes.
The relay entry fee is CZK 2,000 for the first 30 registered relay teams and CZK 2,400 for the 31st and each additional relay team. The relay starter package does not include the participant T-shirt (it may be ordered additionally during registration).
Registration for the race
Only online registration is possible until 25th September 2026 or until the reaching of the capacity. Registration is finished when the payment is credited to the organizer bank account (maximum 7 days after registration, but it has to be credited before the race starts). The registration fee is non-refundable.
Since 26th September 2026 only registration on the spot at the race day is possible (if the capacity is not reached).
Transfer of the registration to another runner is possible for 100,- CZK (appx 4 EUR) fee until 13th September 2026 or for 200,- CZK (appx 8 EUR) on the race day.
If the race does not take place in 2026, the entry fee will be transferred to the next edition of the race.
Pick up your starting number
Place: The Hall of Masarykovo nádraží Railway Station in Prague. Navigation will be placed at the main entrance from Havlíčkova street. Entrance is possible also from Hybernská street. The pick up point (blue tents and flags with the name „Běchovice-Praha“) will be situated in the southern hall.
Public transport: Metro B „Náměstí Republiky“, tram „Masarykovo nádraží“, train „Praha – Masarykovo nádraží“
Days:
Tuesday 22.9. 13:00 to 20:00
Wednesday 23.9. 11:00 to 20:00
Thursday 24.9. 11:00 to 20:00
Friday 25.9. 11:00 to 19:00
It is possible to pick up your BIB also at Stará pošta Běchovice on Sunday 27th September since 8:00 until 30 minutes before your start. Please pick up your BIB with time reserve to avoid stress.
Timing chip is the part of your BIB and your BIB has to be placed visibly on the chest.
Registration fee (T-Shirt JOMA and finishers medal included)
849,- CZK for the first 1 000 registrations (online payment only)
949,- CZK for the 1 001st to 2 000th registrations (online payment only)
999,- CZK for the 2 001st to 3 000th registrations (online payment only)
1099,- CZK for the 3 001st and later registrations (online payment only)
1 299,- CZK (appx 56 EUR) with registration on the race day (cash payment in CZK only)
Free registration: Men over 70 and Women over 60 years old
Runner pack
The runner pack includes starting number with chip attached to the back of the BIB, T-Shirt JOMA (only for the first 4 000 registrations) and gifts from the partners of the race. The starting number must be placed in a visible place on the chest. The chip is disposable and not returnable after the race. Medals for all handed in the finish area.
How to get to the start
The place of the start is easily accessible by public transport. We recommend to use train to the „Praha – Běchovice střed“ station and then reach the start by walk (3 minutes).
Buses of the public transport operates according to the timetable until appx 10 AM.
Use this WEBSITE or download the mobile app LÍTAČKA to plan your trip.
We do NOT recommend to use cars to get to the start (parking is limited). Use only oficial parking lots (follow the navigation on the streets and organizers instructions).
Bag deposit
Bag deposit and its transport to the finish is secured by the organizer. Bag deposit in the start area will be closed
10 minutes before the start of each starting wave.
Only closed bags with maximal dimensions of 60x50x30 cm will be accepted.
Refreshment points
There will be refreshment point at the 5th kilometer and in the finish area.
Pacemakers
Pacemakers are in each start wave (11:30 / 11:40 / 11:50 / 12:00) for target times 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 minutes
Time limits
There are time limits set due to the road closures. Organizer guarantee the race without car traffic in the followint time limits in each kilometer of the race:
1. km - 12:10
2. km - 12:18
3. km - 12:30
4. km - 12:38
5. km - 12:46
6. km - 12:54
7. km - 13:02
8. km - 13:10
9. km - 13:18
10. km - 13:30
In case of exceeding of the limit the runner continues ouf of oficial race at his/her own risk.
Technical area
Changing rooms and toilets are in the start area.
Changing room, toilets, showers and swimming pool are in the finish area (Pražačka school)
Results
Results will be published after the race on this WEBSITE.
