Race Info

Basic information

Edition: 127th (1st race was held on 27th May 1897)
Date: 24th September 2023 (Sunday)
General partner: Česká spořitelna
Awarded by Czech Athletic Federation: Official Czech Road Championships
Categories: Men, Women, Championships: Men, Women, Junior Men and Women
Capacity: 3 333 participants

Contact: info@bechovice-praha.cz

Start of the race

13th kilometer of Českobrodská st. (Praha-Běchovice), MAP

Finish of the race

Crossroads of Koněvova st. and Za Žižkovskou vozovnou st. – MAP

Time program:

11:10 Czech Road Championships (Women, Men, Juniors)

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

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 (2004–1989)

35 - 39 years (1988–1984)

40 - 44 years (1983–1979)

45 - 49 years (1978–1974)

50 - 54 years (1973–1969)

55 - 59 years (1968–1964)

60- 64 years (1963–1959)

65 - 69 years (1958–1954)

70 - 74 years (1953–1949)

75 - 79 years (1948–1944)

80 - 84 years (1943–1939)

85 years and older (1938 and older)

Women:

19 - 34 years (2004–1989)

35 - 39 years (1988–1984)

40 - 44 years (1983–1979)

45 - 49 years (1978–1974)

50 - 54 years (1973–1969)

55 - 59 years (1968–1964)

60 - 64 years (1963–1959)

65 – 69 years (1958–1954)

70 years and older (1953 and older)

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.

Registration for the race

Only online registration is possible until 22nd September 2023. Registration is finished when the payment is credited to the organizer bank account (maximum 7 days after registration). The registration fee is non-refundable.

Since 23rd September only registration on the spot at the race day is possible.

Transfer of the registration to another runner is possible for 100,- CZK (appx 4 EUR) fee until 10th September 2023 or for 200,- CZK (appx 8 EUR) on the race day.

If the race does not take place in 2023, the entry fee will be transferred to the next edition of the race.

Pick up your starting number

The starting number can be picked up in person since 19th September till Friday 22nd September (place will be specified) or on Sunday 24th September in Bechovice.

Registration fee (T-Shirt JOMA and finishers medal included)

749,- CZK until 24th December 2022 (online payment only)

799,- CZK for the first 1 250 registrations (online payment only)

899,- CZK for the 1 251st to 2 500th registrations (online payment only)

999,- CZK for the 2 501st to 3 333rd registrations (online payment only)

1 399,- 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 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 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 very limited).

Bag deposit

5 minutes before the start of each starting wave.

Refreshment points

There will be refreshment point at the 5th kilometer and in the finish area.

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)

Prize money

The best runners in Czech national championship will be awarded:

Men

Women

Results