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Why is Běhej lesy Bílá so popular? Your chin will drop, how incredibly beautiful the Beskydy are! In the 2024 season, we will traditionally run starting from the upper station of the cable car, which we will take to the top. However, the views, nature and local hills will take your breath away, and nothing is given to you for free. Experience a mountain race with an incredible atmosphere, in which the winner is not certain until the last moment.

DATE:  9. 8. 2025
PLACE: Bílá, skiareál Bílá, Moravskoslezský kraj
  TIME LIMIT: 3 hours (ČSOB 20 km)
  2,5 hours (Nova Sport 11 km) 
  2 hours (PENNY.run 6 km)
SURFACE: Unpaved roads
ONLINE REGISTRATION TO: 6. 8. 2025
DATE: 9. 8. 2025
PLACE: Bílá, skiareál Bílá, Moravskoslezský kraj
TIME LIMIT: 3 hours (ČSOB 20 km)
  2,5 hours (Nova Sport 11 km)
  2 hours (PENNY.run 5 km)
SURFACE: Unpaved roads
ONLINE REGISTRATION TO: 6. 8. 2025

  • PENNY.běh 5 km (elevation 32 m, descent 264 m)
    • in GPX format to download here
  • Route Nova Sport 11 km (elevation 254 m, descent 472 m)
    • in GPX format to download here
  • ČSOB 18 km (elevation - 493, descent 735 m)
    • in GPX format to download  here 

UTMB Index Races

This race is part of the UTMB Index Races.The 20 km index at Karlštejn applies to the long ČSOB route. It is an international point-based ranking system for trail races. After completing the race, runners receive a UTMB Index based on the distance of the route, their performance, and placement.

ROUTE AND PROFILE

Conti Speed Section

The Conti Speed Section is a 150-meter speed section on the route. Both the start and the end will be marked by Continental flags. At Karlštejn, competition will take place on the Nova Sport 12 km and ČSOB 18 km. The prize in the competition is a voucher worth 5000 CZK for the purchase of new Continental tires and a Continental running jersey.

Completion of the race is a condition for inclusion in the bonus. Each participant can only win a tyre voucher twice per season. Should he win at another race, the prize will pass to the next in line. The original winner will receive a Continental running jersey and remain in the results.

This year, we extended the finish line to 500m in cooperation with Generali investments. Generali Investments Finish is another sprint segment as a part of all adult events. The start of the sprint segment will be marked 500m infront of the finish by the FINISH banner in red colours. The "finish" itself will be the finish gauntry of the whole event. You can find your results in Generali Investment analasys on our website or in your SportID, where among other things, you can compare your results with the time of the winner.

The title of GENERALI INVESTMENTS FINISHER #1 will be awarded to the fastest male and female athlete between all distances combined and our winners will receive Craft Running T-shirt.

SPRINT PREMIUM
  • A race bib with a timing chip and presents from partners
  • Name on the starting number when registering and paying the entry fee no later than March 23.
  • Gold number for Osmeraks and silver number for Sevens from 2024 upon registration and payment of the entry fee no later than March 23.
  • Changing rooms, a left luggage space, mobile toilets, washing troughs
  • Refreshments on the course and in the finish (water, fruits and raw snack bar by PENNY)
  • The first 250 incoming runners will receive a Speedcup PENCO, does not apply for Dr. Max Children's race 
  • Medical service
  • Participation medal
  • A text message with your finishing time
  • A photograph and a diploma to download for free
  • Partners’ market stalls with refreshments
  • First three winners on individual courses, winners in individual categories, three best Tandem teams and the Slowmotion winner will get a prize
  • Part of the starter package for Penny.runh is a red functional Craft T-shirt
  • In the children's races additionally: Cotton T-shirt from the limited edition Běhej Lesy from the main partner Dr. Max

The entry fee does NOT include a reusable Speedcup. If you do not have one (or you are not one of the first 250 incoming runners), you must purchase one when you register in SportID. We support sustainability and ecology, so you will not find disposable cups at our refreshment stations, but you must have your own container.

WHAT INCLUDES THE ENTRY FEE
  • 10:00 | Opening of the venue and start of bib collection/registration
  • 10:30 - 11:15 | Program by radio Junior
  • 11:15 | Warm-up for the Dr. Max children's race
  • 11:30 - 12:15 | START OF THE DR. MAX CHILDREN'S RACE
  • 12:30 | Announcement of Dr. Max children's race results, children's raffle
  • 13:15 | Warm-up for the PENNY.run 6 km
  • 13:30 | START of the PENNY.run 6 km
  • 14:45 | Warm-up for the ČSOB 18 km
  • 15:00 | START OF ČSOB 18 Km - wave 1
  • 15:10 | START OF ČSOB 18 Km - wave 2
  • 15:15 | Warm-up for the Nova Sport 12 km
  • 15:30 | START OF NOVA SPORT 12 Km – wave 1
  • 15:40 | START OF NOVA SPORT 12 km – wave 2
  • 17:00 | Announcement of overall winners
  • 17:30 | Announcement of category winners
  • 18:00 | Raffle (start based on the finish of the last runner)
  • 18:10 | Time limit for the last runner to finish

* Change of forest timing in accordance with the rhythm of the forest reserved.The times of announcing the winners are approximate and may change according to the times of individual competitors.

The issue of numbers always ends 30 minutes before the start of the race. However, we recommend arriving early so you don't have to wait in line and can catch everything in peace!

We recommend to arrive at the registration of new competitors and re-registration at least one hour before the start of the race!

TIME SCHEDULE
RACE Until 31. 1. 2025 Until 9.7 2025 Until 6.8 2025 On the spot
Nova Sport krátká  /ČSOB dlouhá 700 Kč 800 Kč 900 Kč 1 000 Kč
2 and more starting fees 650 Kč 750 Kč 850 Kč -
PENNY.běh 5 km 500 Kč 550 Kč 600 Kč 650 Kč
2 and more starting fees 475 Kč 525 Kč 575 Kč  -
Children's races 150 Kč 200 Kč 250 Kč 300 Kč
NOVA SPORT KRÁTKÁ 12 km / ČSOB DLOUHÁ 22 km
 TERMÍN CENA 
Do 31.1.2025 700 Kč
Do 23. 4. 2025 800 Kč
Do 21. 5. 2025 900 Kč
Na místě 1000 Kč
NOVA SPORT KRÁTKÁ 12 km / ČSOB DLOUHÁ 22 km
2 A VÍCE STARTOVNÝCH
 TERMÍN CENA 
Do 31.1.2025 650 Kč
Do 23. 4. 2025  750 Kč
Do 21. 5. 2025  850 Kč
Na místě  -
PENNY.běh 5 km
 TERMÍN CENA
Do 31.1.2025 500 Kč
Do 23. 4. 2025  550 Kč
Do 21. 5. 2025  600 Kč
Na místě 650 Kč
PENNY.běh 5 km
2 A VÍCE STARTOVNÝCH
TERMÍN CENA
Do 31.1.2025 475 Kč
Do 23. 4. 2025  525 Kč
Do 21. 5. 2025  575 Kč
Na místě  -
DĚTSKÉ ZÁVODY
TERMÍN CENA
Do 31.1.2025 150 Kč
Do 23. 4. 2025  200 Kč
Do 21. 5. 2025  250 Kč
Na místě 300 Kč

Registrer

*When purchasing 4 or more races (Nova Sport short / ČSOB long) within one order, the price per entry fee is only CZK 650.
*When purchasing 4 or more PENNY.runs within one order, the price per entry fee is only CZK 475.
*When purchasing 4 or more children's races within one order, the price per entry fee is only CZK 125.

  • Without payment of the registration fee, the application is invalid. The registration fee must be paid on the day of application submission. If the organizer does not receive the registration fee within three days of registration, the application will be canceled.

  • Until Sunday, August 3, payment can be made by bank transfer or card. From Monday to Wednesday (August 4–August 6), payment is only available by card.

  • Until Monday, July 21, the transfer of the registration fee to another participant or another race is subject to a 100 CZK fee, while changing the course is free of charge. Registration changes after Monday, July 21, incur a 200 CZK fee, while changing the course incurs a 100 CZK fee.

  • You can transfer the registration fee or change your course automatically by logging into your SportID account. In the "My Applications" section, simply click on the "Modify Order" button. A step-by-step guide can be found in the menu under: Registration transfer and changes.
  • From August 7, it is no longer possible to transfer the registration fee to another race. Transferring the registration fee to another participant or changing the course can only be done on-site at the race on August 9 at the registration tent. In this case, please bring a printed copy of the original order.

  • Fees for participants who do not attend the race will not be refunded. In the event the race is canceled, the registration fee is non-refundable.
RACE FEE

Rules of the race and information about team competitions can be found here.

RULES

Part of the Běhej lesy Karlštejn race is also the children's race Dr. Max for 100 m, 500 m and 1 km, intended for all children under 15 years of age.

Capacity is 350 children.

Year of Birth Category Track
2022 and younger Šnečci 100 m (START 1)
2019 - 2021 Veverčata 500 m (START 2)
2017 - 2018 Zajíčci 500 m (START 3)
2015 - 2016 Lišky a Lišáci 1 km (START 4)
2013 - 2014 Vlčáci 1 km (START 5)
2011 - 2012 Kolouchové a Laně 1 km (START 6)
Year of Birth Category
2022 and younger

Šnečci

100 m (START 1)

2019 - 2021

Veverčata

500 m (START 2)

2017 - 2018

Zajíčci

500 m (START 3)

2015 - 2016

Lišky a Lišáci

1 km (START 4)

2013 - 2014

Vlčáci

1 km (START 5)

2011 - 2012

Kolouchové a Laně

1 km (START 6)

  • The starts of children's races are divided according to age categories into 6 starts (the division into individual starts 1-6 is for children indicated on the start numbers)
  • Competitors are automatically assigned to an age category according to their date of birth after registration.
  • Competitors are automatically assigned to a given age category based on their date of birth after registering for the race. In the case of children's races, a competitor can be reassigned to an older age category based on an official request or can complete more starts. Each additional start is charged according to the currently valid price list. The official request can be sent by email (info@sportid.cz) no later than 3 days before the start of the race or in person at the place of the race at the information desk at the issue of numbers no later than 30 minutes before the start of the children's race. Later requests will not be taken into account and the competitor can only participate in the race in his category.
CHILDREN'S RACES DR. MAX

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TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

General partner

    ČSOB

Founding partner

    Lesy ČR

Main partners

    Dr. Max
    Generali Investments
    ČEZ
    PENNY

Official partners

    T-Mobile
    Craft
    Volvo
    Sportisimo

Payment partner

    ČSOB + MasterCard

official suppliers

    Johnny Servis
    Žaket
    Onlinesystem

Partners

    Continental
    DB Schenker
    Penco
    ČHMÚ
    Nilfisk

Marketing partner

    Raul

Main media partners

    Nova Sport

Media partners

    Kondice
    Hitrádio
    RUN Magazine
    Běhej
    Kam s dětmi
    Svět outdooru
    Drbna
    Náš region
    Sport in Art

Main institutional partners

    Středočeský kraj
    Ústecký kraj
    Moravskoslezský kraj
    Liberecký kraj
    Jihomoravský kraj
    kraj Vysočina
    Karlovarský kraj

Cooperation

    EKO-KOM
    Rozběháme Česko
    Trenujeme.sk
    Kudy z nudy
    Ukliďme Česko
    Caficko®
    Smartemailling
    Freelo
    Red Monster