BĚHEJ LESY KARLŠTEJN

• Route NOVA 12 km (elevation 316m)
  • in GPX format to download here.

• Route ČSOB 18 km (elevation 675m) 
  • in GPX format to download here.

• Route Penny.běh 6 km (elevation 77m)
  • 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.

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 12 km and ČSOB 18 km routes. 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 competition.

• 10:00 Opening of the venue and start of bib collection/registration
• 11:30 Warm-up for the Dr. Max children's race
• 11:45-12:30 START OF THE DR. MAX CHILDREN'S RACE 
• 12:45 Announcement of Dr. Max children's race results, children's raffle
• 13:30 Warm-up for the PENNY.run
• 13:45 START of the PENNY.run
• 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 12 km
• 15:30 START OF NOVA 12 KM – WAVE 1
• 15:40 START OF NOVA 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.

• A race bib with a timing chip and presents from partners  
• 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)
• 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

Adults races

When purchasing the entire series (8 races) in a single order, the entry fee is 600 CZK per race. So, for all races, you will pay only 4,800 CZK. The price of 600 CZK per race also applies when purchasing 7 races, excluding the individual Týmovka. The total cost for the whole series will be 4,200 CZK.

When purchasing 4 races in a single order, the entry fee is 650 CZK per race. For the selected races, you will pay a total of 2,600 CZK.

When purchasing the entire PENNY.běh series (8 races) in a single order, the entry fee is 450 CZK per race. For all races, you will pay only 3,600 CZK.

When purchasing 4 PENNY.běh races in a single order, the entry fee is 475 CZK per race. For all races, you will pay 1,900 CZK.

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Children's races

When purchasing 8 races in a single order, the registration fee is 125 CZK per race. This way, you'll pay only 1,000 CZK for all races.
When purchasing 4 races in a single order, the registration fee is 125 CZK per race. This way, you'll pay a total of 500 CZK for the selected races.

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, April 6, payment can be made by bank transfer or card. From Monday to Wednesday (April 7–April 9), payment is only available by card.

Until Monday, March 24, 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, March 24, 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 April 10, 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 April 12 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.

• You can find the race rules and information about team competitions here.

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: 450 children
• 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 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.