Professionals from All Walks of Life Join Forces at RunCzech Relay in Stromovka

The first half of the RunCzech season came to an end with the 8th edition of the UniCredit Prague Relay. This two-day event is all about team races, primarily aimed at corporate groups competing within their professional sectors. A total of 8,000 runners registered for the 4×5 km relays, with women making up 42% of […]

Picking up start numbers – UniCredit Prague relay 2025

Napoli City Half Marathon 2026: Registration Are Open – Become Part of the European Capital of Sport

Naples is riding high – on top of the world and in top form. After winning the Serie A football title, the city is now preparing to embrace its new title: European Capital of Sport 2026, as awarded by ACES Europe, the Federation for the European Capitals and Cities of Sport. And that’s just the beginning. […]

Olomouc Welcomes New Champions As Motschmann of Germany and Soler of Spain Dominate the Mattoni Half Marathon

It’s not often that a decisive, race-winning move happens in both the men’s and women’s races within the first half of the course. But that’s exactly what unfolded at the 15th edition of the Mattoni Half Marathon Olomouc,  a race that proudly holds a World Athletics Road Race Label. Almost simultaneously, Meritxell Soler and Johannes […]

Mattoni Half Marathon Olomouc 2025: Essential Event Info

Dear journalists and running enthusiasts, We are pleased to present the official Press Guide and the Elite Start List for the upcoming Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon and it’s 15th anniversary! This year, you can look forward to top-tier runners from across Europe as we approach the third race in this year’s EuroHeroes series. The race will host 31 elite runners from 10 different European […]

Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc 2025: 15th Anniversary Edition to Welcome More Than 10,000 Runners

The historic city of Olomouc is set to come alive with energy and excitement as it welcomes the 15th edition of the Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc, the largest sporting event in Moravia, a historical region in the east of Czechia, and one of the top ten half marathons in Central Europe. More than 10,000 participants […]

Picking up start numbers – Mattoni Running Festival Olomouc 2025

Brilliant Medical Reaction Saved a Runner’s Life on the 30th ORLEN Prague Marathon

Just one month after collapsing during the ORLEN Prague Marathon, Irish runner Paul is making an inspiring recovery—and already has his sights set on returning for the 2026 edition of the race. His remarkable progress follows a life-threatening cardiac arrest and a textbook emergency response that highlighted the importance of thorough preparation, advanced medical care, […]

Running Festival in České Budějovice Breaks Records- Women Dominate Participation in the 5K Race

The Mattoni Running Festival in České Budějovice, held for the 13th time on the first Saturday in June, delivered a record-breaking turnout. The event reached a new milestone with 4,700 registered runners across competitive races and an additional 2,400 participants in non-competitive runs. The race program, centered around Přemysl Otakar II Square, kicked off with […]

Halfway Through EuroHeroes 2025: Hungary’s Szabó and Belgium’s Bouchikhi on Top

The EuroHeroes running series is in full swing across regional capitals in the Czech Republic. After Saturday’s Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice, some athletes have now completed the two races needed to qualify for the overall standings. Among the men, Belgium’s Lahsene Bouchikhi currently holds the highest points total, while Hungary’s Nóra Szabó leads the […]

Choukoud and Mazurenko Winners of the Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice, Second Event of EuroHeroes Series

The Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice 2025 featured solo finishes in both men and women categories. The overall winner was Dutch long-distance runner Khalid Choukoud, who triumphed with the sixth-fastest European performance in the race’s history, clocking 1:04:08. “I felt really good out there, I’m happy with the victory, and the weather wasn’t as hot as […]

British Runners Bring Strong Competition to EuroHeroes 2025 in Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice

reat Britain will be represented once more at the second stop of the EuroHeroes series—the Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice— by three athletes. With the event limited exclusively to European runners, it offers a unique opportunity for British talent to shine on the international stage. This year’s UK lineup looks especially strong and ready to […]