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Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary 2025
Date and adress: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | nábřeží Osvobození
Time: 18:00
Please train properly, get in touch with your trainer and general practitioner or a sport doctor. If you do not feel well or suffer from the injury, please consider to take part in the race. You take part on your own risk.
Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency.
In cooperation with our partner HEDVEA, we are bringing the first online health card for runners in the Czech Republic – a simple system that can save lives in an emergency.
All properly registered runners are assigned starting numbers about 2 weeks before the race. An email is also sent to everyone with information about the assignment of the start number. Exceptions are family runs, where competitors are assigned starting numbers only on the spot when issuing starting numbers.
If you did not receive the email, log in to your Runners ID and check if you have a start number in the “My Races” field. If this did not happen, there is probably a problem, so contact us at [email protected]. Please don’t forget to check your SPAM folder.
When picking up the start number, you will be asked to present a document for identity verification, an ID or similar document with your name and photo is sufficient to prove your identity. The race number can be collected on behalf of an authorized power of attorney or by authorizing another person to collect online via Runners ID.
It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online until the opening hours of the Running Expo.
Complete procedures for re-registering for another competitor or race are available. Please follow the instructions on the page.
We will clarify later. Thank you for your patience.
When picking up the start number, you will be asked to present a document for identity verification, an ID or similar document with your name and photo is sufficient to prove your identity. The race number can be collected on behalf of an authorized power of attorney or by authorizing another person to collect online via Runners ID.
It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online will be possible until the opening hours of Running Expo.
It is strictly forbidden to use any means of transport during the race, or to go on the course with a child’s pram, run with dogs or carry children.
Participation in the race is at participants’ own risk. More information about race rules
Your start number must be fixed visibly on your chest.
Safety-pins will be included in the envelope containing your start number.
Timekeeping will be tracked through chips, which are attached to the back of the start number, and which must not be removed at any time during the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME! The chip is disposable and is not returned after the race.
The limit for reaching the finish line is 3 hours from the start of the race (start signal by the starter). The time limit is indicated for each kilometer on the race map. Runners after this time must, for safety reasons, leave the track on the instructions of the organizer and end their participation in the race.
Take part in the race only in excellent health and after adequate preparation. We recommend that you undergo a specialist check-up and pay close attention to your current state of health.
Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency.
In cooperation with our partner HEDVEA, we are bringing the first online health card for runners in the Czech Republic – a simple system that can save lives in an emergency.
In cooperation with our partner HEDVEA, we are bringing the first online health card for runners in the Czech Republic – a simple system that can save lives in an emergency.
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The division into corridors is determined by the expected time in registration and the timeliness of your registration. Your corridor is according to “Group” on your start number. Available only for runners with the start number.
There will be several stations on the track. Please, throw all the waste in the marked places and directly into containers. This ensures efficient recycling.
Zones for throwing cups from refreshment stations will be specially marked on the track. Please respect these zones for cups and dispose of other packaging (e.g. energy gels, pet bottles, etc.) only in these zones. It is strictly forbidden to throw packaging outside the marked zones.
The pacers are visibly marked with the times 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30. You can find them in individual corridors.
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Changing rooms, a storage room, toilets – you can find all this in the technical facilities. Entry is only possible for participants with a starting number and will be controlled.
Closing time: 2:00 PM
Located in the technical area. Hand over your belongings to a volunteer standing at the appropriate box corresponding to the last two digits of your bib number. Maximum accepted size of bags 25×45×70 cm. Larger luggage cannot be accepted for capacity and safety reasons.
Will be available at the start, the finish, in the technical area and along the course. If you need to call an ambulance, ask a volunteer or call the emergency services on number 155 and tell them your start number.
If you are not feeling well or have recently been ill it’s best to not take part in the race. You are entering the race at your own risk.
Along the course there will be several medical points and ambulance points. Also, there will be mobile bike groups with AED.
On the back of your number fill in all important information about your state of health for the case of medical assistance.
In cooperation with our partner HEDVEA, we are bringing the first online health card for runners in the Czech Republic – a simple system that can save lives in an emergency.
Toilets are available at each refreshment station, in the technical facilities and in the start and finish areas.
We will clarify later. Thank you for your patience.
Changing rooms, a storage room, toilets – you can find all this in the technical facilities. Entry is only possible for participants with a starting number and will be controlled.
Results will be published after the race as soon as possible. The ranking is done according to the official time which is counted from the start of the race. You can contact us if there is a mistake in your result within 5 working days after the race. Don’t forget to provide the name of the race, your start number and as many details as possible.
In the team race the official result of all team members is added up. Please follow the instructions of the organizers and volunteers! Thank you.
Photos is provided by witisi.photo. Photos can be pre-ordered during race registration or after the race, you can find and order your photos on this page: photo.runczech.com.
Anyone who pre-orders photos during registration will receive a link to the finished photos by email after the event.
If you have any problems, please contact witisi.photo support at email: [email protected]
You can also find photos from the race in our Gallery.
RunCzech Halfs is a running series that includes all RunCzech half marathons:
Start in 2025 – Only races that are completed (i.e., your result is listed in the official race results) from the year 2025 will be counted.
You have 36 months from the date of your first race to complete all five races.
Example: If you run your first race in April 2025, you have until April 2028 to finish the remaining four races.
Every race will be tracked in RunCzech Halfs section in your RunnersID.
There is no separate registration! Registration starts from the date of your first half marathon and every half marathon you complete is automatically recorded in your Runners ID. Once you finish all five races within 36 months, you’ll officially complete the series.
Runners will get:
You can have your running card in both digital and physical form. The card will be used to record your achievements through special race badges. The digital card will be available in your RunnersID profile under the RunCzech Halfs section. The physical card will be an optional addition that you can purchase (it will be available later).
You can participate in the series only once under a specific profile (your Runners ID) and earn one medal.
The RunCzech Halfs section in your Runners ID can help you keep track of the races you have completed. Here you can find your race times and how much time you have left to complete the RunCzech Halfs series.
You’ll receive a special commemorative medal and your digital medal will be fully revealed in your profile, ready to share on social media!
