Běhej lesy

The second decade of Běhej lesy running series is here. Thank you for being with us for the eleventh time! This season will once again bring us to eight beautiful locations across the country. Each race offers a choice of routes around 5, 10, or 20 kilometers, with two locations featuring ultra-long routes over 40 km to challenge the most resilient runners. As always, Dr. Max children’s races will welcome our youngest participants. The forest adventure awaits every generation and the whole family.

Our unique routes take us through the forests, groves, and fields of the Czech and Moravian landscapes, taking runners through areas otherwise inaccessible. The grand start traditionally opens in the quarry Velká Amerika, offering breathtaking views of Karlštejn Castle. Look forward to the cable car routes at Klínovec and Bílá, and the summer trails of the legendary Jizerská 50. The series concludes in the Lednice-Valtice area, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This year’s new challenge will be around the highest peak of the Central Bohemian Region in Brdy.

Which changes await us? We are extending the season! We will be running for seven full months. The season starts in April at the springtime Karlštejn and wraps up in October in the autumn-colored fairytale setting of Lednice. The Brdy race moves to a more comfortable area near the town of Příbram, and our charitable PENNY race becomes a race for everyone, meaning refreshments and recognition for the fastest finishers at the finish line, even on the shortest course. We will also thrill all trail runners by including some of our routes under the UTMB Index.

June brings the peak of the season: the third annual relay race in the heart of Vysočina, where you will share the weekend with your entire team, running together with true enthusiasm. Lace up your shoes and don’t miss these unique forest experiences that will leave you with lasting memories. And who knows, the forest may hold much more than just a run.

Races 2025

For more information about the series Běhej lesy, visit the website www.behejlesy.cz/en. Series rules here