Rules

General rules

• Only properly registered runners may take part, who either a) completed the online entry form and paid the entry fee within the online payment period, or b) completed the entry form on site and paid the entry fee on site according to the race information. Options a) and b) cannot be combined.
• Runners under 15 may take part in the adult races only with the written consent of a responsible representative and after paying the entry fee. Consent of a responsible representative
• Runners compete in their age category according to their year of birth.
• By registering online, every runner declares that they have read the race information and rules, agree with them and will follow them during the race.
• The organiser does not cover damage to health or property suffered by participants in connection with the race. We recommend individual accident insurance and third-party liability insurance valid in the Czech Republic.
• Every runner declares that they take part voluntarily, at their own risk, are medically fit and will follow the organiser’s instructions.
• If the race cannot take place due to extreme conditions (natural disasters, epidemics, etc.), a threat to the life and health of participants or a decision of a higher or public authority, the organiser has the right to cancel it completely. Entry fees are not refunded.
• Every participant undertakes to be as considerate to the environment as possible, not to drop litter and to stay only in the designated areas.
• Every participant must follow all race rules and pass through all checkpoints. If the rules are broken, the organiser may disqualify and exclude the runner without compensation.
• For safety reasons, runners should not use headphones with music during the race and must follow the organiser’s instructions.
• Runners agree to the publication of photo and video material taken during the race on television channels and will not claim any compensation from the organiser.
• Every runner agrees that, under Article 6(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR), the Controller (organiser) may process their photographs, videos, sound recordings and sports results for marketing purposes (in particular in promotional materials and leaflets), for presentation on the website and on social networks (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), in the annual report and other information materials. They also agree that the Controller may process their telephone number and e-mail address. Privacy policy

Registration

• To register validly, every runner must register using the online form or on race day in the registration tent in the event village.
• By submitting the entry online, the runner replaces a written signature on a paper entry form.
• Online registration is only valid once the full entry fee has been paid and credited to the organiser’s account, by bank transfer or card, by the date and time set in the race information.
• On-site registration is only valid once paid in full in cash or by card, by the date and time set in the race information.
• An online registration that is not paid within 10 days is automatically hidden from the start list. If it is paid later, it will reappear. The list of registered runners is updated continuously. You can always check the status of your registration after logging in to your profile.
• Any entry-fee discounts can only be used with online registration.
• The registration fee paid by the participant is non-refundable.
• Online changes to registrations (switching race, change of name) are possible only up to 7 working days before each race by e-mail to dotazy@eventmedia.cz, if the limit has not been reached. This change is free of charge.
• A change of runner or a switch to another race on the day of the event is only possible for a fee of CZK 100 in the NEW REGISTRATIONS AND VIP tent. The substitute, with a power of attorney from the runner they are replacing, collects the race pack at the pre-paid registrations stand, completes an entry form and brings it to NEW REGISTRATIONS, where the transfer and change of race are made for the fee, or with payment of the difference in entry fee. Power of attorney to download
• If a runner cannot take part, the entry fee is not refunded and cannot be transferred to another race.
• Every participant must read and respect the important information and instructions the organiser publishes before the race on its website or by e-mail.
• The organiser reserves the right to change the programme, conditions, race information and these rules without prior notice.

The race and race packs

• Participants can collect their race packs on race day in the registration tent according to the event programme (or the day before, if the programme includes it).
• Uncollected packs cannot be collected later or claimed in any other way.

Rules during the race

• The race number must be fixed on the chest so that it is legible for the organiser.
• The timing chip must be attached to the shoelaces in the prescribed way. Video: how to attach the chip
• The race number and chip cannot be transferred to another person. Breaching this leads to disqualification.
• Race numbers and chips remain the property of the organiser until the end of the race and must not be damaged or altered. They are not returned after the race.
• Runners must not use headphones with music during the race and must follow the organiser’s instructions.
• A runner may be excluded if they do not follow the organisers’ instructions, are not visibly marked with a race number or break the race rules in any way.
• It is forbidden to cut or obstruct the race course in any way.
• The organiser provides a bag drop and changing room for participants.
• The organiser is not liable for items left behind or for any queues.
• Refreshments are provided for runners during the race, at the finish and in the event village.
• Running with dogs is welcome under these conditions: the dog must wear a muzzle and be on a short lead and always stays at the very back of the start corral. The owner bears full responsibility for the dog; the organiser bears none.

Prizes and results

• Prizes are provided for the top three in each category.
• By agreement with partners and sponsors, prizes are only handed over in person at the awards ceremony after the race.
• Prizes are worth CZK 500 to 1,500.
• Uncollected prizes are forfeited.
• Unofficial results are published continuously after every 50 finishers.
• Official results will be published on the website within 24 hours after the race.
• Results can be challenged by e-mail with the timing provider within 3 days after the race.
• Every runner gets 2 times. GUN TIME is measured from the starting gun to crossing the finish line, REAL TIME from crossing the start line to crossing the finish line. Results are based on GUN TIME.

Age categories

The year of birth counts, not the month.

• Family run

  Prizes for the three fastest women and the three fastest men.

• DECATHLON Relays 2 × 10.5 km

  Prizes for the three fastest relay teams.

• Relay 4 × 5 km

  Prizes for the three fastest relay teams.