Latest Updates on the Karlův běh Race

Dear racers and supporters of Karlův běh,

Unfortunately, the current snow conditions do not allow us to organize the Cardion Karlův běh on the traditional routes, nor even on the shortened circuit around Božídarský Špičák. The main reason is the insufficient snow cover and the impossibility of moving snow due to the National Nature Reserve Božídarské rašeliniště.

Nevertheless, we are determined to hold this year's Cardion Karlův běh at all costs. We have prepared an alternative race course, which will take place "only across the road" in the Jahodová louka ski area and its surroundings. The course will be up to 4 km long, offering skiing both through the forest and in open terrain.

Despite the necessary changes to the program and routes, we are delighted that after two years, the Cardion Karlův běh is back, and we are very much looking forward to seeing you!

Best regards,

The Karlův běh Team

A FEW WORDS ON THE RACE HISTORY

Karlův Běh, a ski race named after the Father of the Nation, is the second oldest individual race on narrow skis in the Czech Republic. The idea to organize a long-distance ski race around Boží Dar, which was meant to be similar to the Swedish "Vasaloppet," came in the late 1960s from local fans of cross-country skiing - Jan Praveček Sr. and Jiří Čáslavský.

In honor of the founders, the Saturday race in the freestyle is held as the Jan Praveček Memorial, and the Sunday race in the classic style is held as the Jiří Čáslavský Memorial.
Karlův Běh is part of the "Stopa pro život" race series, which includes four very popular cross-country ski races in the Czech Republic. In addition to Karlův Běh, these are Jilemnická 50, Šumavský Skimaraton, and Krkonošská 70.

Participants in the race can enjoy exceptional facilities, including heated changing rooms separately for men and women, clothing and ski storage, free basic waxing services, well-stocked refreshment stations along the course with nutritional supplements and drinks, and large tents at the finish line featuring a dining area, bar, and café.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO PARTNERS