Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice

Mattoni Running Festival České Budějovice 2026 is a RunCzech race day set in the heart of South Bohemia’s capital, built around one idea: run through the historic centre when the city is at its most alive. On May 30, 2026, the routes lead runners across the city’s landmark streets and squares — starting at the second-largest square in the Czech Republic — with a festival-style program that moves from a fast afternoon 5K into the evening half marathon atmosphere.

It’s a weekend that works for everyone: serious runners chasing a clean road race, families looking for a shared experience, and kids who want their own finish-line moment. With multiple starts throughout the day, the event feels like a rolling celebration rather than a single race.

• Mattoni Half Marathon České Budějovice — 21.097 km

The headline race of the day: a classic city half marathon through České Budějovice’s historic core, designed for both performance and atmosphere. The later start time gives it a “big-night-race” feel, with crowds and city lights adding energy as you chase a strong result.

• Vodafone 5K Run — 5 km

A short, sharp city race that’s ideal for fast pacing and a high-intensity effort. With the festival crowd already building, it’s a great standalone goal — or a perfect “speed day” within a bigger running weekend.

• Half Marathon Relay — 3 × 5 km + 1 × 6.0975 km

A team way to experience the half marathon atmosphere without running the full 21.097 km solo. The relay format keeps the pace aggressive and makes it ideal for clubs, friends, and coworkers who want a shared night-race finish.

• 2Run — 10 km + 11 km

A paired split-distance format: two runners share the half marathon by covering 10 km and 11 km. It’s a strong option if you want the excitement of the main start and finish energy, but prefer a defined leg instead of a full solo half.

• dm family mile — 1.609 km

A relaxed, non-competitive mile for everyone—kids, parents, grandparents, walkers—built purely for shared participation and finish-line smiles. The vibe is “big race weekend, but for the whole family.”

• dm bambini run — 100 m / 150 m / 200 m

A kids-only set of very short races designed to give younger runners a real event moment. It’s described as free, with categories by age, and a finish that feels like a proper race day experience.