Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary

Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary 2026 is a RunCzech race weekend set in one of Europe’s most iconic spa towns — where your course runs through colonnades, mineral-spring promenades, and grand historic streets instead of ordinary city blocks. On May 16, 2026, runners take on a World Athletics–certified route that threads past Karlovy Vary’s signature landmarks, including famous hotels like Thermal and Grandhotel Pupp, with the atmosphere of a UNESCO-listed destination all around you.

What makes this festival stand out is the blend of serious racing and spa-town celebration. The day builds from shorter community events to the evening half marathon, with cheering crowds, local culture, and a finish-line vibe that feels like a city-wide occasion. Finishers take home special locally made medals, and the experience continues after the race with post-run access to the thermal pools at Hotel Thermal — a perfect Karlovy Vary-style recovery. With a full program (10K, family mile, kids runs, half marathon, and relay) and thousands of participants, it’s an event that works equally well as a performance target or a memorable running trip.