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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
The Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary 2026 is a one-day running festival held in the historic spa city of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, featuring a World Athletics certified course that runs past iconic hotels such as Thermal and Pupp and several UNESCO-listed landmarks. The festival combines multiple races for all ages on the same day, from childrens sprints and a family mile to a 10 km race, a half marathon and a team relay, offering choices for recreational and competitive runners alike. RunCzech organises the event with a strong partner and sponsor roster, highlighting Mattoni as the title partner and a local atmosphere centred on the towns cultural and architectural highlights.
The course is described as traffic-closed and scenic, emphasising the spa-town colonnades and historic sites that make the route distinctive. Participants can expect certified timing and on-course support, plus event services such as baggage storage and post-race facilities as listed on the official race pages. The festival format and central Karlovy Vary location make it attractive to visiting runners seeking a culturally rich race experience combined with a variety of race distances.