On 16 May 2026, Karlovy Vary turns into a full-day running celebration, starting with the Varyáda 10K (14:00), followed by the dm family mile (16:00) and the kids-focused dm bambini run (16:45), before the headline races begin at 18:00 with the half marathon and half marathon relay. The courses are classic RunCzech-style city routes on closed roads, winding through the famous spa setting—think grand hotels, colonnades and riverside stretches—built for atmosphere as much as performance. Terrain is hard-surface road throughout, generally runnable but with the kind of gentle undulations you’d expect in a valley spa town. With evening-start buzz, live entertainment and a UNESCO-rich backdrop, it’s a destination race that feels like a city break with a bib.
Races
The Varyáda 10K Run takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 14:00 in Karlovy Vary, organised by RunCzech with title partner Varyáda Shopping Center, offering a 10 km city and riverside loop that lets runners experience the spa town’s grand hotels, colonnades and UNESCO-listed scenery in a shorter distance.
The Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, organised by RunCzech, running a World Athletics–certified 21.097 km course from the spa town centre along the Ohře River, past the famous Thermal and Grandhotel Pupp and through UNESCO-listed colonnades.
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FAQs
What is the Varyáda 10K Run?
How long is the Varyáda 10K Run?
Where does the Varyáda 10K Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Varyáda 10K Run?
How can I prepare for the Varyáda 10K Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Varyáda 10K Run?
The Varyáda 10K Run takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 14:00 in Karlovy Vary, organised by RunCzech with title partner Varyáda Shopping Center, offering a 10 km city and riverside loop that lets runners experience the spa town’s grand hotels, colonnades and UNESCO-listed scenery in a shorter distance.
The Varyáda 10K Run is 10km long.
The Varyáda 10K Run takes place in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.
Runna classifies the Varyáda 10K Run elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Varyáda 10K Run?
The Varyáda 10K Run takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 14:00 in Karlovy Vary, organised by RunCzech with title partner Varyáda Shopping Center, offering a 10 km city and riverside loop that lets runners experience the spa town’s grand hotels, colonnades and UNESCO-listed scenery in a shorter distance.
How long is the Varyáda 10K Run?
The Varyáda 10K Run is 10km long.
Where does the Varyáda 10K Run take place?
The Varyáda 10K Run takes place in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.
What is the elevation gain of the Varyáda 10K Run?
Runna classifies the Varyáda 10K Run elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Varyáda 10K Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Varyáda 10K Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
How long is the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
Where does the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
How can I prepare for the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
The Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, organised by RunCzech, running a World Athletics–certified 21.097 km course from the spa town centre along the Ohře River, past the famous Thermal and Grandhotel Pupp and through UNESCO-listed colonnades.
The Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary is 21km long.
The Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary takes place in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.
Runna classifies the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
The Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, organised by RunCzech, running a World Athletics–certified 21.097 km course from the spa town centre along the Ohře River, past the famous Thermal and Grandhotel Pupp and through UNESCO-listed colonnades.
How long is the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
The Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary is 21km long.
Where does the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary take place?
The Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary takes place in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.
What is the elevation gain of the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
Runna classifies the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Mattoni 1/2Maraton Karlovy Vary?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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