RACE ACROSS CZECHIA 2026 is 1100/800km bikepacking challenge across the Czech Republic, with a fixed route for gravels. From RACZ26 edition we decided to include also a shortened variant "Finisher 800", with a finish line at RP3.
The fifth edition of RACZ will start from Karolína campsite near Planá and its route will lead through wild areas of Český Les, Šumava, Novohradské Mountains, Česká Kanada, Vysočina, Podyjí, Lednice-Valtice Area and the Bílé Karpaty. As a finish line we have chosen mountain hut Holubyho chata, just under iconic mount Velká Javořina.
RACZ26 route will definitely be the wildest in our history, with long sections in deep nature, outside big cities. On the contrary, the route will be the fastest of the previous gravel editions in terms of elevation and off-road sections.
START: Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. from Brod nad Tichou (Karolína campsite)
FINISH: Holubyho chata (Velká Javořina)
LENGTH AND ELEVATION:
Full Route: 1100 km / 13-14 000 m
Short Route: 800 km / 11-12 000 m
TERRAIN CLASSIFICATION: approx. 50% asphalted forest roads and cycle paths, 25% paved forest roads, approx. 23% lower-class roads, approx. 2% MTB sections.
RECOMMENDED BIKE: gravel with tires at least 36mm+, preferably 40mm+
POINTS OF INTEREST: ruins of the church of St. John the Baptist - Dianahof - Čerchov - high altitude Nýrsko - Černé jezero - Modrava - source of the Vltava - Schwarzenberg Canal - high altitude Lipno - Rožmberk Castle - Český Krumlov - birthplace of J. Žižka in Trocnov - Nové hrady Castle - Chlum u Třeboně - Metel Weir - Rožmberk Pond - Červená Lhota Chateau - Jindřichův Hradec - Rožnov Bison Farm - Landštejn Castle and Dam - Telč - Bítov Castle - Chateau and V.N. Vranov - Hardeggská vyhlídka - Sealsfieldův kámen - Znojmo - Jevišovice - Dukovany NPP - Moravský Krumlov - Rosa Coeli monastery - Nové Mlýny - Mikulov - Lednice-Valtice area - Soutok game reserve - Hodonín - Veselí nad Moravou - Velká Javořina
MAPS
https://mapy.com/s/kegunajaso
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2526267222
REGISTRATION
We will start registration for RACZ26 on 30th November 2025, at 20.15. Registration form will be posted on raceacross.cz website.
Maximum number of participants: 180 (+ 20 substitutes)
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee for participation in RACZ26 is:
Full Route 1100 km
- registration until 31.3.2026 - 3500 CZK / 150 EUR
- registration from 1.4.2026 - 4000 CZK / 170 EUR
Short Route 800 km
- registration until 31.3.2026 - 3000 CZK / 130 EUR
- registration from 1.4.2026 - 3500 CZK / 150 EUR
INFO:
raceacross.cz/racz26-info
ultrabikers.eu/racz26
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