Běh rodným krajem Emila Zátopka takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Kopřivnice, Czechia. The main route is 22.3 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Kopřivnice 🇨🇿
- Distance
- 22.3 km
- Climbing
- 380 m
- Level
- Open to all
Starting in Emil Zátopek's hometown of Kopřivnice and finishing 22.3 km away in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, this memorial race honors the legendary Olympic champion.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 22.3 km point-to-point road or trail run demands sustained endurance over a distance longer than a half marathon.
Sub-Ultramarathon Endurance
Covering 22.3 km requires thorough physiological preparation to maintain form well beyond standard road race distances.
Point-to-Point Logistics
Racing from Kopřivnice to Rožnov pod Radhoštěm demands careful planning for separate start and finish locations.
Aim for 45 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output over an estimated duration exceeding 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
2:15–2:40
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Běh rodným krajem Emila Zátopka is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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