Běhej lesy Lednice takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 in Lednice, Czechia. The main route is 42 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Start
- Lednice 🇨🇿
- Distance
- 42 km
- Climbing
- 137 m
- Level
- Open to all
A scenic trail race through the UNESCO-listed Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, featuring flat paths past historic châteaux, ponds, and romantic monuments.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This flat 42 km trail marathon requires sustaining forward progress over a long distance with minimal climbing.
Aerobic endurance
Covering the full marathon distance requires sustained cardiovascular capacity over several hours despite minimal vertical relief.
Impact durability
Running 42 km on trail paths demands muscular and skeletal resilience to withstand repetitive ground impact over an extended duration.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the duration of the event.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Běhej lesy Lednice is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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