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Běhej lesy Železná Ruda

Běhej lesy Železná Ruda takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Železná Ruda, Czechia. The main route is 18 km.

Date
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Start
Železná Ruda 🇨🇿
Distance
18 km
Climbing
584 m
Level
Open to all
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The course starts in Špičák and winds through deep Bohemian Forest trails past glacial lakes like Černé and Čertovo jezero.

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What this race demands

This 18 km trail run with 584 meters of elevation gain through the Bohemian Forest requires sustained climbing strength and technical downhill agility over a moderate duration.

Climbing strength

The 584 meters of elevation gain distributed over an 18 km distance demand consistent power output on sustained ascents without excessive fatigue.

Technical agility

Navigating deep forest trails past glacial lakes requires foot-eye coordination and stability to handle uneven terrain safely.

Estimated finish times

Competitive (Sub-3:15 marathon ability)1:20–1:35
Intermediate (Sub-3:45 marathon ability)1:36–1:55
First-timer / Recreational1:56–2:30

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 Železná Ruda is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 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.

  2. 02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 Sep 12, 2026

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  3. 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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