Zapomenuté hory takes place on Sat, Oct 17, 2026 in Javorník, Czechia. The main route is 76 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Start
- Javorník 🇨🇿
- Distance
- 76 km
- Climbing
- 3,020 m
- Level
- Open to all
Podzimní ultramaraton Zapomenuté hory zavádí běžce po odlehlých horských stezkách a hřebenech Rychlebských hor.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Zapomenuté hory demands sustained aerobic output and technical resilience over a 76 km trail ultramaraton with 3020 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 3020 meters of elevation gain over 76 km requires significant lower-body strength and efficient pacing on long ascents.
Mountain durability
Navigating remote mountain trails and ridges in the Rychlebské hory during October places high demands on muscular endurance and stability during prolonged descents.
Weather adaptability
An October trail race in Javorník, CZ, presents a high likelihood of cool temperatures and potentially variable mountain weather, requiring adequate thermal management.
Given the duration of a 76 km mountain ultramaraton, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output.
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 Zapomenuté hory is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 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 · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 26, 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 27, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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