26.08.2026

The Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites runners and friends of the Institute to the 42nd Geophysical Run.

Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Venue: Krčský Forest, Velký altán (map)
Registration: from 4:45 p.m. at the starting area
Start: 5:30 p.m.
Early start: 5:15 p.m. for slower veteran runners

How to get there: Metro line C, Roztyly station, followed by approximately a 10-minute walk.

The course runs along undulating forest paths, with approximately 10% on asphalt.

Women: 2.9 km (1 lap)

• up to 34 years
• 35–49 years
• 50–59 years
• 60–69 years
• 70 years and over

Men: 5.8 km (2 laps)

• up to 34 years
• 35–49 years
• 50–59 years
• 60–69 years
• 70 years and over

All categories start at 5:30 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded to the first three runners in each category. There will also be special prizes for the best-performing runners from the Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

Refreshments will be provided after the race.

Entry fee: CZK 50

Registration takes place at the starting area. We use our own race numbers. Participants take part at their own risk.

We look forward to seeing all runners – colleagues, friends and supporters of the Institute of Geophysics!

On behalf of the organizers
Aleš Špičák and Jan Zedník
Tel. +420 267 103 345
Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
als@ig.cas.cz