Event Overview
| Date | Oct 24-25, 2026 |
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| Location | Plzeň, Czechia |
| Format | 24-Hour |
| Terrain | Track |
| Region | Europe |
| Distance / duration | 24 hr; separate 12-hour, 100 km and marathon races |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The 10th edition. Online entry was open on October 12, when 20 runners were on the 24-hour entry list. The fee is 1,300 CZK for the 24-hour, 12-hour or 100 km race and 520 CZK for the marathon, paid by bank transfer by October 20. The organizer has not published a 2026 live results page. |
| Cutoff | 24 hours |
| Start | 12:00 PM Saturday (24 hours, 12 hours and 100 km) |
| Field size | 20 runners on the 24-hour entry list on October 12. |
| Highlights | Athletics Track, 100-Mile Split Timing |
Course & Terrain
Athletics track at Atletický stadion města Plzně, Vejprnická 36, Plzeň-Skvrňany, with chip timing by 4timing.cz.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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| Logistics note | Bib pickup at the stadium on Saturday, October 24, from 8:30 to 11:50 AM. The awards ceremony is at 1:00 PM Sunday; age-group awards (40, 50, 60 and 70 and over) are given when a category has at least three runners. |
Why This Race Matters
Organized by SC Marathon Plzeň, the race is part of the Czech ULTRACUP 2026 series. The best 24-hour distances on the organizer’s 2017–2025 winners list are 238.560 km for men and 239.288 km for women.
Historical benchmark notes in the directory record (verify current records with the linked official sources):
- Men: Zbyněk Vondrák, 238.560 km, 2020 (best winning distance on the organizer’s winners list)
- Women: Daniela Tarnutzer, 239.288 km, 2023 (best winning distance on the organizer’s winners list)
Preparing for a Race Like Běh na 24 hodin Plzeň
The 24-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 24-hour races explained: How the format works and what to compare before entering.
- How to train for a 24-hour race: Progression, walking, night-gear practice, fueling and tapering.
- 24-hour race pacing strategy: Conservative starts, run/walk options and late-race reassessment.
- What to eat during a 24-hour race: Food choices, stomach problems, hydration and caffeine.
Planning Notes
- Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
- Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
- Clocks in Czechia go back an hour at 3:00 AM on Sunday, October 25, but the organizer’s program still lists the 24-hour finish at 12:00 PM Sunday; confirm the finish time on site.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 24-hour race calendar
- Open the 24-Hour format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 12, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official SC Marathon Plzeň race page with entry links and past results — https://www.marathonplzen.cz/plzenska-hodinovka-a-beh-na-24-hodin/
- Official 2026 race rules, page 1: venue, fees, timing — https://www.marathonplzen.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/24h.jpg
- Official 2026 race rules, page 2: schedule and ULTRACUP series — https://www.marathonplzen.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0003-1.jpg
- Official 2026 entry list — http://www.marathonplzen.cz/runregister/24hodinovka/seznam24hod.php
- Official winners list, 2018–2020 (rules page 3) — https://www.marathonplzen.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0004-1.jpg
- Official winners list, 2023–2025 (rules page 5) — https://www.marathonplzen.cz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/0006.jpg
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 12, 2026.