OPEN RACE MAP

Date:

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Venue:

Vltava River, Na Piskarne campsite – Cesky Krumlov

Start

• Na Piskarne campsite
• mass start by category after the first KVM boats have passed or portaged
• at approximately 1:00 PM
  • approx. 13:00 start K1 MU15, K1 WU15, C1 U15, C2 U15
  • cca 13:10 start SUP U15
  • cca 13:20 start P5 U15
  • cca 13:25 start R5 U15
  • cca 13:45 start RAFT OPEN

Finish:

Cesky Krumlov – by the brewery garden (same finish as KVM)

Course:

• Vltava River, 6 weirs (portages allowed) 11 km

Entry fee:

Please pay the entry fee through the payment gateway during registration by Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Categories	Entry fee
K1/C1/SUP U15, C2 U15, R5 U15, P5 U15	CZK 400/person
RAFT OPEN	CZK 400/child aged 9-15  CZK 800/person over 15

A refundable CZK 400 deposit for elastic start numbers will be collected at check-in and returned at the finish when the number is handed back.

Categories

• K1 MU15
• K1 WU15
• C1 U15
• C2 U15
• SUP U15
• R5 U15
• P5 U15
• RAFT OPEN

Registration:

• You can find it in the entry form section.
• The registration deadline is October 4, 2026 at 23:59.

Check-in

• Friday check-in will take place from 11:00 to 22:00 at the Brewery Restaurant.

Schedule:

Friday

• 11:00 – 22:00
  competitor check-in
• 12:00 – 18:00
  unofficial training on the course, not organized by the organizer (river flow: 20 m³/sec)
  without rescue coverage

Saturday

• approx. 13:00
  mass start
• 16:30
  end of race timing
• cca v 17:15
  winners ceremony for the YOUTH MARATHON
• cca v 18:00
  film from this year's edition
• cca 18:05
  winners ceremony for the Cesky Krumlov River Marathon

Additional information:

• The helmet carrying the timing chip should not be carbon.
• Competitors older than 15 may not race in the Youth Marathon, except for adult accompaniment in the C2 U15, P5 U15, R5 U15 and RAFT OPEN categories.
• The minimum age for taking part in the marathon is 9 years, meaning competitors must be born in 2017 or earlier.
• A support boat, such as a coach, guide or parent, may accompany a youth boat and intervene in case of capsizing or other difficulties. The youth competitor must not ride the support boat's wave. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The accompanying person must be marked with their own reflective vest.
• The boat must be secured against sinking.
• All competitors start at their own risk. They must be good swimmers and in suitable health condition.
• A judge is present at the start and is authorized to check the age limit of youth competitors as well as mandatory paddling equipment.
• Compliance with the mandatory paddling equipment rules is checked on the course. Every competitor must wear a properly fitted helmet and a buoyancy aid throughout the race.
• It is forbidden to take part in the race under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
• Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification.
• During the race there is an increased flow in the Vltava River, approx. 20 m³/s.
• A rescue team will be present at the weirs. If a rescuer intervenes or provides minor assistance at a weir, the youth competitor may complete the marathon without being disqualified.
• The time limit for reaching the finish is 16:30.
• Refreshments at the buffet will also be available for youth competitors at the finish.
• The category winner receives a trophy and youth competitors on the podium receive medals. The awards ceremony starts at 17:15 in the party tent in the brewery garden.
• The organizer reserves the right to change the rules.