Běh na Lahti

We invite you to the 47th edition of the traditional Běh na Lahti running race, taking place on September 6, 2026, in Děčín. The race offers two courses: the main course is almost 10 km long with 230 metres of elevation gain, passing the Kvádrberk viewpoint and continuing above the village of Ludvíkovice; the shorter course is just under 5 km long with 130 metres of elevation gain. The route runs through the terrain of the Děčín forests above the sandstone canyon of the Elbe River, offering beautiful views and a challenging run. Check-in and registration take place at the start from 8:00 to 9:45. The race starts at 9:00.

Check-in and registration at the start (Kvádrberk viewpoint) from 8:00 to 9:45. Children’s races are 100 to 1,000 metres long, depending on category. The main course is a loop with a turnaround point after 5 km; the short course has a turnaround point after 2.5 km. Registration is available online and on site. Course maps and GPX files are available on the race website. The race takes place above the sandstone canyon and offers different course lengths suitable for a wide range of participants.