Registration and pricing
Registration closes: October 4, 2025
Race description
Benešovská osmička is a traditional cross-country race in Benešov u Semil, which has been held for over half a century. The race offers courses for the whole family, from preschool children to veterans, with the main race covering 8,000 meters through picturesque countryside around the village and on the slopes of Benešov Hill. The start and facilities are located in the sports complex in Horní Benešov. Prizes and light refreshments are prepared for all participants and spectators.
Highlights
- Main course of 8,000 m mainly runs through meadows, field and forest paths of varying quality
- Children's courses run on asphalt within the area
- Surroundings of the village and slopes of Benešov Hill (567 m above sea level)
Additional information
Registration and check-in take place at the start area from 12:30 PM, no later than 15 minutes before the start of each category. The race is divided into categories: preschool children (50 and 100 m), pupils (400 - 1200 m), youth, women, men, veterans (courses of 2,250 m and 8,000 m). The top three finishers in each category will receive material prizes. Light refreshments are available for participants and spectators. Various courses from 50 m to 8 km, family event, refreshments, material prizes.