XTERRA Czech Republic 2026

About the Event

The XTERRA Czech Republic takes place from August 7–9, 2026, in Prachatice, starting from the waters of Kristanovicky Lake. This is the oldest race on the XTERRA circuit, featuring tank roads from the 1960s, forested Golden Salt Path sections, slick singletrack, and a finish in the iconic town square where the legendary afterparty awaits.

Race	Date	Distance	Notes
Herbi's Trail Run 5K	August 7	5 km run	Benefit run
Kids Run	August 7	0.2–0.4 km run	Kids event
Full Distance Triathlon	August 8	1.5k swim / 33k bike / 10.5k run	Open to relays
Youth Sprint Triathlon	August 8	500m swim / 15k bike / 4k run	Junior & Youth B qualifier
Sprint Triathlon	August 8	250m swim / 15k bike / 4k run	Beginner friendly
Super Sprint Triathlon	August 9	250m swim / 6k bike / 2k run	Youth A qualifier & open
Short Track Triathlon	August 9	400m swim / 7.2k bike / 2.2k run	Fastest offroad format
Kids Triathlon	August 9	100m swim / 2.5k bike / 1k run	Open to ages 8–13

Key Event Details:

€15,000 elite prize purse.
56 World Championship slots available.
All courses open for pre-ride starting August 5.
Chip timing for all competitive distances.

Activities Onsite:

XTERRA Music Festival (August 7–8).
XTERRA Food Fest (August 7–8).
Free yoga sessions (August 5–7).
Athletes' Gala Dinner (August 8).
Bike skill clinic (August 6).
E-bike tour for friends (August 7).
Recovery zone (August 8).
Physio therapy with Dan Cerveny (August 6–7).

Registration and Info:

Online registration available via XTERRA website.
Start lists published before race day.
Relay teams allowed in full distance triathlon.
Entry fee includes starter pack (specific items vary by race).
Refund and transfer policies apply – see event FAQ.
International athletes welcome.

Accommodation Options:

Free official XTERRA camping for competitors (book via email).
Hotel Koruna, Bed & Bike Prachatice, Penzion Pivovar Prachatice.
Apartmány Madona, Hotel Parkán, Markovina (16 km away).
Apartmán u Brány, Apartmány Křišťanka, Party house na Zlaté stezce.
Ubytování u Gajdošů, Apartmán v Zahradní, Penzion pod Hradbami.
Penzion Prachatice, Penzion Tina, Chalupa Ambra.
Online booking portal via Visit Prachatice.

Course and Atmosphere:

Oldest XTERRA circuit race worldwide.
Terrain includes 1960s tank panel roads, Golden Salt Path forest, slick singletrack.
Finish line in Prachatice historic town square.
Legendary XTERRA Czech afterparty.
Course grading: easy to difficult across different races.

Schedule Highlights:

August 5 – Free yoga, courses open for pre-ride.
August 6 – Physio therapy, bike skill clinic.
August 7 – 5K run, kids run, music festival, food fest.
August 8 – Full distance, youth sprint, sprint triathlon; gala dinner.
August 9 – Super sprint, short track, kids triathlon.

The XTERRA Czech Republic 2026 combines offroad triathlon, trail running, and a festival atmosphere in South Bohemia. From elite prize money to kids races, this event welcomes every level of outdoor athlete.

Races Offered

Full Distance Triathlon - FD Individual Age group

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Swim 1.5K Bike 33K Run 10.5K

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$220.00

Full Distance Triathlon - FD Individual Elite

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Swim 1.5K Bike 33K Run 10.5K

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$220.00

Full Distance Triathlon - XTERRA Relays

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Swim 1.5K Bike 33K Run 10.5K

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$245.00

Herbi's Trail Run 5K - Individual Trail Run

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$0.00

Kids Run - Individual Kids Run

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Kids Triathlon - Individual Kids Triathlon

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Swim 100M Bike 2.5K Run 1K

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$10.00

Sprint Distance Triathlon - Hobby Sprint

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Swim 250M Bike 15K Run 4K

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$90.00

Sprint Distance Triathlon - Youth B / Junior Sprint

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Swim 250M Bike 15K Run 4K

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$90.00

Super Sprint Distance Triathlon - Youth A + Hobby Super Sprint

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Swim 250M Bike 6K Run 2K

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Prachatice.

thermostat Temperature

14.0° / 24.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.1° / 23.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:57

nightlight Sunset

20:17

About Prachatice

Learn more about the host city, Prachatice.

Prachatice is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. It is located in a hilly landscape in the Bohemian Forest Foothills.