Run the Forests Železná Ruda

Trail Running covering 5 km to 18 km in Železná Ruda (Plzeň, Czechia)

Location

Markt Eisenstein, Plzeň Region, CzechiaShow on map(49.1374° N, 13.2352° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +468 m

Run the Forests Železná Ruda is an endurance sporting event in Markt Eisenstein, Plzeň Region, CZ focused on Trail Running. Key features include Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Železná Ruda ČSOB 18 (18 km, +468 m D+), Železná Ruda NOVA 13 (13 km, +338 m D+), and Železná Ruda 5 (5 km, +130 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (behejlesy.cz).

Official website

Run the Forests Železná Ruda in Markt Eisenstein (Work: "Tatry Zachodnie 34", Photo: marek7400, License: CC BY 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Tatry Zachodnie 34" · Photo: **marek7400** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 3.0
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Event characteristics

Forest Kids & Youth Races Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Železná Ruda ČSOB 18	Trail Running	18 km	+468 m	168 m - 365 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Železná Ruda NOVA 13	Trail Running	13 km	+338 m	171 m - 313 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Železná Ruda 5	Trail Running	5 km	+130 m	174 m - 229 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

18 km

Elevation gain

+468 m D+

Elevation loss

-468 m D-

Altitude range

168 m - 365 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

18 km+468 m D+Peak 365 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 168 m to 365 m above sea level (+468 m D+, -468 m D-)

Peak: 365 m·at 8.7 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Run the Forests Železná Ruda take place?

Run the Forests Železná Ruda takes place in Markt Eisenstein, Plzeň Region, CZ (start area at coordinates 49.1374° N, 13.2352° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Run the Forests Železná Ruda?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Železná Ruda ČSOB 18 (18 km, +468 m D+), Železná Ruda NOVA 13 (13 km, +338 m D+), and Železná Ruda 5 (5 km, +130 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Run the Forests Železná Ruda?

The main competition (Železná Ruda ČSOB 18 over 18 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +468 m of elevation gain and -468 m of elevation loss, ranging between 168 m and 365 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Run the Forests Železná Ruda?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (behejlesy.cz).