Saar Challenge Hlinsko 2026

Saar Challenge Hlinsko is a trail running and long-distance hiking event held in Hlinsko, located in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. Participants can choose from several routes: a short “Pětka” for a casual outing, or longer distances including a half-marathon, marathon-plus, and ultra distances ranging approximately from 21 km, 39-44 km, and 64-70 km. The event accommodates various participants, offering suitable options for children, families, half marathon runners, and ultra runners within the same program. The start and finish are situated in Hlinsko. The longer routes venture into the Žďárské vrchy hills. Course details and participant feedback mention locations like Devět skal, Křižánky, and Karlštejn. The course involves an initial climb from Hlinsko, a challenging ascent towards Devět skal, and technical terrain with roots and stones. One participant's description of the 39 km route notes a small field of around forty starters, with groups dispersing after the first climb and many runners proceeding alone by the descent to Křižánky. The event includes an accompanying program and is approaching its tenth edition, giving it the atmosphere of a local trail day rather than a singular-distance race.