5K races near Czeski Cieszyn

Zátopkova pětka is a 5 km running race held in Kopřivnice, located in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. Participants gather at Stadion Emila Zátopka for a late-afternoon start. This event is part of the Lašská běžecká liga, a local running league associated with the Lašská brána Beskyd area, which includes Kopřivnice, Štramberk, Příbor, and Hukvaldy. The race is straightforward: 5000 metres run on an athletics oval, making it more akin to a track test than a road race through town. The name is frequently shortened to Pětka. The stadium's name directly connects the event to Emil Zátopek, the renowned Czech distance runner from Kopřivnice. Registration takes place at the stadium just before the race, with options for advance entry at a lower price and a discount for AKEZ members.

The Hałcnowski Bieg o Wolność is a local Independence Day run held in Hałcnów, a district of Bielsko-Biała. The race begins at 11:00 AM in the center of Hałcnów, with both the start and finish lines located at the parking lot next to the Cultural Center on ul. Siostry Szewczyk. Participants can select between a 5 km main race and a 1 km family run, accommodating those seeking a short race and families running with children. The entry fee benefits the Nadzieja Foundation for Prevention and Resocialization of Addictions, which operates a Catholic Center for Youth Education and Therapy. This provides the race with a distinct local objective: competition, family activity, and fundraising for youth programs on the same morning. Organizers have arranged short, straightforward routes and a small area with children’s activities, health advice, and refreshments. Registration is available online via Decathlon GO or in person at the DoloRosa cafe. The event is held under the patronage of the mayor of Bielsko-Biała.

Běh kolem koupaliště is a local running race in Kopřivnice, organized by Atletický klub Emila Zátopka Kopřivnice. The name translates to “Run around the swimming pool,” and it is part of the Lašská běžecká liga, the regional running league for the Lašsko area. The race is scheduled as a late-season league event, with one edition set for mid-November, marking the twelfth time the race has been held. The course details are limited, mentioning only the swimming pool location. However, the race is noted as part of a larger local circuit that resumed after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted and was largely completed. A related cup race in another location was cancelled.

Silvestrovský běh Hrabovou is a New Year’s Eve road race held in Ostrava-Hrabová, beginning at the Sokol Hrabová sports ground in the Moravian-Silesian Region. It offers participants a final race opportunity before the year concludes, featuring a 9.2 km main distance, a shorter 4.7 km option, and a relay format for teams. The primary race commences in the morning, and the event is organized by MK Seitl Ostrava in conjunction with the Hrabová municipality. The main 9.2 km race consists of two laps of approximately 4.6 km on asphalt, making it suitable for runners seeking a fast, uncomplicated road race rather than a trail run. The shorter route is a single, less demanding lap intended for recreational runners and novices. The relay divides the total distance into four segments: 1.5 km, 3.1 km, 1.4 km, and 3.2 km, accommodating up to 30 teams. Friends, families, and corporate teams participate alongside regular competitors. Previous events have noted a busy registration area, finisher medals, beer available at the finish line, and a post-race gathering with light refreshments to conclude the athletic year.