Běh na Čáp

Běh na Čáp is a public uphill running race in Teplice nad Metují. All participants start together and ascend toward the Čáp lookout tower. The adult race covers 5.8 km with 343 meters of elevation gain. Juniors compete in a separate 2 km race that begins a few minutes after the adults. The adult course is primarily on roads, whereas the junior course is entirely off-road. Both races conclude at the summit of the Čáp lookout tower, situated at 786 meters above sea level. Sportovní klub REDPOINT organizes the event, featuring age categories from under-14s up to men over 60 and women over 50. The current course records are 26:13 for men, 31:57 for women, 9:13 for boys, and 10:20 for girls.