Loučení s oválem

Loučení s oválem is a track race held at the athletic stadium in Nový Jičín during autumn on a Czech public holiday. The name translates to a farewell to the oval, and the event focuses on short races on the tartan track, including 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, and a 3 km race. It is open to both children and adults, with children competing in the morning and adult races taking place later. The youngest participants run 100 m accompanied by parents. Older children progress through 200 m, 400 m, and 800 m races, categorized by age. This meet offers local runners a straightforward end-of-season assessment on the stadium track, allowing for comparisons with Jarní ovál, the spring race that marks the season's beginning. Entry fees are reasonable, with reduced rates for members of local athletics clubs in Nový Jičín, Fokus, and AKEZ Kopřivnice.