About the series and rules

• Registration is only possible via the online registration form on the Organiser's website and/or at a location designated by the Organiser.
• Registration is only valid once the entry fee has been paid. This must be done in full to the Organiser's account, either in cash or by bank transfer.
• The entry is invalid unless the entry fee is paid. The entry fee must be paid on the day of entry. If the entry fee is not received by the Organiser within three working days of registration, the entry will be cancelled.
• Entry fees can be paid by credit card or bank transfer up to the Monday before each race. Until the Wednesday before the race, payment can only be made by credit card.
• The entry fee is non-refundable.
• In the event that the race is cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser (e.g. natural disaster, epidemic), the entry fee will not be refunded.

Entry fee - adult races

 * The distribution of the number of entries is shown on the subpage of each race.

Entry fee - Dr. Max children's race

What the entry fee includes:

• Race bib with timing chip
• Name on the race bib (if the entry fee is paid on time - see information for each race)
• Gifts from partners
• Refreshments on the course and at the finish
• Text message with finish time
• Official time and net time
• Photos and diploma to download for free

• Participants under the age of 16 may ONLY participate in the race with the consent of a legal guardian. This is also the case for races intended for adults.
• By submitting the online form, each participant declares that he/she has read the regulations and rules of this race, agrees with them and will follow them, starts at his/her own risk and danger, is medically fit and sufficiently insured for the race, will follow the instructions of the organizer and the organizing service.
• Each participant is obliged to follow the race course, to have the starting number fixed in the prescribed way (i.e. on the chest, firmly and visibly) and to have an electronic chip.
• The organiser is not responsible for and will not reimburse participants for any damages (including but not limited to health and property damages) incurred in connection with the race.
• The organizer of the Behaj lesmi series reserves the right to disqualify from the race, or the entire series, any competitor who is proven to be in violation of the rules defined by the Code of Ethics http://www.ucps.sk/KODEX_SPORTOVEJ_ETIKY# (hereinafter referred to as: the Code). The disqualified competitor shall have all points earned in the race from which he/she was disqualified removed. If a competitor is disqualified from the entire series, all points and placings achieved in that Run through the Woods event will be removed.
• In the event of a particularly serious breach of the rules of the Code, the organiser of the Behaj lesmi series reserves the right to prohibit such competitor from taking part in further races of the series. If the disqualified competitor has already paid the entry fee for the next race at the time of disqualification, this entry fee shall be forfeited to the organizers of the Behaj lesmi series, who shall use it at their discretion, in particular, but not exclusively, to compensate for damages caused by the violation of the Code and to provide prizes for the winners of the children's categories. A disqualified competitor is not relieved of personal liability for damages causedto the injured parties as a result of his/her violation of the Code.
• The start package can only be picked up at the place and time specified by the organiser.
• Unclaimed packages cannot be picked up at a later date or claimed in any other way.
• The participant must present an email with the assigned start number.
• The bib number and chip are not transferable to another person. Violation leads to disqualification.
• Only properly registered competitors may participate in the race.
• Competitors can participate in the race only in their age category (according to the year of birth).
• It is forbidden to shorten the race course in any way.
• It is strictly forbidden to use roller skates, trekking poles, bicycles or other forms of transport and to run with a dog and a stroller along the entire length of the track. The exception is the charity run, which can be done with a stroller.
• If parents physically help their children to complete the race (holding hands, pulling the child to the finish line, etc.), a penalty of 20 seconds will be added to the competitor's time and the competitor may also face possible elimination from the results list.
• Runners whose pace is slower than the average race pace of 3 hours for shorter distances and 3.5 hours for longer distances may be excluded from the race by the organiser or his delegated person and may continue the race after handing in their race number, but must behave in accordance with the Road Traffic Act.
• Refreshments for competitors will be served during the race, at the finish and in the background.
• Time is measured for all from the starting shot. The order is determined by this time. The net time from the start is also shown in the results.
• Participants may complain about the result of the race by emailing info@onlinesystem.cz no later than the Tuesday after the race.
• The prizes for the winners are published on the organiser's website. Prizes are not legally enforceable.
• Each participant is obliged to read and respect the regulations and rules published by the organizer before the race on its website www.behajlesmi.sk.
• It is strictly forbidden to advertise any products and services that have not been pre-approved by the organizer. It is also strictly forbidden to promote political entities at the Behaj lesmi events.
• The participant confirms that he/she will follow the rules of the race. Failure to comply with these rules in any way may result in disqualification or subsequent exclusion of the entrant from future events of this race.
• The Organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme, regulations, these rules and conditions without previous notice.
• All participants acknowledge that some of the race routes occur in the Protected Natural Areas and are therefore obliged to protect nature, treat it with respect during the race (do not throw away garbage) and respect the instructions issued by the organizer and the marked routes, so as not to damage or disturb the protected natural areas.
• At all races, the absolute winners of individual courses (1st-3rd place), category winners of individual courses (1st place), category winners of the Dr.Max children's race (1st-3rd place) and the winners of the Tandem team competition are announced. For the children's categories, there is no announced category "Slimáčikovia".

• It can be used to register for the race. To activate it you need to order the entry fee in SportID.
  It must be redeemed no later than 14 days before the race or until the race capacity is reached.
• The voucher is not exchangeable for money.
• The entry fee is non-refundable if the gift voucher is not used or the race is not held.

• Register for Team Competitions: Tandem or Slowmotion

  Participants can also join team competitions, Tandem or Slowmotion. Racers in team competitions are also ranked in individual races. However, it will not be possible to create or modify Tandems or Slowmotion teams during on-site registration! Make sure to register online, no later than five days before the race.

  Tandem

  Form a team consisting of one man and one woman in any kind of relationship and decide who will run the longer route and who will take the shorter one. The pair with the lowest combined time wins. Don’t worry about your individual time—racers in the Tandem team competition are also ranked in the individual races. Detailed rules are available below.

  Slowmotion

  Create the largest possible team and select a route that suits each member. Unlike Tandem, the goal in Slowmotion is to achieve the highest total time. The team with the highest combined time wins. There is no limit to the number of team members. While it's not necessary to complete the race as slowly as possible, the key is to have as many team members as possible. Detailed rules are available below.

  Key Points to Remember

  • Team competitions are conducted for each race separately (not across the entire Behaj lesmi series).
  • Teams must register by the Wednesday before the race.
  • It is not possible to create or modify teams during on-site registration.
  • If one member of a Tandem team does not finish the race, the pair is disqualified. In Slowmotion, only the times of those who finish the race are counted.

HOW TO REGISTER? 

Each team member must first register and pay the entry fee on Sportid.info. Then, create a Tandem/team in the My Applications tab within your account and invite your friends—or accept an invitation to join a team. Tandems or teams can be open (no approval required) or closed (invitation-only).

Rules for Tandem Category

1. The Tandem team competition is open to pairs of runners of the opposite sex in any kind of relationship (e.g., friends, spouses).
2. Both members must be at least 15 years old.
3. Each team member runs a different race route—one runs the longer route (e.g., 22 km), and the other runs the shorter route (e.g., Forest 10).
4. If both members run the same route, the team will be disqualified from the Tandem competition and will only be ranked individually.
5. If one team member does not finish, the pair will be disqualified from the Tandem competition. However, individual rankings will still apply.
6. Tandem rankings are determined by the combined times of both team members. The goal is to achieve the lowest combined time.

Prizes for Tandem

The top three pairs in the Tandem competition will be awarded prizes.

Rules for Slowmotion Category

1. There is no limit to the number of team members in Slowmotion.
2. All team members must be at least 15 years old.
3. Each team member can choose any route, whether long or short.
4. If one or more members of a team do not finish, the team is not disqualified. Only the times of those who finish within the time limit are counted.
5. Team rankings are determined by the combined times of all team members. The goal is to achieve the highest total time.
6. While completing the race as slowly as possible isn’t essential, having the highest number of team members is a significant factor.

Prizes for Slowmotion

The team with the highest total time will be awarded prizes.

Deadlines and Adjustments

• Teams must register online by the Wednesday before the race.
• No on-site registration or adjustments are allowed.
• Team members can modify team composition until three days before the race.
• No modifications can be made on the day of the race. 

• Each athlete who finishes the race will be awarded points for their performance in the overall ranking of the series. The winners of each race will receive 2,000 points. The last person who crosses the finish line last will walk away with one point. The others will be awarded points according to their times and will decrease proportionally, i.e. the competitor who finishes in the middle of the results list will always receive 1,000 points.
• The twenty fastest athletes on the individual routes can also look forward to extra bonus points. The winners will receive 200 extra points and the points will again decrease proportionally so that the 20th racer will receive 20 extra points. These points will be added to the overall ranking.
• The results from 6 races out of 7 races are counted in the overall ranking of Mr. of the Woods and Mrs. of the Woods (i.e. the 6 best results count). Mr. of the Woods and Mrs. of the Woods are announced for both short and long courses, points are counted separately in the rankings and it is not possible to add the points from the short and long courses together.

• Every athlete who participates in all seven Behaj lesmi races in one season will be awarded the title of SEDMORÁK.
• The crowning of the Sedmorák takes place at the last race and its holders are entitled to a special gold number for the whole of the following season.
• In the 2025 season we will announce the title SEDMORÁK, which will be earned by every competitor who takes part in all seven races or six Slovak races and completes one Czech race.