About the series and rules

ABOUT THE SERIES

Behaj lesmi is a series of 7 races in nature that will take racers on routes that are 80% on soft surfaces and 100% in the fresh air. Participants will explore unique locations in some of the most beautiful places of Slovakia with Behaj lesmi. The race offers shorter course of about 10 kilometers and a longer course of about 20 kilometers. For the beginners is ideal charity run, JOJ ŠPORT RUN, which take about 5 km. Of course there are also children's races and team races.

There's so much to love about this series! The Devín Castle is a must-see, as is the fairytale village of Čičmany. The real wilderness of Veľká Fatra is a true gem, and the unique views of Kalvária and the whole town of Banská Štiavnica are simply breathtaking. The Treetop Trail is an absolute blast. And, most recently, the real forest environment of the Slovak Paradise is a dream come true!

In the Czech Republic, the series quickly gained great popularity among runners and the general public alike, and won several awards in trail running races across the country. What races can we expect in 2024?

RACES BEHAJ LESMI 2024

Preteky

 Dátum

Dĺžka tratí *

Behaj lesmi Devín

 27.04.2024

12 km / 22 km / Charity run (3,5km)

Behaj lesmi Topoľčianky

 11.05.2024

Due to the unfortunate outbreak of African swine fever, the race in Topoľčianky has been relocated to a new location and will take place on an as yet unspecified date in September.

Behaj lesmi Slovenský raj

 08.06.2024

13 km / 22 km / Charity run (4km)

Behaj lesmi Bachledova dolina

 29.06.2024

11 km / 21 km / Charity run (4,5km)

Behaj lesmi Veľká Fatra

 13.07.2024

10 km / 18 km / Charity run (5km)

Behaj lesmi Čičmany

 17.08.2024

11 km / 21 km / Charity run (4km)

Behaj lesmi Štiavnické vrchy

 31.08.2024

13 km / 20 km / Charity run (5km)

 

 * The lengths of individual tracks can be specified by the organizer. The organizer reserves the right to change the route.

Children races behaj lesmi 2024

Preteky

 Dátum

Dĺžka tratí *

Detské preteky Dr.Max Behaj lesmi Devín

 27.04.2024 

100m / 500m / 1km

Detské preteky Dr. Max Behaj lesmi Topoľčianky

 11.05.2024

Due to the unfortunate outbreak of African swine fever, the race in Topoľčianky has been relocated to a new location and will take place on an as yet unspecified date in September.

Detské preteky Dr. Max Slovenský raj 

 08.06.2024

100m / 500m / 1km

Detské preteky Dr.Max Behaj lesmi Bachledova dolina

 26.06.2024

100m / 500m / 1km

Detské preteky Dr. Max Behaj lesmi Veľká Fatra

 13.07.2024

100m / 500m / 1km

Detské preteky Dr. Max Behaj lesmi Čičmany

 17.08.2024

100m / 500m / 1km

Detské preteky Dr. Max Behaj lesmi Štiavnické vrchy

 31.08.2024

100m / 500m / 1km

 

 * The lengths of individual tracks can be specified by the organizer. The organizer reserves the right to change the route.

RULES

The Behaj lesmi series will include seven races in the 2024 season.You can find all the details in the "Races" section of this website.

  • 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

 

COURSE First wave of registration* Second wave of registration* On the spot
10 km/ 21 km 26 € 30 € 34 €
2 or more people 22 € 26 €  
Charity run 14 €   14 €
Package of 4 races 95 €    
Package of 7 races 150 €    

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

Entry fee - Dr.Max children's race

 

COURSE 1st - 150th registered 152th + registered On the spot
100m / 500 m / 1 km 5 € 9 € 12 €
Package of 4 races 20 €    
Package of 7 races 35 €    

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

 

REGISTRATION
  • 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".
RACES AND START PACKAGES
  • 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.
GIFT VOUCHER

TBA

TEAM COMPETITIONS
  • 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.
SERIES RATING - MR. OF THE WOODS / MRS. OF THE WOODS
  • 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 2024 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.
SEDMORÁK
  • You have to register for the Virtual Charity Run at https://sportid.online/, the basic registration fee is 14 EUR.
  • The virtual charity run is not part of the competition for the title of the Sedmorák (participant of all 7 races). The virtual run cannot replace the on-site race.
  • By registering for the virtual race, the participant is not entitled to a starting number with a measuring chip, a starting package and a participant's medal.
  • By registering for this run you are contributing to charity. THANK YOU
VIRTUAL CHARITY RUN
Year of birth Category Age
2009 - 2006 M18/Ž18 15 - 18 years
2005 - 1985 M39/Ž39 19 - 39 years
1984 - 1975 M49/Ž49 40 - 49 years
1974 - 1965 M59/Ž59 50 - 59 years
1964 - 1955 M69/Ž60+ 60 - 69 years (women over 60 years)
1954 a starší M70+ 70 years and more
ADULT CATEGORIES
Year of birth Category Course
2021 and younger Slimáčikovia  100 m (START 1)
2021 - 2018 Veveričky  500 m (START 2)
2017 - 2016 Zajačikovia  500 m (START 3)
2015 - 2014 Líščatá  1 km (START 4)
2013 - 2012 Vlčiaci  1 km (START 5)
2011 - 2010 Srnčatá  1 km (START 6)
CHILDREN CATEGORIES

 

zakladajiciPartner

    Lesy SR

Main partners

    Dr. Max

Official partners

    Craft

Partners

    Continental
    Sportisimo
    Zatopek
    Česká mincovna
    thule
    Enervit
    DB Schenker
    Fitness
    royalbay
    Uvex
    Bachledka
    Malino Brdo
    Nadácia TV JOJ

Marketing partner

    Raul

Main media partners

    TV JOJ SPORT

Media partners

    tasr
    Behame.sk
    Beh.sk
    running
    Rungo
    trenujeme
    Sport in Art

official suppliers

    Johnny Servis
    Žaket
    Onlinesystem
    TKF
    Ecofis
    Nilfisk

Main institutional partners

    bRATISLAVA
    MŽP
    žilinský kraj
    bb kraj
    bratislavský kraj
    PSK
    Košický samosprávny kraj
    Ružomberok

Cooperation

    Čičmany
    salamandra
    Smolenice
    Včelovina
    Hike the world
    Liptov
    Štiavnica
    Upracme Slovensko
    Bratislava region
    OLO
    Bory mall
    Smartemailing
    Freelo