Author Král Šumavy
32nd Author Král Šumavy
31.05.2025 | Klatovy | CZE | www.authorkralsumavy.cz
Endless woods and pristine nature as far as the eye can reach. The National Park Sumava together with the Bavarian Forest is not only the largest coherent forest area in Europe but also venue of one of the oldest mountain bike races on the continent. The Author Král Šumavy (King of the Bohemian Woods) takes place for the 32nd time and has reached meanwhile cult status in the Czech Republic attracting every year more than 2.000 mountain bikers tackling one of the three distances – 45, 70 and 105 km.
Once again in 2025 the start will take place at the picturesque market square of the listed historic town of Klatovy. The track continues leading into the breathtaking Bohemian Woods trails. A diverse course with several catering stations, numerous visitors and a great side event program guarantee a fascinating marathon experience. Don’t miss the legendary serving goulash and beer for all participants in the finishing area, as well as three bands turning up the heat at an open air concert in the evening!
| Distance (hm) | Cuppoints | Starting time | Entry Fee* |
| 53 km (1.325 hm)** | 8.000 Points | 10:00 am | EUR 32,- |
| 70 km (2.015 hm) | 9.000 Points | 09:00 am | EUR 36,- |
| 103 km (3.202 hm) | 10.000 Points | 07:30 am | EUR 40,- |
| Course | Information |
|---|---|
| Course C | 53,0 km / 1.325 hm Entry Fee: 32 Euro* Starting time: 10:00 am Cup-Punkte: 8.000 |
| Course B | 70,0 km / 2.015 hm Entry Fee: 36 Euro* Starting time: 09:00 am Cup-Punkte: 9.000 |
| Course A | 103,0 km / 3.202 hm Entry Fee: 40 Euro* Starting time: 07:30 am Cup-Punkte: 10.000 |
* As of May 12, 2025 + 8,- Euro
** Youth Rating (born 2007 and younger)
Registration & Collecting the Race Numbers
Online-registration is possible until May 28, 2025. Late entries are possible onsite at the starting number distribution.
>> register now
collect your race number at the race office on
- May 30, 2025 14:00 hrs until 22:00 hrs
- May 31, 2025 06:00 hrs until 09:00 hrs
Winner’s Ceremony & Prizes
The winner ceremony takes place in the finishing area at 18:00 hrs.
check out the following prizes:
- The top five of each category receive trophies and non-cash prizes
- A total of 12.500 Czech Crowns will be distributed among the top five bikers of the long distances
- Among all participations non-cash prizes are going to be raffled
Accomodations
Contact
Triatlon Sumavy
+420 602 133 992
triatlon@sumavanet.cz
www.authorkralsumavy.cz
