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Skimo Sprint at Skimu

1st skialp race in Malá Úpa

The atmosphere of a new Olympic sport firsthand in Malá Úpa!

The first skialp race here. And right away in great style.

Ski mountaineering appeared at the Winter Games for the first time this year – and we are very happy to welcome this dynamic, free and mountain sport to Malá Úpa as well.

We are proud to be co-organisers of a race that combines strength, endurance and respect for the mountains.

Results 2026

SCHEDULE AND CATEGORIES

8:00 Start of registration and collection of race bibs
10:00 End of registration
10:30 Course briefing and basic rules
11:00 Qualification start
12:00 End of qualification
12:30 Start of heats
12:30 first heat Men
12:40 second heat Men
12:50 Masters Men
13:00 Children
13:10 Junior Women
13:20 Junior Men
13:30 Men Final B
13:40 Men Final A
13:50 Women
14:00 Masters Women
14:10 Hobby Women
14:20 Hobby Men
14:30 Grand Final
15:00 Results announcement

CATEGORIES

Children up to 14 years / born in 2012 and younger
Junior Men 15-19 years / 2011-2008
Junior Women 15-19 years / 2011-2008
Men 19-39 years / 2007-1987
Women 19-39 years / 2007-1987
Masters Men from 40 years / from 1986
Masters Women from 40 years / born in 1986 and older
Hobby Men unlimited
Hobby Women unlimited

RACE AREA AND FACILITIES

Race course

Marked race area (marked in red)

Parameters: approx. 500 m length, 60 vertical metres

Course profile:

Climb A-C

A) diamonds (slalom)

  • between a,b depot: change of movement (running with skis on backpack)

B) stairs

  • between b,c depot: change of movement (running with skis on backpack)

C) final depot remove skins

D) Descent

  • slalom + finish

Section intended for warm-up

Important! During the race the ski resort will be fully open and competitors must not restrict or endanger resort visitors. When climbing it is necessary to keep to the right side of the slope at all times!!

Facilities for competitors and their companions

Restaurant Bistro Pomezky - directly below the race course

Facilities provided by Ski Areál Malá Úpa

RACE FORMAT

Qualification

  • interval start
  • from starting number 1 (at one-minute intervals)
  • all competitors advance to the heats

Heats

  • mass start in groups of up to 6 competitors

According to the number of competitors in categories:

  • up to 6 competitors: 1 heat (also the final heat, finish order becomes the final ranking)
  • 7-12 competitors: 2 heats (advancement to Final A/B according to finish order in the heats)

Final A

  • 1st-3rd competitor from both heats = 6 competitors (finish determines final 1st-6th place overall)

Final B

  • 4th-6th competitor from both heats = 6 competitors (finish determines final 7th-12th place overall)

Grand Final

  • first 6 fastest competitors from qualification

RACE RULES

According to international competitions (adjusted as needed for the competition - ISMF rules are very strict). Compliance with the rules during the race is assessed by the main organisers and race directors: Michal Strejc, Eduard Zíka and Jiří Nenadál. Competitors start in qualification at one-minute intervals. The heats follow a time schedule organised by the race organisers. Between the starts of individual heats there is a ten-minute interval for competitor preparation at the start and possible course adjustment after previous heats.

Placement of race bibs:

Using pins on the backpack

Mandatory equipment:

  • ski mountaineering skis + boots

  • skins

  • bindings

  • backpack

  • poles

  • gloves

  • helmet

Results:

Results announcement: race director Michal Strejc

ORGANISERS AND SPONSORS OF THE RACE

Organisers:

Race director: Michal Strejc

Assistant race director: Eduard Zika

Deputy race director: Jiří Nenadál

Chief course construction manager: Jan Lebloch

Deputy course construction manager: Jan Lebloch Jr.

Race logistics department: Zdeněk Toman

Management: Michal Strejc Jr., Jana Leblochová, Ondřej Nenadál

Main commentator: Michal Strejc

Music coordination: Michal Strejc Jr.

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