London to Prague.
Make your move.
London to Prague.
Make your move.
A fast, point-to-point dash from London to Prague. One route to checkpoint 1, then it is over to you to find the smartest way through the route options.
Czech-Mate is run in our Short format, a tight, linear race geared towards racers aged 18 and over. We'll hold a briefing at the start before sending you on your way to Prague. It is a brilliant introduction to our point-to-point events for anyone short on annual leave. With a deadline this short, it is likely you will need to use some late or early transport to complete the challenge, and for that reason we do not advise under-18s to join this event.
After the start in London, your first checkpoint is known ahead of time: Breda in the Netherlands. That means you can book your Eurostar in advance and avoid getting stung by last-minute prices on the day. From Breda onwards, the race opens up. Several optional routes lead towards Prague, and it will be down to you to weigh up the connections and pick the fastest line through to the finish.
Because of the short deadline, there is also an optional checkpoint near the end that the fastest finishers must visit to take the win. Anyone simply looking to log a finish, or focusing on our other competitions, can skip it. The Sunday cut-off is deliberately early so you can catch a late flight home and make the most of your annual leave.
One known first checkpoint in Breda, then a choice of optional routes to Prague. Read the timetables, back your judgement, and beat your peers to the finish.
A linear race built for experienced racers with little time to spare. Fast, focused, and finished inside a long weekend.
An early Sunday cut-off in Prague, with awards wrapped up by late afternoon so you can catch a flight home and save your leave.
There is more than one way to come out on top in Czech-Mate. Race flat out for the line, rack up countries and territories, or get to Prague for the least money. The optional final checkpoint only matters for the fastest finishers, so the other two competitions can skip it entirely.
The classic race to Prague. First to the finish takes it, but you must visit the optional final checkpoint to claim the win and beat the Sunday cut-off.
Final checkpoint requiredPass through as many countries as you can on your way to Prague, with bonus cities/territories on offer for those willing to take the scenic detours.
Final checkpoint optionalReach Prague for the least long-distance travel spend. A test of planning and patience rather than pure speed, and no final checkpoint needed.
Final checkpoint optionalFull entry to Czech-Mate 2027. This format is for racers aged 18 and over.
Questions? Get in touch and we're happy to chat through the format.
Use of our smartphone based tracking app and online maps and leaderboards
Access to the awards in Prague with a welcome drink
Race pack at the briefing with all the info you need to plan your route
An invite into our online community filled with past and future entrants to get tips from
Eligibility to win across all three prize categories
Some novelty awards that come with a trophy and kudos
Eco-friendly finisher's medal
A common set of race rules
Support hotline in case you get stuck
An invite into our mid-race community allowing you to get in touch with other racers on the road
Short, linear and flight-friendly, Czech-Mate packs a full point-to-point race into a single long weekend. A known first checkpoint takes the stress out of your opening leg, the optional routes after Breda reward transport research, and the early Sunday cut-off means you can be home in time for work on Monday. Three separate competitions mean there is a win to chase whether you are fastest, thriftiest, or just love collecting countries.
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