Gočár's Run: Hradec Králové - Pardubice

Ambitious start of a new sports and social tradition

Will you join the ranks of historic rivals, or help connect the two cities? Architect Josef Gočár managed to unite Hradec Králové and Pardubice through his visionary work; now it is time to follow in his footsteps and run the route that links his architectural legacy in both cities.

We will start at the building of the former automatic mills in Pardubice, which was designed by Gočár in 1909-1910. The 34-kilometre race route will lead through Kunětická hora, Hrobice, Vysoká nad Labem to the finish in Hradec Králové, another of Josef Gočár's landmark buildings, the J. K. Tyl Gymnasium.

The relay race between the two cities will be accompanied by a varied cultural, artistic and gastronomic programme for the general public. In Pardubice there will be a programme for children, in Hradec Králové the day will end with performances by local bands.

Let's give Hradec Králové a new tradition for its 800th birthday. Because if not now, then when?