Tábor – 41 years old and still going strong!
The Tábor Triathlon Festival hosts the European Junior Cup race in 2026. The 41st annual race promise classic Tábor race track – sudden climbs, plenty of urban loops and massive support from spectators.
EUROPEAN JUNIOR CUP
HOW TO REACH US?
Tábor - A historic vibrant city, the perfect place for a weekend trip!
By plane
Nearest airport
Vaclav Havel Airport (Prague) (PRG), the journey from the airport to Tábor takes appx. 1.5 hours (110 kilometers)
Transport from the airport
Transport from the airport Prague to Tabor [app. 110km] is provided by minibus for 8 persons including bike boxes and luggage.
The price is 120,- EUR (one way). Pay in cash EUR. Order the transport via following email: martin@triatlon-tabor.cz
By car
Race centre location
Černá perla restaurant
Šafaříkova 3123, 39002 Tábor
Tabor is located 100 kilometers south of Prague, 120 kilometers north of Linz, Austria, on the international road E55.
Parking
Parkoviště Tabačka (mapy.cz)
N 49°24.73710′, E 14°40.55762′
It is allowed to park your car in the streets that are not on the race track. Free parking is available on Saturdays from 12am and all Sundays. The official parking is located right at the start of the race, at the Černá Perla restaurant.
ACCOMMODATION
EJC RACER TIME SCHEDULE
Saturday 11th July 2026
13:00 – 14:00 Bike course familiarization
15:00 – 16:00 Athlete registration
16:00 – 17:00 Athlete’s briefing
- With the assistance of the Municipal Police, the track will be partially closed
- We'll drive one five-kilometer circuit
Sunday 12th July 2026
JUNIOR MEN
10:45 – 11:45 Athletes lounge open
11:30 – 12:15 Check-in transition area
11:45 – 12:15 Swim warm-up
12:20 Line-up
12:20 Athlete introduction
12:30 START
13:45 – 14:00 Check-out transition area
15:45 – 16:15 Award ceremony
- The Athletes Lounge is located in the center of the race on TGM square
- You will receive a timekeeping chip
- Check-in control:
- printing overalls
- handlebar wheels
- rim approval
- Race doctor is available next to the AL
- Still water is available in AL
JUNIOR WOMEN
11:10 – 12:10 Athletes lounge open
11:30 – 12:15 Check-in transition area
13:40 – 14:00 Swim warm-up
14:05 Line-up
14:10 Athlete introduction
14:15 START
15:30 – 15:45 Check-out transition area
15:45 – 16:15 Award ceremony
- The Athletes Lounge is located in the center of the race near Černá perla restaurant
- You will receive a timekeeping chip
- Check-in control:
- printing overalls
- handlebar wheels
- rim approval
- Race doctor is available next to the AL
- Still water is available in AL
RACE MAPS
Race map (download in the full resolution)
WHAT TO SEE ORGANIZERS CHOICE
What to see?
Lost in the old town
12 kilometers of underground corridors, 75 meters high church tower, 17 city fountains or 70 centimeters wide street. We all have it here 🙂
Church tower entrance: payment in cash only (CZK) | Opening hours MONDAY – FRIDAY: 10 – 17
Underground corridors entrance: payment in cash or card | Opening hours MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9 – 17
Warm-up to Hýlačka view-tower
The great target for pre-race warm-up, 5 kilometers there, 5 back. With the beautiful view on Tábor.
View tower entrance: payment in cash only, coins or paper money 100 and 200 CZK | Opening hours MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9 – 18
What to taste?
Bistro Pražská
The owners focus on light and nutritious meals, mostly vegan and vegetarian. They specialize mainly in lunch and breakfast.
Opening hours: MON-FRI 7.30-18 | SAT-SUN 8.30-18
Menu: bistroprazska.cz
Rafariz
The only Uyghur restaurant in the Czech Republic.
Opening hours: THU-SAT: 12–15+17:30–21 | SUNDAY: 12–15
Menu: facebook.com/rafariz777
Where to celebrate the race?
Mocca Cafe
Family patisserie, which, by the way, participated with their ice cream in the World Gelato Tour in Bologna, Italy.
Opening hours: MO–SUN 9–19
Menu: moccacafe.cz
Kozlovna
Draft beer, draft Kofola and delicious food all 200 meters from the finish. Is there any more convenient place to celebrate? We recommend booking in advance.
Opening hours: MONDAY–THURSDAY 11–23 | FRIDAY–SATURDAY 11–24 | SUNDAY 11–22
Menu: kozlovna.cz/u-frantiska
Stánek na náměstí
Good beer, draft Kofola and especially sun deck chairs! All right on the main square.
Opening hours: depends, in summer almost all the time 🙂
More ideas on: visittabor.eu/what-to-do-in-Tabor
DOWNLOAD ATHLETES GUIDE
Download up-to-date Athletes' Guide for competitors and their accompaniment
