PETROHRADSKÉ PADÁNÍ 2026

24. – 26. 04. 2026, areál Sklárna u Žihle, 50.0716225N, 13.3331108E

Following article was translated using Kagi tranlate from Czech, after that it was manually reviewed and edited

Another year has flown by and it’s time for the next edition of Petrohradské padání. It must be said at the outset that this will most likely be the last one in Žihle, leaving big question marks hanging over the future of the event. But let’s not dwell on that; instead, let’s enjoy a healthy dose of coarse-grained granite, the technical nuances that only Mother Nature can provide, and the atmosphere that only the people who join the “padání” can create.

              Petrohradské padání kicks off at noon on Friday, but you can join the action (the competition) anytime—registration stays open until about 12:00 PM on Saturday. As always, participants get a guidebook and set out to bag their eight hardest boulders from a selection of nearly two hundred. Surprisingly, almost half of them are brand new this year, while the rest are “recycled” from a competition held over a decade ago. Everyone climbs—adults, kids, young, old, strong, weak, happy… sad people don’t come to this event. On Friday night, we’ll hang out and jam by the fire; on Saturday, the crowd favorite Sisus Ralsis will perform, and we’ll wrap things up by the fire again. Sunday is for saying goodbye to a weekend lived to the fullest. Sleeping arrangements include cabins, cars, tents, or under the stars. Refreshments, restrooms, hot showers, and a kitchenette are available throughout the event.

              ATTENTION, MAJOR CHANGE COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEARS: the property owners will not tolerate unauthorized entry to this location for non-participants. Therefore, if you do not plan to participate in the “padání”, whether as a competitor or a passive attendee, please do not come here (violations will be handled by the police). Parking for participants will be clearly marked on-site this time (the cabin camp and the asphalt court area behind the apartment buildings).

TIMELINE:

Friday

  • 12:00 PM registration opens, race starts
  • 8:00 PM registration closes (those staying in cabins must arrive by this time or report a later arrival to the organizer – there is almost no signal on-site)
  • evening campfire, guitar, singing, funny stories (English practice)

Saturday

  • 8:15 AM registration opens
  • 12:30 PM registration closes
  • 7:00 PM race ends, followed by awards ceremony
  • evening Sisus Ralsis, campfire

Sunday

  • climbing available, departure from the premises

Entry fee:

  • 500 CZK adults with online registration (online registration ends Thursday, 04/23 at midnight), 600 CZK without pre-registration
  • 400 CZK children with online registration (online registration ends Thursday, 04/23 at 11:59 PM), 450 CZK without pre-registration
  • 200 CZK passive participation without racing (price covers the organizer’s direct costs for venue facilities)
  • Free for non-competing preschool-age children

The entry fee includes accommodation except for cabins (those staying in cabins get a discount of 100 CZK/person/day), parking, use of facilities, guide, band…

Registration:

(the registration form also includes instructions on how to book cabin accommodation)

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