ENERGAMO LIPNOLOPET 55 km

SKI CLASSICS CHALLENGER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Energamo Lipnolopet is the main event of the Lipnolopet weekend. The 55 km course winds through the beautiful Šumava National Park and the Lipno Reservoir region, offering a challenging route with 800 m of elevation gain. The race is contested in classic technique only.

Course at a Glance

Distance 55 km
Elevation gain 800 m
Technique Classic
Start Frýdava
Finish Svatý Tomáš
Feed stations 3 + Finish
Sprint bonus km 14
Mountain bonus km 26

CATEGORIES 

ELITE 

For athletes taking part in the eD Skiroll Classics series, Ski Classics Challenger or the Czech Championship

Roller skis

Roller skis are provided by the organisers.

Permitted wheels

Men up to 23 years, women up to 23 years, overall men, overall women:

  • black wheels with a diameter of 7 to 8 cm
  • Speed no. 3

Men 50+, women 50+, men 60+, men 70+: 

  • Speed no. 2

OPEN

For other competitors.

Roller skis

Competitors may use any roller skis. Roller skis are not subject to inspection.

Open categories

Junior men, junior women, overall men, overall women, men and women 50+

RACE DAY INFORMATION

The start area is located in Frýdava, accessible by ferry from Frymburk.

REGISTRATION AND BIB PICK-UP
  • Saturday, 3 October 2026
  • Location: Frýdava (ferry landing)
  • Time: 07:45–09:15

START TIMES 

MEN 10:00

WOMEN 10:05

FERRY SCHEDULE

Trip to the start (Frymburk - Frýdava) 

  • Shuttle service every 15-30 minutes from 08:30 to 09:45

    (depending on demand)

Return trip (Frýdava - Frymburk)

  • 11:05, 12:05, 13:05, 14:05, 15:05, 16:05 (last departure!)

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT

The organizer provides free transport of luggage from the start to the finish.

Please ensure that all luggage is:

  • securely closed,
  • clearly labeled with your name.

RETURN TRANSPORT

A shuttle bus is available from the finish area to the Frýdava ferry terminal, where participants can take the ferry back to Frymburk.

  • Bus fare: CZK 100
  • Tickets are purchased directly from the driver when boarding the bus.

FACILITIES

Car parking at the finish in Svatý Tomáš is possible in 2 parking areas above the race finish near the church, with a limited capacity of approximately 50 cars. In the case of travelling by car to the finish and back, it is necessary to follow the traffic signs and not to disrupt the course of the race or the safety of the racers on the course in any way.

ENTRY FEES

1000 CZK (until 31/8)

1500 CZK (until 1/10)

2000 CZK (on-site)

PRIZE MONEY & AWARDS

eD Skiroll Classics 2026 Overall Classification

The race is a part of the eD Skiroll Classics 2026 series.

  • Total series prize money pool: 40,000 CZK
  • Awarded to the top overall athletes in each category

Energamo Lipnolopet Overall Classification

Total prize fund of the race is 80,000 CZK (€3,200).

Place Prize (CZK)
1st15,000
2nd10,000
3rd7,500
4th5,000
5th2,500

Lipno Lake Resort Sprint

Awarded to the top 3 men and top 3 women

Location: km 14 – Přední Výtoň

Total prize fund: CZK 7,052 (€285)

Place Prize (CZK)
1st2,026
2nd1,000
3rd500

Běžky Pasečná Climb

Awarded to the top 3 men and top 3 women

Location: km 26

Total prize fund: CZK 12,000 (€485)

Place Prize (CZK)
1st3,000
2nd2,000
3rd1,000

AWARD CEREMONY

The award ceremony consists of two parts:

Flower ceremony (13:30) at the finish line in Svatý Tomáš

  • Top 3 finishers in the main race

Prize ceremony (19:00) at Hotel Leyla Frymburk

  • Top 3 finishers in the remaining categories

eD Skiroll Classics 2026 overall series awards (19:30)

  • Presentation of prize cheques, trophies, prizes and leader jerseys

REMEMBER THAT PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY CHEQUES WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THOSE PRESENT AT THE AWARD CEREMONY!

AFTERPARTY

An after party for the athletes takes place at Hotel Leyla Frymburk after the award ceremony. See more in the Saturday Programme section.

ORGANISERS

The race is organised by eD system RSJ team and the Lipno Tourist Association

  • Race director: Marek Pazderský
  • Course director: Luboš Krejza

 ENERGAMO LIPNOLOPET 55 km COURSE

See the course at mapy.com

FEEDING STATIONS

There are 3 feeding stations along the course: 

  • Přední Výtoň (km 14)

  • Pasečná (km 26)

  • Přední Výtoň (km 46)

Feeding is also provided in the finish.

REFRESHMENTS

Refreshments are available near the finish area while waiting for transport or friends. Competitors are welcome to visit:

  • Krmelec Restaurant
  • Hotel Sv. Tomáš (pork feast available)
  • Hájovna

A hot meal is included for participants and will be served during the award ceremony at Hotel Leyla, Frymburk, from 17:00 onwards.

COURSE RECORDS

MEN

Thomas Bing - 2:10:49 (2023)

WOMEN

 Kateřina Janatová – 2:36:21 (2022)




SATURDAY PROGRAMME

All participants and their companions are invited to the post-race programme at Hotel Leyla, Frymburk.

16:00-18:00 Dinner 

Dinner is included for competitors upon presentation of the meal voucher received at registration.

Menu

  • Vegetable soup with pasta

  • Hot buffet
    • Chicken in paprika sauce
    • Stuffed pork roulade
    • Pasta salad with vegetables and chicken
    • Steamed rice with butter
    • Roasted potatoes with caraway and marjoram
  • Cold buffet
    • Fresh vegetables
    • Bread
    • Fruit (banana or apple)
  • Citrus water

Companions: Meal vouchers available for CZK 250.

19:00 - 20:00 Awards ceremony

  • ENERGAMO Lipnolopet 2026 award ceremony

  • eD Skiroll Classics overall series awards

  • Presentation of prize money, trophies, prizes and leader jerseys

21:00 – 24:00 Live band and after party

Enjoy an evening with live music and celebrate the end of the race day.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Participation is at the competitor's own risk. By entering the race, each participant agrees to compete fairly, respect the principles of good sportsmanship, and follow the instructions of the organisers and race officials. Random equipment and course inspections may be carried out during the event and in the finish area.

Competitors must comply with all road traffic regulations and keep to the right-hand side of the course unless instructed otherwise. Wearing a protective helmet is mandatory throughout the race.

Any modification of roller skis or wheels after the organiser's inspection at registration is strictly prohibited, including roller skis provided by the organiser. Competitors found in breach of this rule will be immediately disqualified.

Official roller skis will be distributed 30 minutes before the start. The organiser reserves the right to determine which competitors are required to use the official roller skis. The eD Skiroll Classics rules apply throughout the event.

The organiser reserves the right to make changes. Those will be announced no later than 20:00 on the day before the start on the race website or 15 minutes before the start via an announcement in the start area.