Jubilee 10th edition of the cross-country race Yellow Ribbon Run, which breaks down prejudices against people with criminal record and promotes their return to society, took place on June 10, 2025, with the utmost interest of the public. Overall into action Nearly 1200 participants registered. In the main part of the race, he ran nearly 650 runners, 70 active fans has been involved in VOL Fanwalk in cooperation with VOLONTÉ CZECH and Approximately 70 children raced within Connecting Hearts Children Race with support The Connecting Hearts Foundation.
The race has traditionally attracted well-known figures in public life. Runners and fans supported the actor Petr Čřetnicek, rappers Lipo, presenter and patron of the children's run Barbora Cernoškova and sports presenter Miroslav Lencwho accompanied the program as a presenting duo. Long term support for the event presenter Lucie Křížková and her husband, yachtsman David Křížek.
Professional production of the plant was provided by the team Michal Štys. He was involved in coordination Zoran Bartek, Marketing Director Czech Olympic Committee. Volunteers from the non-profit, public and private sectors have also played a significant role, especially from organizations VOLONTÉ CZECH, Companies of A-GIGA chi Recovery rooms Prison services Přední Labská and the Prison Service of the Czech Republic.
The event was also attended by prominent foreign justice representatives - Yellow Ribbon Singapore, CEP Probation and Europris.
A run that connects even behind bars
An irreplaceable part of the Yellow Ribbon Run are themselves sentencingwho participate in the race as both runners and organizers. This year, within Virtual runs in prisons engaged More than 400 convicted.
The opening of this year took place in Příbram Prison, which was already running almost all prison facilities during the Covid era. This year, 30 out of 35 prisons in the Czech Republic participated in the Yellow Ribbon Run. Three prisons — Jiřice, Karviná and Heřmanice — in addition, they prepared special running events that allowed meetings of convicts with their children and families. These powerful moments were created in collaboration with Probation and Mediation Service and show that sport can be a route to restoring both trust and relationships.
“The Yellow Ribbon Run is not just a sporting event. It's a voice for change -- a voice that says a second chance is possible. This year's edition showed how strong the community behind this project is. Thank you to everyone who runs with us -- the public, partners, volunteers and convicts alike,” he says Gabriela Slovakova, director of Yellow Ribbon Run, an important figure in Czech justice and initiator of the project in the Czech Republic, which celebrated her birthday as part of this jubilee year.
Patronage for the tenth edition of the Yellow Ribbon Run was granted by the Office of the President of the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Justice and the Municipal District of Prague 6.
For the fourth time, philanthropist Jitka Chizzola supported the children of convicted parents with a sum of CZK 100,000.
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Presentation Offer at the 11th Annual Yellow Ribbon Run
Dear partners and supporters,
This year we would like to offer you the opportunity to present your organization and projects at the 11th Yellow Ribbon Run. As in previous years, this event creates a unique space for organizations, the public and the media to meet and share common values.
This year's edition will offer again attractive location with plenty of space for presentation booths as well as advertising areas in the start and finish area of the race. We expect approximately 1,000 runners and visitors, media participation and the emergence of photo and video outputs from the whole event.
Presentation options
- Presentation stand + banner for running barriers: 5 000 CZK
- Separate banner for running barriers: 2 000 CZK
Price includes rental of advertising space, advertising and production of a banner. It is also possible to use multiple banners, for example separately for an organization and for a specific project.
At the same time, your participation will support the implementation of the Yellow Ribbon Run event and you will have the opportunity to present your work to the general public and other partner organizations.
If you are interested in this offer, please contact us.
We would love for you to join us and help spread awareness about meaningful projects that have a positive impact on society.
Seven Women, Seven Stories of Hope: Invitation to Prague Castle
Just before Christmas Eve, several brave women, clients of the Probation and Mediation Service and active members of the Yellow Ribbon community, received an invitation to an extraordinary meeting with the President of the Republic Petr Pavlo and the First Lady Eva Pavlova.
With the idea of organizing a holiday audience The Office of the President of the Republic addressed the Director of the Probation and Mediation Service and our founder Gabriela Slováková. It was the long-term work of the Yellow Ribbon, as well as the volunteer and ambassadorial activity of Barbora Černošková, who sensitively opens the topic of people with a criminal past and the effects of punishment on their children, that captivated the presidential office. Thanks to this, this topic has come to the center of attention even at the highest state and social levels.
From 2024 onwards, it will gradually opens space for an open, substantive and at the same time humane debate on penal policy. A debate that makes sense — either thanks to the patronage of the President of the Republic or through discussions on the floor of institutions such as the Chamber of Deputies.
At the end of December, Seven women from all corners of the republic went down to Prague Castle. Each of them in the past, for various reasons, came into conflict with the law and passed the execution of punishment. Today he stands firmly on his own two feet. They were able to close this chapter of life and start again thanks to the professional support, patient work of probation officers, but also through their own determination.
All these women take care of their families and loved ones with dedication, but at the same time selflessly help even people they did not know before. They educate themselves, work on themselves, develop their projects and inspire their surroundings. Whether within organizations, community activities, or just as part of Yellow Ribbon. They prove that second chances make sense.
Source: https://pms.gov.cz/pmsayyruprezidentapetrapavla/
Registration for the 11th year launched - gift your loved ones with a voucher
Have you packed all the presents under the tree yet? If not, we have one for you. We have launched registration for the 11th annual Yellow Ribbon Run. Get Christmas started and give the starting fee to your loved ones. Download Gift Voucher directly from Stopnito.cz, print it out and then go to training together:)
And beware, register now buy for 500 CZK, from mid-February, then for 600 CZK.
Where do you get the voucher?
The route to it is a little more complicated, but we will guide you, you will definitely not get lost:
1) Go to the site Stopnito.cz and fill out the race application form.
2) In the Race category, select Gift Voucher.
3) Make the payment.
4) Download the voucher via the link shown.
Na We will meet the launch on June 11, 2026, again in Obora Hvězda in Prague.
Take advantage of the snow-free days, put on your sneakers and hooray for the track!