Rallye Český Krumlov Directorate announces a traditional photo contest on the theme
Preparation and course of the 53rd Rallye Český Krumlov 2026
There are PROFI categories for holders of press tabard and AMATEUR for photographers from the audience.
Digital photographs (resolution at least 2000 x 1333 pixels, JPEG format, maximum 5 images per author) should be sent to . The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2026.
You can also use social networks to register your snapshot for the photo contest. Just upload your chosen shot publicly to your Facebook or Instagram profile during the rally and tag it with the hashtag #fotosoutezRCK.
The results of the photo competition will be published on this website.
Wishing everyone good light and a quick finger on the trigger!
Conditions of the photo contest
Submitted photographs become the property of the organizer. They may be freely used in the evaluation of the 2026 edition or in the preparation and promotion of subsequent editions.
Prices
- Winner of the category PROFI: 500 Kč
- Winner of the category AMATEUR: 500 Kč
Originality and Creativity: The Key to Success | Results of Last Year’s Photo Contest
Text: Pavel Kacerovský
The Rallye Český Krumlov isn’t just a competition among racing crews battling for tenths of a second on the special stages. Every year, hundreds of spectators line the routes with cameras or cellphones in hand, trying to capture the best shots—whether for their own keepsakes, for social media, or for a photo gallery.
The traditional photo contest, held in conjunction with the 52nd Rallye Český Krumlov in 2025, attracted entries from both amateur photographers and accredited professionals. To ensure a fair evaluation, the jury—composed of members of the organizing committee for the South Bohemian event—decided to announce the winners for each group separately.
A total of 66 entries from 15 photographers were submitted in the AMATEUR category. The first-place prize goes to a photograph of a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX, taken by Jiří Novotný from among the spectators just before dusk. The winning photographer receives a cash prize of 500 CZK. The jury selected and recognized two additional photographers from among the amateur entries. David Štěpán and Petr Jakeš can look forward to receiving promotional items from the Rallye Český Krumlov. This time, the organizing team decided to recognize photographers whose images are unconventional and demonstrate that even without press credentials, it is possible to capture an extraordinary moment during the rally.
In the PROFI category, which is open to accredited photographers, Jan Šmerda, who submitted an excellent collection of five photographs, has won a cash prize of 500 CZK.
Congratulations to everyone!
