Volkswagen Prague Marathon

4.6 (13 Reviews)

Edition 28

Prague, Czech Republic
05 May, 2024 (Sun)
Event size: 10000 - 24999 participants

Running

42.195 km

Price from
126 USD
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About the event

The Prague Marathon, founded in 1995, has earned the title of one of the most beautiful marathons in the world. With a start and finish at the historical Old Town Square, the route also crosses the iconic Charles Bridge, taking runners through each of the city's different neighbourhoods and past various landmarks. It is an international event, with two thirds of participants coming from 55 countries, and has been awarded the IAAF Gold Label Status (now World Athletics Elite Label). It is also one of the fastest marathons, and is known to be the most beautiful in the world. Not only is the Marathon in Prague a stunning event, but organizers are also doing their best to make it the most enjoyable experience for runners, while also being sustainable for the planet. This includes minimizing waste and the use of plastic cups, as well as implementing various recycling programs. If you are looking for a marathon that will leave you with an incredibly heart-warming feeling, while being a sustainable event, the Prague Marathon was made for you - register today!

Races offered by this event

You have 7 weeks to prepare

Marathon

05 May, 2024 (Sun) - 09:00
Running
42.195 km
Race size: 2500 - 4999 participants
Solo
On site
Road
Flat
Timed

Course details

Course highlights

The race starts at Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square). After a leisurely start, enforced by narrow streets, runners cross the Charles Bridge. It is here that the runners are first treated to the sounds of Czech musicians. The race snakes through the delightful Old Town for most of the race skirting into some of the more modern areas of Prague, crossing the Vlatava river on several occasions. After 26 miles the race ultimately ends, to cheering crowds, back in Old Town Square.

Start address

Staroměstské nám., 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia

Finish address

Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Timing chip (rental)
Massage
Toilets
Goodie bag
Free public transport
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
Expo entry
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Pacers
Medical Assistance

Reviews

4.6
13 Reviews
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Sophia Freckmann
May 2018
42.195 km

I couldn't have asked for a better location for my first marathon! Having grown up in this city, its a beautiful city to run in filled with a lot of memories! One of the highlights for me was running across Charles Bridge. Great crowd cheering the runners on, and a very well organised event overall, with great speed in providing refreshments and fuel! Only downside was running over a main road for a big chunk of the time, which is to be expected but not the most scenic. Overall, a great first race for me!

It was my first marathon that I have ever run and I felt I managed well on the given route!

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KOSTANTINOS KARAVIDAS
Country flag of GR

very good organization with constant updates, the route is magical apart from 1-2 small parts of the route, there are people at most points of the route and many water and food points along the route, the route has small ups and downs but there are many the most difficult part of the race is the road, which is 70% stone or paved, at the starting point there are changing rooms (two large kiosks, 1 for men and 1 for women), the photo booth was quite large and worth buying p.s. the start has many blocks with the result that you have up to 1km distance from the first check point

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Antonio Bimbi
Country flag of IT

Amazing

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Pantelitsa Antoniou
Country flag of CY
42.195 km

Unfortunately there was not supporting groups from the company organizing the event and that was heartbreaking mostly from 18th kilometer and after, that a runner needs encouragement!

The route had many sections running through the stone paving making it difficult for foot joints especially for those having knee issues or injuries

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Andreas Wünscher
42.195 km

Wunderschöne Stadt, gute Organisation, kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!

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Joao Marinho
42.195 km

Beaultiful city, but how bad it is to run on cobblestones and train tracks. Running through the historic center is very cool. Congratulations.

Start a little messy and hydration stations only on one side.

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Harold Carniyan

For my first marathon, it was a great experience with a fantastic crowd.

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Joel El Khouri López
42.195 km

Organizacion, gente y recorrido de 10!! Maraton para no perderse!! Increible ciudad!! :)

Gente increible y de todo el mundo... De 10!

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Filipe Conceição
Country flag of PT

Very nice

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Mary Kleyany
Country flag of FR

the citry

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Max Zakletski
Country flag of RU

Perfect alternative to city bus hop-on/hop off - you can explore Prague by running the distance. Starting from the very city center, following river banks - great atmosphere, friendly people and nice volunteers. Great feeling to be part of the community!

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Ann Malik

Very beautiful and scenic course through the heart of the city! I met inspiring people from all over the world.

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Andrii Sochka
Country flag of UA

Beautiful Prague Marathon! Great place for running. Fast marathon! Good organization! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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