Prague International Marathon is a premier road-running event held each May in Prague, Czech Republic, with a scenic course that starts and finishes in Old Town Square and showcases the city’s landmarks as runners cross the Charles Bridge and follow stretches of the Vltava River amid cheering crowds and a festival atmosphere. The 2026 edition takes place on 3 May 2026, drawing thousands of participants for a fast, iconic route that blends sporting ambition with one of Europe’s most memorable urban backdrops.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Prague or a Czechia route—we’ll plan race-day viewing, start/finish logistics & transport, smart vantage points along the bridges, and a walkable stay near the course.
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DATES & TIMES
• Race day: Sunday, May 3, 2026 (start 8:00 AM, local time). Official race details.
• Marathon Weekend (family events + main race): May 2–3, 2026. Event overview.
• Marathon Expo (race bib pickup):
• Friday, May 1, 2026 — 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Saturday, May 2, 2026 — 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Expo hours & info.
LOCATION
• Prague, Czech Republic — start/finish: Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). Race-day info · Open in Google Maps.
• Marathon Expo: Výstaviště Holešovice — Křižíkovy pavilions (Prague 7). Map · Expo location details.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Registration status: Sold out; registration is only possible with a registration code (if available). Registration note.
• Registration platform: RunCzech registration (requires Runners ID). How to register.
• Bib pickup requirements: bring ID/passport and know your start number (shown in your Runners ID profile). Bib pickup rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Course map: the official PDF currently references the 2025 route; the 2026 map is published closer to race day. Map PDF · GPX route (Mapy.com).
• Finish time limit: 7 hours from the start signal. Official race-day rules.
• Transit planning: start/finish is in the historic center; check race-day travel guidance and any road/transit updates as they are published. Race-day logistics.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Czechia route that includes the Prague International Marathon at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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