Prague Marathon 2027

“La bohème, la bohème, that meant, we’re happy”... 🎶

So it’s our god of French song 🇫🇷, Charles Aznavour 🎤, who introduces this presentation of the Prague Marathon🏃‍♀️. "But why?", you wonder. Well, because Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic 🇨🇿, is located in Bohemia, a historic region of Central Europe ! 🇪🇺 Want another interesting fact? The race takes place in May, a period when running conditions are at their most optimal 🌞. So grab your sneakers and get ready to experience one of the most unforgettable sporting competitions of your life! 🔥

Expect to find several thousand runners in "the city of a hundred spires", if you decide to take part in this international event 🌍. Last year, there were more than 17,000 participants and more than 300 relay teams! 🤝 So you can imagine the atmosphere is completely wild! 🎉 Plenty of entertainment is planned all along the course with, as a backdrop, the maze of alleys that bears witness to the rich past of the city 🌇. On the agenda: a single flagship 👑 distance: 42.195 km, to be discovered solo, in a duo 🔗 or in a two-person relay. More than fifty different nationalities will come together for this increasingly popular marathon, especially since the arrival of the 1.6 km race, which attracts families ! 👦🏼

With both the start and finish at Old Town Square 👵, located in the heart of the Czech capital’s historic center📍, the loop will take you through Prague and along the banks of the Vltava 💦. The country’s longest river will be at the center of attention, since the route will often bring you to run alongside its banks. The race will notably let you cross the Charles Bridge, see St. Vitus Cathedral or even the Prague Castle 🏰. These masterpieces of medieval and Gothic architecture surely won’t leave you indifferent, nor will the fabulous gardens of the imposing imperial castle. A major historic site of old Europe, "the magical capital of Europe" 🧙‍♂️ (as André Breton 📝 wrote), will carry you through the different eras and cultures that have shaped the city, thanks to its grand monuments ✨.

The marathon course will also win you over thanks to its low elevation gain, despite the city’s rolling profile ⛰️. The race is accessible to all levels. Beginners and pros alike will find what they’re looking for, even if it will take a lot of courage and training 🏋️‍♀️ to beat the records of Alexander Mutiso (2 hours 5 minutes and 09 seconds) and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter (2 hours 19 minutes and 46 seconds)! 🥵 Despite the seemingly easy nature of the event, it’s still worth noting that 1.5 km of the route will take place on the cobblestones of the medieval center (watch your joints on that hard surface! 😮‍💨). Still, it’s worth it 🕯️, because you might just witness one of the most beautiful starts and one of the most beautiful finishes of your running career 😍. Alone 👤 (thanks to the marathon), with family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 (thanks to the kids’ races) or with friends (thanks to the relay races 🤝), you have the chance to enjoy an unforgettable experience!

We also recommend taking the opportunity to extend your weekend and add a few discoveries ✔️ to your collection (even if the race will already have gotten the job started 😜). Animal lovers 🦁 can head to the Prague Zoo, which covers 45 hectares and is home to around 4,600 animals. On the history side, you’ve got options too! Besides the monuments mentioned above, you can visit the Old Town Hall, which has the third-oldest medieval clock in the world 🕰️ and the only one still in operation. Looking for a typically Czech neighborhood? Lesser Town, as its name suggests, is one of the most picturesque parts of the city. Crossed by the old kings’ road 🤴, it is the historic soul of Prague. You’ll find shops 🛍️ and restaurants... 🍴 And that’s a good thing, because from a culinary standpoint, the country doesn’t fall short! In the Czech Republic, it’s customary to start with a good soup 🥣, especially goulash, a beef-based dish. svíčková na smetaně (bless you 😅) is another specialty, as is vepřoknedlozelo (only for hardy stomachs 😂).

Alright, we’re not tourist guides either 🙅. On the other hand, we are running specialists! And this time, you need to trust our pragmatism and believe us when we tell you: this race is a must-have! 🏆