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Basic information

Time schedule race day

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024

7:00   Technical area open

8:00   Start of entertainment program

9:00   START of the main race

11:05 – 11:08   Expected arrival of the first man

11:23 – 11:26   Expected arrival of the first woman

11:25 – 12:10   Award ceremony

16:00   Welcoming the last runners

17:00   Closing of the technical area

General information

Prague International Marathon 2024

Start: 9:00 a.m. Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Health information and rules

It is not easy to run a marathon. Please train properly, get in touch with your trainer and general practitioner or a sport doctor. If you do not feel well or suffer from the injury, please consider to take part in the race.

Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency. 

Take the benefit of 20% discount on HEDVEA Active - health assistance service, more information in the virtual goodie bag.

Confirmation for start number

You will be asked to show your ID when picking up the start number to verify your identity. 

You can also authorize someone else to pick up your number on your behalf. Find more info here.

You are not obliged to show any health certificate.

It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your start number online until 4.5.2024 at 15:00.

Registration transfer to another runner

Re-registration to another runner for the Prague International Marathon 2024 can be done online from the registered runner's profile until Sunday, 28 April 2024 (procedure here). The fee for online registration tranfer is 100 CZK (4 EUR).

Re-registration for another runner will also be possible directly at the Marathon Expo. The fee for registration transfer on the spot will be 150 CZK (6 EUR).

Before the race

Picking up starting number

The starting number can be picked up during the opening hours of the Marathon Expo.

When picking up your starting number, you will be asked to present a document for identity verification, a national ID card or similar document with your name and photo is sufficient to prove your identity. The bib number can be collected on behalf of an authorized power of attorney or by authorizing another person to collect online via Runners ID.

It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your start number online until 4.5.2024 at 15:00.

General rules

It is strictly forbidden to use any means of transport, or to go on the course with a child’s pram, run with dogs or carry children. Participation in the race is at participants’ own risk. More information about race rules

Chip and timekeeping

Your start number must be fixed visibly on your chest. 

Safety-pins will be included in the envelope containing your start number.

Timekeeping will be tracked through chips, which are attached to the back of the start number, and which must not be removed at any time during the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME! Chips are disposable.

Time limit

Time limit is 7 hours from the start of the race (starting signal). The limit time is listed for each kilometer in the map of the race. All runners behind this time must leave the course and end their participation in the race for safety reasons.

Runners code
  • The marathon isn’t a sprint. It’s more than 42 km.
  • Go for a sports-health check-up before the race.
  • Keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress as if the temperature were 5 °C higher. You can put on an old coat or t-shirt at the start. All clothing left in the start lanes will go to the needy.
  • Fix your start number to a visible place on your chest and complete the details required on the reverse side. This will make it easier to provide health assistance if necessary.
  • Use the designated toilet areas.
  • Adhere to the instructions of the organisers.
  • Make sure you look around you before throwing away your cup, spitting or blowing your nose.
  • If you can’t go on any more, first cross to the edge of the course before stopping. This will prevent collisions and unexpected encounters.
  • The refreshment stations are many metres long. Use the whole length of the space and don’t stop right at the first table.
  • You can run with headphones if you want, but many bands and music points are located along the course so it would be a pity to miss them.
  • Share your joy about completing the run with your fans only after you’ve crossed the finish line.
  • Everyone’s a winner. Enjoy the run and the happiness regardless of the time.
Health condition

Take part in the race only in excellent health and after adequate preparation. We recommend that you undergo a specialist check-up and pay close attention to your current state of health.

Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency. 

RunCzech App

With the RunCzech App you can easily pick up your start number, receive all benefits from race partners and learn important race information Your friends and family can also find useful information in the app.

Race day

How to get to the start?

Location will be specified. Please use public transport, subway is the most convenient. Cars should be parked at P + R car parks. More information will be updated later on or can be found on the official website of Prague public transport

Start corridor

The division into corridors is determined by the expected time in registration and the timeliness of your registration. Your corridor is according to “Group” on your start number. Available only for runners with the start number.

Corridor D is reserved for 2Runs and relays only! Please respect that.

Pacemakers

Are clearly visible according to the goal finish times: 3:15 | 3:30 | 3:45 | 4:00 | 4:15 | 4:30 | 5:00. You can find them in each corridor.

Refreshment Points

Will be located on several marks and in the finish. Please, throw all the waste in the marked places and directly into containers. This ensures efficient recycling.

Refreshing Points

Will be located at several marks on the track. Please, throw all the waste in the marked places and directly into containers. This ensures efficient recycling.

Running tips

If you are running a marathon for the first time, you can read running tips on appropriate clothing, drinks and nutrition on the day of the race on our website in the First-timers section.

Information for category 2Run

Each runners must pick their bib in person or use pick up via proxy. There is no relay baton needed for the race. Please wear the second bib on your bib so you are visibly maerked as a relay.

First runner of the 2Run relay

Please start from the D corridor. If you do not respect this rule your team can be disqualified. On the 21st km you need to run together with your partner in the corrdior or place marked so the chips pair together. First runners gets a medal and refreshment here.

Second runner of the 2Run relay

Please choose the corridor accordin to your start number on the 21st km. You and your partner need to be together in the mark area. Second runner runs to the finish and gets medal and refreshment there.

Information 2Run Shittel Bus

Opletalova Street (night stop Muzeum, next to the McDonalds) - 9:00 - 9:15 - 9:30 - 9:45 am

The bus is going back at 4 pm or please walk back on your own. Thank you

Technical area - service for runners

Changing room, bag deposit, toilets, medal engraving - all this can be found in the technical area. Entry is only possible for participants with a start number and will be checked.

Technical area is located on the Wenceslas Square - Mustek. 

Opening hours 7am - 5pm.

tech area

Bag deposit

Located in the technical area. Hand over your belongings to a volunteer standing at the appropriate box corresponding to the last two digits of your bib number. Maximum accepted size of bags 25×45×70 cm. Larger luggage cannot be accepted for capacity and safety reasons.

Medical Service

Will be available at the start, the finish, in the technical area and along the course. If you need to call an ambulance, ask a volunteer or call the emergency services on number 155 and tell them your start number.

If you are not feeling well or have recently been ill it’s best to not take part in the race. You are entering the race at your own risk. 

Along the course there will be several medical points and ambulance points. Also, there will be mobile bike groups with AED.

On the back of your number fill in all important information about your state of health for the case of medical assistance.

Toilets

Are placed at every refreshment point, in the technical area and in the start/finish area.

Information for Teams & 2Run

Start

Will be specified.

Relay Baton

No relay baton will be used for passing.

Changeover Points

Will be specified.

Changeover

Please pay attention to the graphical illustration of the changovers!

Wait for your team-mate (A) in the corridor at the changeover in front of the carpet that measures your time. As soon as you (B) see your team-mate, run together towards the carpet. Boat of you (A+B) must run over the timekeeping carpet at the same time. This carpet is laid on the ground and is black. The incoming runner (A) finishes in the area beyond the carpet, you continue on to the next changeover or to the finish line.

The most important rules that you must follow

1) Team members are not allowed to swap start numbers. 

2) Under no circumstances is it allowed to change the order of the runners on the individual legs. You must run in the order that your names are listed on the application form. The order can be changed when picking up numbers.

3) Do not approach the measuring mat while waiting for your relay partner.


Please follow the instructions of the organizers and volunteers to make the whole race run smoothly!

Thank you and Good luck!

After the race

Result service

Results will be published after the race as soon as possible. The ranking is done according to the official time which is counted from the start of the race. You can contact us if there is a mistake in your result within 5 working days after the race. Don’t forget to provide the name of the race, your start number and as many details as possible.

In a relay or 2Run race, the official result of all team members is added up.

Finishers photo

Order your photographs online at www.marathon-photos.com.. Available approximately 3 days after the race.

dm family mile

What is dm family mile?

dm family mile is a race intended mainly for families with children. A mile is an athletic competition distance of 1.6 km. The dm family mile itself is a non-competitive run that is divided into several categories based on pace.

Signing up for dm family mile

Anyone can log in, even without a Runners ID - this means you don't have to create a profile with all the information.

It is not possible to participate in the race without a proper application and starting number!

Picking up the starting number

You can pick up your starting number at the Marathon Expo, where numbers for all categories are picked up. It is not necessary to always come in person, it is enough if one of the parents picks up the numbers for the whole family. You will be asked to show your ID card or other proof of identity, to collect the number for other runners, their names or order number is sufficient.

You will also receive a start package with your start number.

Start corridors

The start is in waves, when the children who dare to run without their parents are the first to start. Then whole families start at a faster pace, followed by slower runners. The last to start are runners who would rather walk the route, families with strollers, small children on bouncers, etc.

The division is for the safety of all runners, and for the best experience for children who can really compete and go all out.

Finish area

At the finish line, each participant will receive a medal and a small snack.


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