Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary 2026

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Race bib pickup for the Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary in Prague

If you’re from Prague, you can pick up your race bib already today at the Running Mall (Milady Horákové 471, Prague 7 – Holešovice) from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Welcome to the special race mode for the Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary.

We will keep you updated here with the latest news related to race day.

Running Expo

13. 5. (Running Mall) a 15. – 16. 5. (Karlovy Vary)

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Health first! Running doctors helped directly on the course

The Prague International Marathon is not only a celebration of endurance but also a test of preparedness—for both the runners and the medical team. This year’s Vodafone Marathon Prague 2026 was marked by high temperatures that tested the limits of every participant. What are the main findings from the medical perspective, what did the marathon premiere of the […]

Health first! Running doctors helped directly on the course

Karlovy Vary come alive with running: Mattoni Running Festival attracts Europe’s elite and UNESCO backdrops

The most visited Czech spa town will transform into the center of European running on Saturday, May 16. The Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary 2026 reports fully filled capacities for the main races and promises a battle for records in unique settings listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Nearly 9,000 runners will stand at the […]

Karlovy Vary come alive with running: Mattoni Running Festival attracts Europe’s elite and UNESCO backdrops

Olympic champion Martin Fuksa completes his first marathon in Prague in under three hours

When we spoke to Martin Fuksa before his marathon debut, he talked about the door beyond the 34th kilometre, one he had never opened before. The Olympic champion in sprint canoeing had a clear goal: to run the Vodafone Prague Marathon in under three hours, while not pushing himself completely to the limit, as just a few […]

Olympic champion Martin Fuksa completes his first marathon in Prague in under three hours

Paul McCann: It took me one year and six hours to complete the Prague Marathon

A year ago, his race ended just 800 meters after the start. Irish runner Paul McCann suffered a major cardiac arrest right on the course of the Prague Marathon. Thanks to the immediate reaction of first responders and world-class medical care in Prague, he was given a second chance. This year, the 56-year-old runner returned to the […]

Paul McCann: It took me one year and six hours to complete the Prague Marathon

Carlo Capalbo: Prague Is a True Marathon Destination Today

Vodafone Prague Marathon has completed its 31st edition. Once again, it brought thousands of runners from all over the world to the streets of Prague, along with fans lining the course and stories that go far beyond the sporting result itself. In this interview, RunCzech founder Carlo Capalbo speaks about the atmosphere in Prague, the […]

Carlo Capalbo: Prague Is a True Marathon Destination Today

A Battle Not Only with the Clock, but with Willpower and the Elements. The Vodafone Prague Marathon Once Again Offered Hundreds of Personal Stories

Sports fans worldwide follow marathons for the incredible athletic performances and records that push the boundaries of human potential. But what makes the Vodafone Prague Marathon truly special isn’t just the digits on the finish line clock; it’s the human stories of grit, second chances, and journeys that stretch far beyond a loop from Old Town Square […]

A Battle Not Only with the Clock, but with Willpower and the Elements. The Vodafone Prague Marathon Once Again Offered Hundreds of Personal Stories

Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026 knows its winners!

Old Town Square witnessed new marathon champions today. The 31st edition of the Vodafone Marathon Prague was completed fastest by the Ethiopian athlete Wendemu Tsegu Berehanu, who crossed the finish line in an excellent time of 02:05:51.  he might even attack the race record and the magic 2:05 barrier, but that mark remained out of […]

Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026 knows its winners!

Saturday in Family Colors: Running weekend continued in sunny weather with family runs

The second day of the marathon weekend in Prague was dedicated to the joy of movement across generations. From the early morning hours, Letenské sady and the Výstaviště Holešovice area were flooded with thousands of runners who enjoyed ideal spring weather. The Saturday program culminated in the dm family mile and the dm bambini run, […]

Saturday in Family Colors: Running weekend continued in sunny weather with family runs

Safely to the finish. The Vodafone Prague Marathon looks after runners’ health at every kilometre

A marathon is a celebration of running, endurance and powerful emotions. At the same time, it is a physically demanding race in which every detail matters, from preparation and pacing to replenishing energy along the course. That is why the organisers of the Vodafone Prague Marathon approach the race with the same sense of responsibility as the […]

Safely to the finish. The Vodafone Prague Marathon looks after runners’ health at every kilometre

Czech runners face the spring highlight. Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026 to stage a national title showdown

The start line of the Vodafone Prague Marathon on Sunday, 3 May, will feature not only leading international athletes, but also a strong Czech field. For Czech male and female runners, Prague will be one of the most important races of the spring season, as well as the event where the national marathon titles will be […]

Czech runners face the spring highlight. Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026 to stage a national title showdown

Race number pick-up – Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026

The Marathon Expo takes place at the Výstaviště Holešovice, Křižíkovy pavilions. You can pick up your race bib there, explore the booths of our partners, or enjoy the rich accompanying program. The start number assignment took place on april 15, 2026, which you received by email 17. 4. 2026. If you did not receive the email, log […]

Race number pick-up – Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026

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Results

Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026

  • 03. 05. 2026

Winner

WENDEMU TSEGU BEREHANU

02:05:51

2nd place

KIPKOECH FELIX

02:07:45

3rd place

BELAY SHIFERAW ANDUALEM

02:07:59

Winner

Milicent Jelimo

2:24:20

2nd place

Janet Ruguru Gichumbi

02:26:40

3rd place

Angela Jemesunde Tanui

02:27:45

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