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The Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary is the first race of the EuroHeroes project in 2026.
On Saturday afternoon and early evening, 16th May, Karlovy Vary transformed from a spa town into a center for both elite and recreational runners. The 13th edition of the Mattoni Running Festival took place here, offering an attractive battle for the top spot in the day’s main race. A record number of nearly 9,000 runners participated in all the […]
EuroHeroes 2026 Start in the Famous Spa City Karlovy Vary: Vích Defends his Title with new Czech Event Record, the Spaniard Robles Dominates the Women’s Field
The Mattoni Running Festival is underway! Nearly 9,000 runners are heading to Karlovy Vary to tackle the courses set in the unique scenery of this historic spa town. Will the race history books be rewritten? Who will kick off this year’s EuroHeroes project in the best shape? And how many new members will the RunCzech […]
Karlovy Vary prepares for a running feast set against a UNESCO backdrop. Will Damián Vích defend last year’s triumph?
The Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary will offer a strong clash of the European elite right at the start of the EuroHeroes series. On Saturday, May 16, last year’s winner Damián Vích, the current EuroHeroes champion Khalid Choukoud, and several runners with personal bests well under the 64-minute mark will take to the start line. A similarly strong […]
Mattoni Half Marathon Karlovy Vary will offer a battle of the European elite. Vích will defend last year’s victory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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
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
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