Birell 10K Night Race Prague 2025

Points of interest – Birell 10K Night Race Prague

Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is often referred to as “The City of a Hundred Spires.“ It‘s a historical marvel that blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, making it a top destination for travellers from around the world. Here are the places you can see during the race to fully experience prague beauty and its historical depth.

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START AND FINISH AREA: NÁMĚSTÍ REPUBLIKY – REVOLUČNÍ

• Municipal House – the most important Art Nouveau building in Prague, the place where the independent Czechoslovak Republic was declared in 1918.
  
• Powder Tower – a Gothic tower from the 15th century, one of the original gates to the Old Town.

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5–6K – POBŘEŽNÍ AND ROHANSKÉ EMBANKMENTS

• Karlín – a district transformed into a modern area with offices, cafés, and parks after the 2002 floods.
  
• Lilith Statue – a sculpture by artist David Černý. A 24-meter polished steel structure symbolically holding the new Fragment building. After midnight, the statue turns its head 180 degrees.
  
• Rohan Island – once a true island on the Vltava, now redeveloped into a modern embankment blending industrial elements with new architecture.

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7–8K – Čech Bridge

• Čech Bridge – the only Art Nouveau bridge in Prague, opened in 1908, decorated with bronze statues and ornaments.
  
• Prague Castle (in the distance) – the largest castle complex in the world and the seat of the President of the Republic, beautifully illuminated at night.
  
• Letná Park – a popular park above the Vltava offering views of the historic center. Its landmark is a gigantic metronome, symbolizing the unstoppable flow of time, and providing stunning views of historic Prague.
  
• Holešovice – a former industrial neighborhood gradually transforming into a modern cultural and residential area.
  
• Na Františku Hospital – in the heart of the historic center on the right bank of the Vltava, this unique hospital has been here since 1354.

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9K – FINISH – ŠTEFÁNIK BRIDGE – BACK TO THE RIGHT BANK

Štefánik Bridge – named after Milan Rastislav Štefánik, a key figure in Czechoslovak history; it connects Letná with the Old Town.From here, you’ll enjoy a wonderful view of the Old Town panorama.