Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K 2026

Race day: SATURDAY 14. 2. 2026

Race start:

• first start at 11:00
• second start at 12:30

Starting point: In front of the Industrial Palace – Stromovka

Friday – 13. 2.

• 14:00 – 18:00 – Running EXPO opening hours

Saturday – 14. 2.

• 08:30 – 10:30 – Running EXPO opening hours (for the 11:00 start)
• 08:30 – 11:30 – Running EXPO opening hours (for the 12:30 start)
• 10:00 – 12:30 – Bag deposit opening hours for the 11:00 race
• 10:00 – Guest Zone opening hours
• 10:45 – Opening of the starting corridor (A, B, C) for the first race
• 11:00 – Start of the Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7 km
• 11:30 – 14:00 – Bag deposit opening hours for the 12:30 race
• 12:15 – Opening of the starting corridor (D, E, F) for the second race
• 12:30 – Start of the Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7 km (12:30)

All properly registered runners are assigned starting numbers about 2 weeks before the race. An email is also sent to everyone with information about the assignment of the start number. Exceptions are family runs, where competitors are assigned starting numbers only on the spot when issuing starting numbers.

If you did not receive the email, log in to your Runners ID and check if you have a start number in the “My Races” field. If this did not happen, there is probably a problem, so contact us at [email protected]. Please don’t forget to check your SPAM folder.

When picking up the start number, you will be asked to present a document for identity verification, an ID or similar document with your name and photo is sufficient to prove your identity. The race 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 starting number online until the opening hours of the Running Expo.

Complete procedures for re-registering for another competitor or race are available. Please follow the instructions on the page.

When picking up the start number, you will be asked to present a document for identity verification, an ID or similar document with your name and photo is sufficient to prove your identity. The race 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 starting number online will be possible until the opening hours of Running Expo.

It is strictly forbidden to use any means of transport during the race, 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

1. Go for a sports-health check-up before the race.
2. Before the race, we recommend a preventive sports health check-up.
3. In the race, maintain your running pace from the start.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Use the designated toilet areas.
7. Adhere to the instructions of the organisers.
8. Make sure you look around you before throwing away your cup, spitting or blowing your nose.
9. 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.
10. The refreshment stations are many metres long. Use the whole length of the space and don’t stop right at the first table.
11. 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.
12. Share your joy about completing the run with your fans only after you’ve crossed the finish line.
13. Everyone’s a winner. Enjoy the run and the happiness regardless of the time.

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.

The time limit for finishing the race is 65 minutes from the start signal. For safety reasons, runners who exceed this time must leave the course upon the organizer’s instruction and end their participation in the race.

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! The chip is disposable and is not returned after the race.

There will be three starting corridor for the Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7 km 2026 race from which all runners will start at the same time at 11:00 a.m. (corridor A, B, C) and three starting corridor for the second start at 12:30 p.m. (corridor D, E, F).

Corridors will be marked by flags.

map in PDF for download

The technical facilities will be located at the Výstaviště Holešovice area, in front of the Industrial Palace. Men’s and women’s changing rooms and a baggage storage area will be available. Toilets will be available approximately 100 meters from the start point, you can find them using navigation signs.

Baggage storage opening hours:

For the Letiště Praha Valentine’s Run 7 km start at 11:00:

• Open from 10:00 to 12:30

For the Letiště Praha Valentine’s Run 7 km start at 12:30:

• Open from 11:30 to 14:00

Showers, massages, and medal engraving will NOT be available.

After the race, please collect your stored belongings as soon as possible. Thank you.

map in PDF for download

Will NOT be available.

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 the team race the official result of all team members is added up.

Please follow the instructions of the organizers and volunteers! Thank you.

Race photos will be published on our website after race.