Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K 2026

  • February 14, 2026
  • Praha 7

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Photo gallery

Check out our official photo gallery

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Your Photos

Your personalized race photos are now available. You can find them here: Your photos

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The race is over

Thank you all for participating! Results will be available on our website approximately one hour after the last runner finishes.

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Finish 2. start (women)

  1. Jana Kovandová – 00:27:40
  2. Milena Santariová – 00:28:19
  3. Marie Knězová – 00:29:36

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Finish 2. start (men)

  1. Glen Taylor – 00:24:52
  2.  Roberto Ortega Skocovský – 00:25:24
  3. Jan Prokop – 00:26:30

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At today’s race, we have:

  • 61% women and 39% men
  • 85% Czech runners and 15% international runners
  • Most common age groups: 15–25 (26%), 26–35 (41%), 36–45 (18%)

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The official charity for this race is Pink Bubble Foundation

10% of registration fees will go toward supporting young people facing oncological diseases.

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The first RunCzech race of the year

The Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K is the first RunCzech race of the year. Our next event will be the Generali Prague Half Marathon on March 28, 2026.

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Second Wave:

Runners set off through Stromovka at 12:30 PM to the iconic sounds of Smetana’s Vltava.

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Due to huge demand, the capacity has been increased to 2,000 runners this year and added a second wave.

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Finish 1. start (women)

  1. Karolína Plchová – 00:28:34
  2. Ivana Vávrů – 00:29:41
  3. Pavla Ondrášková – 00:30:07

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Finish 1. start (men)

  1. Kryštof Kudrhalt – 00:24:26
  2. Štěpán Vajrauch – 00:25:19
  3. Theo Garlet – 00:25:24

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Thank you for everything, Evžen!

At today’s race, we observed a minute of silence to bid farewell to Evžen. A long-time runner and volunteer, he completed more than 75 marathons and first joined the RunCzech family back in 1999 at the Prague Half Marathon. Thank you for everything, Evžen.

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The start and finish of the race are located in the famous Prague park, Stromovka, in Holešovice.

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This is the second year we are providing a complete results service, following last year’s distance increase from 5km to 7km.

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Runners set off from the start on the Stromovka track to the sounds of Smetana’s Vltava.

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The Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K starts in one hour – first race!

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Time Schedule

  • 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Running EXPO opening hours (for the 11:00 AM start)
  • 08:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Running EXPO opening hours (for the 12:30 PM start)
  • 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Bag Drop opening hours (for the 11:00 AM race)
  • 10:00 AM – Guest Zone opens
  • 10:45 AM – Starting Corridors open (A, B, C) for the first race
  • 11:00 AM – Start: Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K – first race
  • 11:30 AM – 02:00 PM – Bag Drop opening hours (for the 12:30 PM race)
  • 12:15 PM – Starting Corridors open (D, E, F) for the second race
  • 12:30 PM – Start: Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K – second race
  • 01:45 PM – Event Finish

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Last year, Serhii Saltevskyi dominated the men’s race with a time of 23:07. In the women’s category, Laura Matulová claimed victory, finishing in an impressive 26:26.

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Running Expo – pick up your start number

Our Running Expo is now open! Come and pick up your start number during the following hours:

  • 08:30 AM – 10:30 AM (for the 11:00 AM start) 
  • 08:30 AM – 11:30 AM (for the 12:30 PM start)

Please note that start number pickup will NOT be available at the start area! Don’t forget your ID. See you at the starting line in Stromovka, Holešovice!

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The race day is here!

Don’t forget to come to the start on time and dress according to the current weather forecast. 

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What is good to know before the start:

Location: In front of the Industrial Palace (Průmyslový palác), Stromovka, Holešovice (Prague 7)

  • 1st start: 11:00 AM
  • 2nd start: 12:30 PM

Running for the first time? Check out the rules and recommendations in the FAQ: Information for runners and enjoy the race atmosphere.

And most importantly – listen to your body. The goal is to finish comfortably and with joy.

We recommend wearing running shoes with good traction and being extra cautious if the surface is slippery. Your safety is always the top priority, so please adapt your pace and stride to the current track conditions.

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The new RunCzech collection is here!

Get our new merch before the Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K 2026. You can find it at the Running Mall or directly at the Valentine’s Run in the partner square.

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Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K 2026 is tomorrow!

Don’t forget, race bibs can only be picked up during Running Mall Expo opening hours:

Friday, Feb 13: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, Feb 14: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (for the 11:00 AM start)

Saturday, Feb 14: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (for the 12:30 PM start)

Bib pickup will not be available at the start line! Do not forget your ID. See you at the start!

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Prague Airport Valentine’s Run 7K 2026 is only 2 days away!

Don’t forget, the run is happening at two different starts this year! Saturday, 14th Feb, at 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM!

Come enjoy a unique course and celebrate Valentine’s Day in Stromovka.

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Race mode – Prague Airport Valentine’s 7K Run 2026

Welcome to the special race mode for the Prague Airport Valentine’s 7K Run 2026. We will keep you updated here with the latest news related to race day.

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