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FRIDAY 1. 5. 2026
SATURDAY 2. 5. 2026
SUNDAY 3. 5. 2026
The start number assignment took place on april 15, 2026, which you will receive by email. 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.
Dear runners, When picking up your race envelope with your race number at the Running Expo, we kindly ask you to check your race number as soon as possible. If the number has been incorrectly assigned, please immediately contact the organizers at the race office, who will exchange it for you. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note: The start envelope alone cannot be used as a substitute for the race bib during the event. The timing chip is attached only to the race bib.
Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency.
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. You can find the detailed instructions for authorizing someone to collect your bib number on this page: Authorization to start number collection.
It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online until the opening hours of the Marathon Expo.
Complete procedures for re-registering for another competitor or race are available. Please follow the instructions on the page.
It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online until the end of opening hours of the Marathon Expo.
The first member starts together with the other categories of the Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026. No relay pin will be used for handover. Each runner must pick up their starting number themselves or use a pick-up authorization.
First member of the 2Run relay team
Second member of the 2Run relay team
Bus transportation information: 2Run Shuttle Bus
tram stop Hlavní nádraží > Podolská vodárna
The starting number can be picked up during the opening hours of the Maraton Expo.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 1. 5. 2026 | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday 2. 5. 2026 | 10:00 – 20:00 (issue of starting numbers for the dm family mile until 13:30) |
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. You can find the detailed instructions for authorizing someone to collect your bib number on this page: Authorization to start number collection.
It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your starting number online until the opening hours of the Marathon 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
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.
The limit for reaching the finish line is 7 hours from the start of the race (start signal by the starter). The time limit is indicated for each kilometer on the race map. Runners after this time must, for safety reasons, leave the track on the instructions of the organizer and end their participation in the race.
km – Estimated time of the first and the last runner (cutoff time)
1 km – 08:03 / 08:17
2 km – 08:06 / 08:27
3 km – 08:09 / 08:36
4 km – 08:12 / 08:46
5 km – 08:15 / 08:56
6 km – 08:18 / 09:06
7 km – 08:21 / 09:16
8 km – 08:24 / 09:25
9 km – 08:27 / 09:35
10 km- 08:30 / 09:45
11 km – 08:33 / 09:55
12 km – 08:36 / 10:04
13 km – 08:39 / 10:14
14 km – 08:42 / 10:24
15 km – 08:45 / 10:34
16 km – 08:48 / 10:44
17 km – 08:51 / 10:53
18 km – 08:54 / 11:03
19 km – 08:57 / 11:13
20 km – 08:59 / 11:23
21 km – 09:03 / 11:33
22 km – 09:05 / 11:42
23 km – 09:08 / 11:52
24 km – 09:11 / 12:02
25 km – 09:14 / 12:12
26 km – 09:17 / 12:21
27 km – 09:20 / 12:31
28 km – 09:23 / 12:41
29 km – 09:26 / 12:51
30 km – 09:29 / 13:01
31 km – 09:32 / 13:10
32 km – 09:35 / 13:20
33 km – 09:38 / 13:30
34 km – 09:41 / 13:40
35 km – 09:44 / 13:50
36 km – 09:47 / 13:59
37 km – 09:50 / 14:09
38 km – 09:53 / 14:19
39 km – 09:56 / 14:29
40 km – 09:59 / 14:39
41 km – 10:02 / 14:48
42 km – 10:05 / 14:58
Please train properly, get in touch with your trainer and general practitioner or a sport doctor. If you do not feel well or suffer from the injury, please consider to take part in the race. You take part on your own risk.
Please fill in the health information on the back side of your start number and a contact person in case emergency.
We have prepared three routes starting from the Hilton Prague Atrium hotel.
GPX maps on mapy.com:
All routes can be found in this file – Routes from the Hilton Prague Atrium hotel.
Every Refreshment and Hydration Station (except at 33.5 km)
FRIDAY 1. 5. 2026
SATURDAY 2. 5. 2026
SUNDAY 3. 5. 2026
Will be available at the start, the finish, in the technical area and along the course. If you need to call an ambulance, ask a volunteer or call the emergency services on number 155 and tell them your start number.
If you are not feeling well or have recently been ill it’s best to not take part in the race. You are entering the race at your own risk.
Along the course there will be several medical points and ambulance points. Also, there will be mobile bike groups with AED.
On the back of your number fill in all important information about your state of health for the case of medical assistance.
The race will start at Old Town Square at 8:00 AM.We recommend using the Můstek metro station (lines A and B), which provides access both to the technical area and the start area. Alternatively, you can use the Staroměstská metro station (line A), which offers direct access to the start. Another option is to take a tram to the Václavské náměstí stop.Detailed public transport connections can be found on the Prague City Transport Company.
Opening and Closing time: 6:00 – 16:00
Location of technical facilities: Lower part of Václavské náměstí
Changing rooms, a storage room, engraving, massages and toilets – you can find all this in the technical facilities. Entry is only possible for participants with a starting number and will be controlled.
There will be no taping available in the technical facilities for this race.
Opening and Closing time: 6:00 – 16:00
Located in the technical area. Hand over your belongings to a volunteer standing at the appropriate box corresponding to the last two digits of your bib number. Maximum accepted size of bags 25×45×70 cm. Larger luggage cannot be accepted for capacity and safety reasons.
Toilets are available at each refreshment station, in the technical facilities and in the start and finish areas.
The division into corridors is determined by the expected time in registration and the timeliness of your registration. Your corridor is according to “Group” on your start number. Available only for runners with the start number.
Along the marathon course, there will be 12 refreshment and hydration stations, with an additional station at the finish.
Water (Mattoni) will be available at all stations. Refreshment stations will also offer Gatorade isotonic drink, bananas, oranges, salt, and sugar.
Please dispose of all waste in the designated areas and directly into the containers. This will help ensure more efficient recycling.
Final Refreshment point +
Zones for throwing cups from refreshment stations will be specially marked on the track. Please respect these zones for cups and dispose of other packaging (e.g. energy gels, pet bottles, etc.) only in these zones. It is strictly forbidden to throw packaging outside the marked zones.
The pacers are visibly marked with the times 3:00 | 3:15 | 3:30 | 3:45 | 4:00 | 4:15 | 4:30 | 4:45 | 5:00 | 5:15 | 5:30 | 5:45 | 6:00 | 6:15 | 6:30 | 6:45 | 7:00. You can find them in the individual corridors.
Running Doctors is a unique initiative developed for the RunCzech race series, designed to bring medical expertise directly into the heart of each event. More information about Running Doctors can be found on this page.
Opening and Closing time: 6:00 – 16:00
Changing rooms, a storage room, toilets – you can find all this in the technical facilities. Entry is only possible for participants with a starting number and will be controlled.
At the finish line, each participant will receive a medal and a small snack. We ask that you continue smoothly into the corridor after the finish line and not prevent other competitors from completing the race.
Opening and Closing time: 6:00 – 16:00
Location of technical facilities: Lower part of Václavské náměstí
AFTER CLOSING, IT WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE TO HAVE YOUR FINAL TIME ENGRAVED, AND IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO SUBMIT COMPLAINTS.
Results will be published after the race as soon as possible. The ranking is determined by the official time. Since September 2025, the official time at RunCzech races has been defined as the runners’ real time (from crossing the start line to finishing the race). The previously used so-called gun time (time from the starting gun) is no longer applied as the primary source for determining the final ranking.
For non-competitive runs (dm Family Mile, dm Bambini Run, and Active Breakfast Run), the overall ranking is not evaluated.
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.
Photos will be provided by witisi.photo. Photos can be pre-ordered during race registration or order after race on the photo.runczech.com or witisi.photo website. Thank you for your understanding.
Anyone who pre-orders photos during registration will receive a link to the finished photos by email after the event.
If you have any problems, please contact witisi.photo support at email: [email protected]
You can also find photos from the race in our Gallery.
The dm family mile is a race primarily intended for families with children. A mile is a competitive athletic distance of 1.6 kilometers. However, the dm family mile itself is a non-competitive run, divided into several categories based on pace.
Anyone can sign up, even without a Runners ID – that means you don’t need to have a profile with all your details set up.
Without proper registration and a race number, participation in the race is not possible.
Due to capacity limitations, technical facilities and a baggage storage area are not available for participants of the dm family mile and dm bambini run.
The starting number can be picked up during the opening hours of the Maraton Expo.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 1. 5. 2026 | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday 2. 5. 2026 | 10:00 – 20:00 (issue of starting numbers for the dm family mile until 13:30) |
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. You can find the detailed instructions for authorizing someone to collect your bib number on this page: Authorization to start number collection.
The start and finish will take place next to the Industrial Palace at the Holešovice Exhibition Grounds at 3:00 p.m.
The start is in waves, with the first ones to start are the children themselves, who dare to run without their parents. Then the whole families start at a faster pace, followed by the slower runners. The last ones to start are the runners who are more likely to walk the route, families with strollers, small children on balance bikes, etc.
The division is for the safety of all runners, and for the best experience for children, who can really compete and give it their all.
At the finish line, each participant will receive a medal and a small snack. We ask that you continue smoothly into the corridor after the finish line and not prevent other competitors from completing the race.
dm bambini run is a race intended for the little ones. The race is run in three categories. Categories are divided by age and distance. The dm bambini run itself is a non-competitive run and is completely free.
Anyone can sign up, even without a Runners ID – this means you don’t need to create a profile with all your information. All you have to do is meet the age of the child. You can register online or in person at our expo (note that the capacity of the plant fills up quickly).
It is not possible to participate in the race without a proper application and starting number.
The starting number can be picked up during the opening hours of the Maraton Expo.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday 1. 5. 2026 | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday 2. 5. 2026 | 10:00 – 20:00 (issue of starting numbers for the dm family mile until 13:30) |
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. You can find the detailed instructions for authorizing someone to collect your bib number on this page: Authorization to start number collection.
You will receive this information when picking up your child’s race number. Children in all categories start from a distance corresponding to their age (see table below).
| Age | Race length | Race starts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 -3 years | 100 m | 16:00 |
| 4 – 5 years | 150 m | 16:05* |
| 6 – 7 years | 200 m | 16:10* |
The distances are marked with A-frame signs indicating the specific distance.
Due to capacity limitations, technical facilities and a baggage storage area are not available for participants of the dm family mile and dm bambini run.
The start lines for all three categories will be published later and will be clearly marked with A-frame signs indicating the race distance and the participants’ age group.
A-frame signs:
Parents may accompany their children to the start and, if they wish, run alongside them. If they choose not to run, they can follow the race route and meet their child at the finish line.
The start and finish will take place next to the Industrial Palace at the Holešovice Exhibition Grounds at 4:00 p.m.
Children in all categories start from a distance corresponding to their age (see table below). They always run towards the finish line (start/finish gate). The distances are marked with A-frame signs indicating the specific distance.
| Age | Race length | Race starts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 -3 years | 100 m | 16:00 |
| 4 – 5 years | 150 m | 16:05* |
| 6 – 7 years | 200 m | 16:10* |
The start takes place by category. First, the youngest 2-3 years start at 100m, then the 4-5 years at 150m and the last 6-7 years at 200m.
The start lines for all three categories will be published later and will be clearly marked with A-frame signs indicating the race distance and the participants’ age group.
A-frame signs:
There is a 5-minute interval between each start, so please be ready at the starting line in advance.
At the finish line, each participant will receive a medal.
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