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3. 5. 2026
08:00
2 x 42.195km
Prague - Old Town Square
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NEW TIME OF THE START FOR THE Vodafone Prague Marathon 2026 AT 8:00 AM.
Experience again the excellent atmosphere of one of the best marathons in the world. Form a team of two and run your own marathon. After all, a marathon is better run in two!
A world-class running event leading through Prague’s historic center. Challenge yourself and experience the euphoria of finishing a marathon.
The ultimate race of the season, offering a chance to conquer every runner’s greatest challenge. Experience an unforgettable atmosphere and run alongside world record holders. The Vodafone Prague Marathon is awarded the Elite Label by World Athletics and ranks among the world’s most prestigious marathons.
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Here on mapy.com you can see and also download GPX format
(The option to export a GPX map is available after logging in to mapy.com. In the top-right corner, click the three dots, where you will find the ‘Export’ option.)
The course is also available on Garmin Connect.
| Participants | 1 – 40 | 41 – 120 | 121+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic fee | EUR 120 | EUR 160 | EUR 200 |
Information on Registration Fees from the 2026 Season
To keep conditions fair and transparent for all runners, the registration fees will change.
Starting with the 2026 season, the fee amount will be based on the total value of your order (see the table below). If you add any additional products to your registration, your order may move into a higher price category, and the system will always display the updated fee no later than in your order summary.
The fee structure shown below has already been valid since the 2025 season. However, to avoid a sudden increase for runners between 2024 and 2025, RunCzech has been covering part of the cost per participant until now. That’s why this change will only take effect from 2026.
| Total payment amount € | Total payment amount CZK | Service fee |
| 0 € to 2,99 € | 0 CZK to 75 CZK | 0 € / 0 CZK |
| 3 € to 49,99 € | 76 CZK to 1 250 CZK | 1 € / 25 CZK |
| 50 € to 99,99 € | 1 251 CZK to 2 500 CZK | 2 € / 50 CZK |
| > 100 € | > 2 501 CZK | 3 € / 75 CZK |
What’s Included in the Race Entry Fee
Additional race-day services include:
Optional (paid) extras:
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Engraving on a medal | EUR 10.00 |
| Světluška | EUR 10.00 |
| Registration fee insurance (Cancellation) | EUR 3.10 |
| adidas t-shirt | EUR 32.00 |
| Race photos + video | EUR 34.90 |
| I’m running for trees donation | EUR 10.00 |
| Race photos | EUR 26.90 |
| Accident insurance | EUR 2.50 |
At the “Additional Products” address, you can view sample photographs, race videos, and visuals of the official race T-shirts.
1. Log in to your Runners ID
2. Open your race detail
3. Click on “Additional products”
4. Select products you want to add
5. Complete your payment
Your extras will be added directly to your race registration.
The start number assignment took place on april 15, 2026, which you will receive by email 17. 4. 2026. 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.
Race bib numbers for the dm family mile and dm bambini run will be assigned at the Marathon Expo. Therefore, no email with a race bib number will be sent for these events.
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.
| 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) |
To collect your start number you need to show us your ID or passport. You should also know your start number – you can find it in your runners ID profile. You will get to know your number approximately two weeks before the race.
Each runner must pick it up on his own or with a power of attorney signed by a lawyer. It is possible also authorized another person to collect your start number online via your Runners ID (more info here). It will be possible to authorize another person to pick up your start number online until openning hours of Marathon Expo.
If anything is unclear, please check the Information for runners (will be published later) or you can contact us.
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.
