The Prague International Marathon is not only a celebration of endurance but also a test of preparedness—for both the runners and the medical team. This year’s Vodafone Marathon Prague 2026 was marked by high temperatures that tested the limits of every participant. What are the main findings from the medical perspective, what did the marathon premiere of the […]
The most visited Czech spa town will transform into the center of European running on Saturday, May 16. The Mattoni Running Festival Karlovy Vary 2026 reports fully filled capacities for the main races and promises a battle for records in unique settings listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Nearly 9,000 runners will stand at the […]
When we spoke to Martin Fuksa before his marathon debut, he talked about the door beyond the 34th kilometre, one he had never opened before. The Olympic champion in sprint canoeing had a clear goal: to run the Vodafone Prague Marathon in under three hours, while not pushing himself completely to the limit, as just a few […]
A year ago, his race ended just 800 meters after the start. Irish runner Paul McCann suffered a major cardiac arrest right on the course of the Prague Marathon. Thanks to the immediate reaction of first responders and world-class medical care in Prague, he was given a second chance. This year, the 56-year-old runner returned to the […]
