Press releases 2023

• Mattoni Olomouc Half Maraton offered its EuroHeroes ideal weather. Hendel and Verbruggen won

  Jun 18, 2023 | Download (PDF; 142 KB)

  The oldest regional half marathon of the RunCzech series in Olomouc ran its thirteenth edition, this year again as part of the EuroHeroes series, supporting European runners. The winners Sebastian Hendel from Germany (1:03:55) and Tokyo Olympic marathon participant Hanne Verbruggen from Belgium (1:12:44) received the biggest applause in a really great field of elite athletes. The best Czech runners were Patrik Vebr (1:08:17), ninth overall, and Tereza Hrochova (1:13:33), second overall.

• Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon, the second part of EuroHeroes, won by Polish Grycko and Bulgarian Mircheva

  Jun 3, 2023 | Download (PDF; 142 KB)

  The best running weather in recent years delighted the participants and fans of the Mattoni České Budějovice Half Marathon, the second part of the EuroHeroes series supporting European athletes. The sun was shining but the evening temperature dropped to 18 degrees. Tomasz Grycko from Poland (1:04:01) and Militsa Mircheva from Bulgaria (1:14:56), second two weeks ago in Karlovy Vary, ran to victory in the World Athletic Road Race Label quality race at their personal best.

• Czech Republic President Pavel: The proud starter and supporter of the Prague International Marathon 2023

  May 9, 2023 | Download (PDF; 148 KB)

  The starting shot at the Prague International Marathon was taken by the most esteemed guest. More than seven thousand runners were set on their way from Wenceslas Square onto the 42-kilometre course by President Petr Pavel. He did not want to miss one of the most prestigious races in the world, although he only just returned to the Czech Republic after two busy days in London, where he and his wife Eva attended the coronation of King Charles III. "The marathon is an amazing discipline. Sporting events of this kind are a huge opportunity to show our country to the world and in this case in the best light. All the competitors have my great respect," said President Pavel, who also met the chairman of the RunCzech organizing committee, Carlo Capalbo, at the start. "It is a great honour for us that President Pavel started the marathon and with his participation supported not only our race but the sport as a whole," Carlo Capalbo added.

• Kenyan Mutiso dominated the Prague International Marathon, setting a course record! The fastest Czech was Pavlišta

  May 7, 2023 | Download (PDF; 151 KB)

  The winner of this year's Prague Marathon was Kenyan Alexander Mutiso, who also broke the course record with a time of 2:05:09! The second place was taken by Ethiopian Sisay Lemma and the third place over the line was the Kenyan Philemon Rono. "I am very happy to have broken the course record. That was my goal. But the last kilometers were difficult," said Mutiso, who was part of the CEZ Group team in the Battle of the Teams. In the women’s elite race, Ethiopian Workenesh Edesa took the title, with a time of 2:20:42. Vít Pavlišta won his fourth domestic title, running under two hours and twenty minutes. The fastest Czech female honor went to Moira Stewart but did not hit the World Championship qualifying standard with her 2:31:52.

• Great news: Prague International Marathon will start from the Wenceslas Square!

  May 3, 2023 | Download (PDF; 144 KB)

  The most prestigious Czech sporting event is almost here, as the 27th Prague International Marathon will take place on May 7. And the organizers have great news about this year‘s edition: Thousands of runners will set off on the world's most beautiful 42 kilometers from the Wenceslas Square. "Compared to previous years, when the race start was at the Old Town Square, we have now managed to arrange with Prague representatives to start in the lower part of Wenceslas Square, at Můstek, which brings several advantages. The main ones are the strategic location and even more space and comfort for our runners," said Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech organizing committee, which has risen to first place in the number of races awarded with World Athletics Labels.

• Adizero: Another World Record-Setting Performance Organized by RunCzech

  May 2, 2023 | Download (PDF; 184 KB)

  Capping a third highly successful year, RunCzech, the organizer of the acclaimed Prague International Marathon and the Prague Half Marathon, co-organized this year’s edition of Adizero: Road to Records. The event was co-produced with the Berlin Marathon organization (SCC EVENTS) and act.3, hosted on the adidas company’s campus in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

• The 2023 Battle of the Teams Announces Inspired Choices for its Team Captains

  Apr 27, 2023 | Download (PDF; 145 KB)

• Five teams will be participating in the unique Battle of the Teams

  Apr 18, 2023 | Download (PDF; 134 KB)

  The Battle of the Teams has become for many runners a special race because it turns a traditionally individual sport into a team event. A sport that connects professional athletes who have often been fierce competitors in the past. A sport which connects their teams with hobby runners who are participating in the Prague International Marathon. The unique teams made their debut last year as part of The Prague International Marathon and will continue the tradition this year. There will be five teams - the defending champions from Generali Česká pojišťovna together with ČEZ Group, Mattoni, Prague Airport and also Rohlik.cz. Each will soon introduce its captain. Once they have been named, the Marathon´s All runners (hobby runners) will get the opportunity to join a team of their choosing, based on who they think will finish with the fastest collective time. They will get a number of incentives to run their best race and, most importantly, they’ll get a chance to support various charity organizations. The Prague International Marathon starts on Sunday 7 May.

• Kenyan Konga dominated the sold out Prague Half Marathon

  Apr 1, 2023 | Download (PDF; 141 KB)

  The Kenyan Roncer Kipkorir Konga is the winner of this year´s Prague Half Marathon, with time of 59:42. Uganda's Maxwell Kortek Rotich finished second, followed by the third Geoffrey Kimutai Koech of Kenya. The fastest woman is the presumed favourite, Irine Jepchumba Kimais, who crossed the line in 1:06:00. The best Czech performance was recorded by Patrik Vebr, who made his debut on the track with a time of 1:05:42 and finished 11th. Jiri Homolac finished one second behind him. Moira Stewart was the fastest Czech female pro athlete at the popular race. Almost 12,000 runners took part in the Prague Half Marathon. The Prague International Marathon will follow in early May.

• The sold out Prague Half Marathon opens the running season. Rainy and cold weather will not be a challenge for runners

  Mar 31, 2023 | Download (PDF; 132 KB)

  This year's RunCzech running series will start in the best way possible. The Prague Half Marathon is taking Saturday with 12,000 people registered. The capacity is thus completely filled. The organizers and runners hope for not rainy weather on the Saturday morning. "There shouldn’t be such freezing conditions as last year. If it doesn't rain, we could see very fast times," said Tomas Mirovsky from the organizing company RunCzech. The Kenyan Benard Kimeli or Irine Jepchumba Kimais, who set a great time of 1:04:37 in Barcelona, belong to the main favourites this year. Czech top runners will be also present, led by Jiří Homoláč or Moira Stewart. The race will be broadcasted by CT Sport or can be watched via Pulse.tv streaming.