Press releases 2023
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The running stars are preparing to assault records at the sold-out Prague Half Marathon
| Download (PDF; 129 KB)A huge crowd will hit the streets of Prague this Saturday. The Prague Half Marathon is back after a year, and in full power! It will feature thousands of runners, including pro athletes. Kenya's Benard Kimeli will be aiming for his third triumph in this race, while his compatriots and the local Jiří Homoláč are also looking to be at the front. One of the biggest stars on the women’s start list is Irine Jepchumba Kimais, who managed to win this year's half marathon in Barcelona with a time of 1:04:37. The race will start from Jan Palach Square on Saturday at 10:00 and it will be televised and streamed live.
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The 25th Junior Marathon is here. RunCzech fights childhood obesity with running.
| Download (PDF; 144 KB)The 25th edition of the Junior Marathon is just around the corner. The largest running race for high school students from all over the Czech Republic starts with semi-final rounds on 4 April in Pardubice, and will be run in all regional cities including the capital. The fastest schools will then advance to the international finals which will take place on May 7, the day of the famous Prague International Marathon. The non-profit project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and to motivate students to exercise and to participate in sports, activities which also motivate teens to refrain from alcohol, cigarettes and drugs. "Data on the increase in the number of children who are overweight or obese is alarming, with more than a quarter of children struggling with the problem. We are convinced that programs like the Junior Marathon can energize Czech youth, and raise more interest in sports, running and leading a healthy lifestyle. All of which has a positive effect on children's mental health," says Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech organizing committee.
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The EuroHeroes project is looking for new stars. It has already attracted over 11,000 runners from abroad
| Download (PDF; 143 KB)Europe used to be full of running idols. Emil Zátopek, Paula Radcliffe, Stefano Baldini... And The EuroHeroes wants to achieve the same goal again. "We want to make European athletes stand on the podium all over the world, also to highlight excellent regional athletes. Last but not least, we want them to inspire the next generation," says Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech Organising Committee.
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RunCzech and Pulse Put Viewers in the Director’s Seat for 2023.
| Download (PDF; 131 KB)Prague, Czech Republic. RunCzech, one of the largest and most respected running event organisers in Europe, has partnered with Pulse.tv as the official livestream partner for their 2023 race calendar including the prestigious Prague International Marathon and the Prague Half Marathon.
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Prague Half Marathon is sold out! The last remaining registrations can be purchased through charity partners
| Download (PDF; 135 KB)One of the most popular races in the world, the famous Prague Half Marathon, which takes place on April 1, is sold out. However, runners can still secure a spot in the race—and start down the road of completing the acclaimed SuperHalfs series, which includes half marathons in Valencia, Cardiff, Copenhagen and Lisbon—by buying a registration through one of our seven cooperating charity organizations. "The Prague Half Marathon is an extraordinary race in an incredibly beautiful and historic place, with an unforgettable atmosphere. This is a race that’s on almost every runner’s bucket list," says Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech Organizing Committee.
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Valentine's Run 2023
| Download (PDF; 127 KB)The running season is slowly starting and with it the RunCzech races. The first, more of a warm-up event, was the popular Valentine's Day Run, which took place on Saturday 11th February. Almost 500 runners gathered at the start in Prague's Stromovka. Vojtěch Horák was the first to finish the five-kilometre course after 17 minutes. "Traditionally, there was an amazing atmosphere here and the competitors enjoyed five kilometres. Now we are all looking forward to the Prague Half Marathon on 1 April," said Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech Organising Committee.
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Final Call for the Prague Half Marathon! Almost sold out!
| Download (PDF; 133 KB)Runners who want to take part in one of the most popular running events in the world should hurry. There are only a few registrations left for the 23rd running of the famous Prague Half Marathon, taking place on 1 April. "One of our most popular events traditionally gets sold out quickly. Everyone wants to experience the amazing atmosphere and race in the beautiful surroundings of the historic centre of Prague," says Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech organizing committee, which boasts the largest number of races awarded with World Athletics Road Race Labels of quality.
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RunCzech opens registrations for the UniCredit Prague Relay. Runners will experience two days of running joy
| Download (PDF; 136 KB)A celebration of movement, life and, of course, a good dose of competition. This is the UniCredit Prague Relay, a two-day running festival for which 6th edition RunCzech is now opening registrations. The unique race, in which friends or colleagues can measure their condition against others over four five-kilometre routes in the Stromovka Park, takes place on 27th and 28th June at the Prague Exhibition Centre. "There is always a unique summer atmosphere at this event. It is a great combination of healthy exercise and fun. We expect up to seven thousand runners during those two days," says Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech organizing committee, which also organizes the world-famous Prague Half Marathon and Prague International Marathon in Czech Republic´s capital city.
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The revolution in running continues! The Battle of the Teams will be part of this year's Prague International Marathon
| Download (PDF; 132 KB)The popular Battle of the Teams will take place again this year. Its intention is to connect professional athletes with All Runners. There is nothing like this at any other race. Once again, six special teams, headed by a group of elite athletes, will be competing for the win and, more importantly, for funds for charities. "Every participant who runs the marathon with us has a unique chance to sign up for one of the teams. It's a special and fun incentive that will give you a sense of belonging and teamwork," said Carlo Capalbo, President of the RunCzech Organizing Committee. The organizers will unveil the teams and their captains in the upcoming days. The Prague International Marathon will take place on May 7. Registrations are available on RunCzech.com.
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World Athletics Road Running Championships collaborates with SuperHalfs race series to drive mass participation
| Download (PDF; 186 KB)The World Athletics Road Running Championships, which will have its premiere in Riga, the capital city of Latvia, on September 30th and October 1st, 2023, starts collaboration with the SuperHalfs half-marathon series, comprising the leading half-marathon running events in Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff and Valencia. The collaboration aims to reach out to runners globally and encourage them to take part in the mass races of the inaugural World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga later this year.
