Czechia
Prague Marathon 2027
Sunday 2 May 2027 · confirmed date
191 days to go
Key facts
- Race day
- Sunday 2 May 2027
- Confirmed by the organisers
- Start
- 08:00
- local time
- Course
- Mostly flat · Loop
- Old Town Square to Old Town Square
- Course record, men
- 2:05:09
- Alexander Mutiso, 2023
- Course record, women
- 2:19:46
- Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, 2019
- Finishers
- 7,631
- in 2025
- First held
- 1995
The race
About the Prague Marathon
The Prague Marathon has been run since 1995 and is organised by RunCzech, since 2026 under the Vodafone name. It starts and finishes on Old Town Square, in the middle of a UNESCO-listed historic centre, and crosses the Vltava several times on the way.
It is also a fast race: the men's course record is 2:05:09 (Alexander Mutiso, 2023) and the women's is 2:19:46 (Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, 2019). With an 08:00 start, live music along the course and a compact route, it suits runners who want a spring marathon with both scenery and a realistic chance of a good time.
Course
The Prague Marathon course
From Old Town Square the route heads down Pařížská Street and over the Čech Bridge, and between the 2nd and 3rd kilometres you cross the Charles Bridge. The early kilometres take you through Malá Strana below the castle, then the course follows the Vltava embankments, crossing the river several times and passing the National Theatre and the Dancing House.
Much of the race runs along the river on both banks, with some turnaround sections. There are cobbled stretches in the historic centre, but most of the course is asphalt and close to flat. The finish is back on Old Town Square.
Race-day weather
Early-May mornings in Prague are usually mild, around 8–16°C at the 08:00 start, warming through the morning.
Train
Training for the Prague Marathon 2027
27 weeks to go. A marathon plan runs 12 to 24 weeks and ends on race week. Here is when each one starts.
| Plan | Starts on |
|---|---|
| 24 weeks | Monday 16 November 2026 |
| 20 weeks | Monday 14 December 2026 |
| 16 weeks | Monday 11 January 2027 |
| 12 weeks | Monday 8 February 2027 |
For this course
Prague is mostly flat but has cobbled stretches, bridge ramps and plenty of turns, so include some runs on uneven surfaces and practise cornering without losing rhythm. Your build-up runs through late winter and early spring, and by early May the morning can warm up quickly, so practise drinking on the move. The 08:00 start means an early breakfast: rehearse it before your long runs.
See the marathon pace chart or a sample sub-4 plan.
Print a pace band for the Prague Marathon, with the race clock at every kilometre.
Entry
How to get a place
Entries are made online through the organiser RunCzech, and registration for the 2027 race is already open. Places are limited, so it is worth signing up early.
Every marathon lottery date for 2027 → Which marathons have no lottery? →Organised by RunCzech
Official websiteQuestions
Frequently asked
When is the Prague Marathon 2027?
The Prague Marathon 2027 is on Sunday 2 May 2027. The organisers have confirmed the date.
When should I start training for the Prague Marathon?
Count back from race day: a 16-week plan for the 2027 edition starts on 11 January 2027, a 20-week plan on 14 December 2026. Most runners need 16 to 20 weeks; 12 is the shortest block worth doing.
Is the Prague Marathon fast?
It can be. The course is mostly flat and the records are 2:05:09 and 2:19:46, but cobbled stretches, bridges and turns make it a little less smooth than the very fastest courses.
Does the Prague Marathon cross the Charles Bridge?
Yes. Runners cross the Charles Bridge early in the race, between the 2nd and 3rd kilometres.
Is it still the Volkswagen Prague Marathon?
No. Since 2026 the race has been run as the Vodafone Prague Marathon by the organiser RunCzech.
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