Volkswagen Prague Marathon
The Volkswagen Prague Marathon ranks among world's top ten marathons. It was awarded the IAAF Road Race Silver Label in 2008 and 2009. Thousands of runners from the Czech Republic and 71 countries from around the world took part in the race in 2008. Running directly through the center of this very beautiful medieval city and being supported by more then 30 music bands and dancers along the course makes the race an unforgettable experience!
Official Prize Money and Bonus Structure .pdf
Start list elite athletes .pdf
| date | start | length | finish | limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 2009 |
 Old Town Square 9:00 |
 42.195 km |
 Old Town Square |
 7 h |
Entry fee
Register and pay now and get a discount!
| date of registration | price |
|---|---|
| until December 31, 2008 | 55€ |
| until April 11, 2009 | 70€ |
| until May 5, 2009 |
80€ |
| at the Marathon Sport Expo | 100€ |
Bring your family
Each runner registered for the Prague Marathon will get one registration for the Volkswagen Family Minimarathon 4.2 km or the Allianz Eco Walk 2 km for free while picking up the start bag at the Marathon Sport Expo.
Entry fee includes
- start number with electronic chip (upon a 500 CZK / 20 EURO deposit)
- start bag
- official adidas T-shirt
- refreshment every 5 km + at the finish
- commemorative medal at the finish
- diploma + score sheet (within 4 weeks after the race)
- intermediate time at km 10/20/21.097/30 and at the finish
- start bag depository & changing room
- e-mail with performance info (real / official time)
- SMS with finish time
- live tracking, on-line ranking on www.praguemarathon.com
- online diploma
- Marathon Magazine
- free massage before and after the race – provided by ATVS PALESTRA
- free public transport on the day of the race (your start number is your ticket)
- discount coupons for selected adidas and Hervis shops
- discount for selected museums and historical sites
- TESCO PASTA PARTY + free beer on Saturday before the race
- Marathon Party after the race
- Marathon Music Festival – more than 20 bands and dancers at the start, along the course and at the finish
More details
Number of participants in 2008: 4 517
Male Prague marathon record: Elijah Lagat, KEN, 2h08’52” (1998)
Female Prague marathon record: Maura Viceconte, ITA, 2h26’33”(2001)
Pacemakers: 3h00’, 3h15’, 3h30’, 3h45’, 4h00’, 4h15’, 4h30’
Course certified IAAF/AIMS
Average temperature on the race day is 15,6°C
