The 2026 ORLEN Prague Marathon (31st edition) starts at 09:00 on 3 May 2026, winding through the heart of Prague across landmarks like Old Town, the Charles Bridge, and the Vltava River. It’s a World Athletics Elite Label race featuring a flat-leaning certified course, chip timing, multiple hydration/aid stations, medical support, and full road closures. In addition to the main marathon, there is the “ČT 2Run” option (two runners each run a half), a “Marathon Pair” variant, a dm Family Mile (Saturday), and a dm Bambini run for kids. The event is organized under the RunCzech umbrella and draws both elite and recreational runners, offering a vibrant city marathon weekend atmosphere.
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The Pair Marathon is a relay format in which two runners divide the full marathon distance. It occurs on 3 May 2026, under the same organizing body RunCzech, following the same route and finish line as the solo marathon.
Organized by RunCzech, the ORLEN Prague Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 3 May 2026, starting at 09:00 AM in Prague, Czech Republic. It is a World Athletics Elite Label road marathon that runs through Prague’s historic centre—including Charles Bridge, Old Town, and Wenceslas Square—on a fully closed, certified course.
Also part of the Prague Marathon weekend, the ČT 2Run format allows runners (or pairs) to cover the marathon distance in two half-segments. It’s held on 3 May 2026 with the same start time and infrastructure as the main marathon.
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FAQs
What is the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
How long is the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
Where does the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair take place?
What is the elevation gain of the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
How can I prepare for the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
How do I choose the right training plan for the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
The Pair Marathon is a relay format in which two runners divide the full marathon distance. It occurs on 3 May 2026, under the same organizing body RunCzech, following the same route and finish line as the solo marathon.
The ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair is 42km long.
The ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair takes place in Prague, Czechia.
Runna classifies the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
The Pair Marathon is a relay format in which two runners divide the full marathon distance. It occurs on 3 May 2026, under the same organizing body RunCzech, following the same route and finish line as the solo marathon.
How long is the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
The ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair is 42km long.
Where does the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair take place?
The ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair takes place in Prague, Czechia.
What is the elevation gain of the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
Runna classifies the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the ORLEN Prague Marathon Pair ?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
How long is the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
Where does the ORLEN Prague Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
How can I prepare for the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
Organized by RunCzech, the ORLEN Prague Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 3 May 2026, starting at 09:00 AM in Prague, Czech Republic. It is a World Athletics Elite Label road marathon that runs through Prague’s historic centre—including Charles Bridge, Old Town, and Wenceslas Square—on a fully closed, certified course.
The ORLEN Prague Marathon is 42km long.
The ORLEN Prague Marathon takes place in Prague, Czechia.
Runna classifies the ORLEN Prague Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
Organized by RunCzech, the ORLEN Prague Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 3 May 2026, starting at 09:00 AM in Prague, Czech Republic. It is a World Athletics Elite Label road marathon that runs through Prague’s historic centre—including Charles Bridge, Old Town, and Wenceslas Square—on a fully closed, certified course.
How long is the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
The ORLEN Prague Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the ORLEN Prague Marathon take place?
The ORLEN Prague Marathon takes place in Prague, Czechia.
What is the elevation gain of the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
Runna classifies the ORLEN Prague Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the ORLEN Prague Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
How long is the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
Where does the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run take place?
What is the elevation gain of the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
How can I prepare for the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
How do I choose the right training plan for the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
Also part of the Prague Marathon weekend, the ČT 2Run format allows runners (or pairs) to cover the marathon distance in two half-segments. It’s held on 3 May 2026 with the same start time and infrastructure as the main marathon.
The ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run is 21km long.
The ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run takes place in Prague, Czechia.
Runna classifies the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
Also part of the Prague Marathon weekend, the ČT 2Run format allows runners (or pairs) to cover the marathon distance in two half-segments. It’s held on 3 May 2026 with the same start time and infrastructure as the main marathon.
How long is the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
The ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run is 21km long.
Where does the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run take place?
The ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run takes place in Prague, Czechia.
What is the elevation gain of the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
Runna classifies the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the ORLEN Prague ČT 2Run?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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