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!
Run
Volkswagen Prague Marathon 2009
10 May 2009 Prague Marathon
Marathon distance: 42.195 kilometres (26 miles 385 yards)
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 €.
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
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.
Volkswagen Corporate Marathon (Relay)
Volkswagen Corporate Marathon Relay:
3 × 10 km + 1 × 12.195 km3 × 10 km + 1 × 12.195 km
Four-member teams participate in the Corporate Marathon
Race. We announce the winners in the category of teams
and individuals based on their age and occupation.
Entry fee: 250 € per team (4 members)
Volkswagen Corporate Marathon (Team)
Team race 4 × 42.195 km (4 x marathon)
A new category has opened this year – when every member
of a team runs the whole course his finish time is
included in the final ranking of individuals as well as
the teams.
VolksWagen Family Minimarathon
MiniMarathon: 4.2 km
This race is designed for families and individuals who
want to take part in the marathon events. The
participants finish at the Old Town Square where they
can greet the marathon winners and enjoy the Marathon
Music Festival.
Part of the 4,2km Volkswagen Family Minimarathon is also
a charity project "Run for transplant". Half of the sum
collected from the starting fees will be donated to the
Karel Pavlík Foundation supporting organ donation and
transplants.
Entry fee: 10 € (free entry for children up to 15)
Allianz Eco Walk 2 km
If you don’t want to run, join the Marathon weekend and walk. You will enjoy Prague streets free of cars and support a good cause.
Entry fee is 5 €.
Children up to 15 and seniors over 65 do not pay.
Entry fee includes:
start number, start bag, official T-shirt, commemorative
medals, Marathon Magazine, Saturday TESCO PASTA PARTY +
free beer, discounts for selected museums and historical sites, free public transport in Prague on the race day
(your start number is your ticket), refreshments at the
finish, Marathon Music Festival
In-line Party 6.5 km
This In-line Party starts in front of the Marathon Sport
Expo and goes through a beautiful Stromovka park. It is
a non-competitive race designed for skaters of all
categories to express their passion for this wonderful
sport.
Entry fee: 10 € (children up to 15 do not pay)
Entry fee includes:
start number, start bag, official T-shirt, commemorative
medals, Marathon Magazine, Saturday PASTA PARTY + free
beer, discounts for selected museums and historical
sites,free public transport in Prague on the race day
(your start number is your ticket), refreshments at the
finish.
Prague Marathon images
Prague Marathon course map
2008 and 2009 Prague Marathon map:
Marathon course
Marathon Running
Start: Prague, Old Town Square
at 9:00
Length: 42.195 km
Finish: Old Town Square
Time limit: 7 hours
Race rules of Hervis Prague Half Marathon, Volkswagen Marathon
* Hervis Prague Half Marathon and Prague Volkswagen Marathon are open to
all runners over 18 years of age. Tesco Grand Prix
is open to all runners over 15 years of age. All
runners have to be officially registered. There are
no age limits for non-competitive running events.
* The race rules are adopted from the rules of the
International Association of Athletic Federations
(IAAF), the International Association Of Marathons
and Road Races (AIMS) and the Czech Athletic
Federation (ČAS).
* Qualification is separate for men's and women's
races. International rules of IAAF/ČAS apply to
veteran groups.
* The race will take place regardless of weather
conditions.
* Skates, bicycles and other vehicles are strictly
forbidden on the racecourse.
* It is the runner’s responsibility to be physically
fit and capable of completing the whole race.
* PIM is not liable for any damage to property or
injury incurred by participation in, or attendance
at, the event. Participants can buy an “ad hoc”
accident insurance provided by ALLIANZ directly at
the EXPO.
* The organizer has the right to close registration
without notice.
* Registration fee is final and non-refundable.
Marathon Expo
7 – 9 May 2009 Incheba Expo Praha, Industrial Palace
Thursday 7 May 12am – 8pm
Friday 8 May 10am – 8pm
Saturday 9 May 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10 May 8am – 9:30am – only registration for
Volkswagen Family Minimarathon
traditional Pasta Party on Saturday 9 May from 11am
till 6pm
Prague Marathon details
Timekeeping
Time will be measured by means of chips provided by the company Timing Data Service. Chips are a part of the start number that has to be securely fastened on the participant's chest. Chips are non-transferrable, they may not be reprogrammed or used for any other race. The chip deposit is € 20 / CZK 500. The deposit will be refunded immediately after the race at the technical support area or at PIM's office within 14 days after the race.
Start bag depository
The technical support area will be located near the
finish. In the technical support area you can find:
toilets, cloak rooms, start bag depository, washrooms,
chip deposit/refunds, massages.
Participants may deposit only the PIM start bags, which
they have received at the Expo, in the cloakroom.
NO OTHER BAGS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Information
Number of participants in 2008: 4 517
Male Prague marathon record: Elijah
Lagat, Kenya, 2h08’52” (1998)
Female Prague marathon record: Maura
Viceconte, Italy, 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
Marathon Taining
Check Your Prague Marathon Registration
You can check your registration with Surname, race
number or club
Prague Marathon entry check
Marathon medal 2009
enjoy the run
