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The Volkswagen Prague Marathon is considered one of the world’s 10 best. It always features a star-studded field. It is a fast, flat comfortable course. And for the shear spectacle and beauty there are probably not more then four or five that can match it. Marathons are typically consciousness – expanding
Volkswagen Prague Marathon – Running one in Prague? Surrounded by so much grandeur and antiquity? It is magic!
The Volkswagen Prague Marathon is considered one of the world’s 10 best. It always features a star-studded field. It is a fast, flat comfortable course. And for the shear spectacle and beauty there are probably not more then four or five that can match it.
Marathons are typically consciousness – expanding experiences. Running one in Prague?
Surrounded by so much grandeur and antiquity? It is magic!
Date
May 11, 2008
Start
Pařížska Street (Old Town Square) at 9:00 a.m.
Finish
Rudolfinum Concert Hall
Time limit
6 hours (possibly 8)
Entry fee
Register now and get the best price!!!
term of registration price
Until December 31, 2007 50 €
Until April 11, 2008 60 €
Until May 7, 2008 70 €
In person at the EXPO 90 €
Bring your family – they will run for free
While picking up the start number at the Marathon Sport Expo each runner registered for the Prague Marathon 2008 will get one registration for any of the Fun runs for FREE!
Entry fee includes
* start number with electronic chip
* start bag
* official adidas T-shirt (Response Collection)
* refreshment / sponge points
* medal
* diploma + result book (within 3 weeks after the race)
* deposit bag & changing room
* e-mail with performance info (real / official time)
* SMS with finish time (6 languages)
* live tracking, on-line ranking on www.praguemarathon.com
* on-line diploma with int. time on 5,10,15
* Marathon Magazine
* free Czech beer
* pre-race beer party
* free public transport during the race day
* free massage before and after the race
* discount coupons from adidas, Hervis sport shops and other partners discount coupons
* discount into selected museums and historical sites
* Marathon Music Festival along the course and at the start/finish
* Pasta Party on Saturday before the race
Other details
Participants in 2007: 4 167
Man event record: Elijah Lagat, KEN, 2h08’52” (1998)
Woman event record: Maura Viceconte, ITA, 2h26’33”(2001)
Pacemakers: 3h00’, 3h15’, 3h30’, 3h45’, 4h00’, 4h15’, 4h30’
IAAF/AIMS certified course
Average temperature on the race day is 18°C
The start bag can be picked up at the Marathon Sport Expo center from May 8th to 10th, 2008
Intermediate time at km 10/20/21.097/30 and finish
Run and enjoy the view of Charles Bridge, Rudolfinum Opera House,National Theatre, Vyšehrad, Prague Castle and all the most beautiful sites of Prague’s historic center.
Marathon Party – Sunday, May 11, 2008
After such a challenging experience come and enjoy yourself the Marathon Party at the Marathon Sport Expo, starting at 7.30 p.m – FREE BEER GUARANTEED!
