Marathon runners will run through Prague after three years, and the event will require traffic restrictions
/ PHOTO GALLERY / On Sunday, the rhythm of life in the heart of Prague will change radically for a few hours. The main role will be played by the participants of the 26th Prague International Marathon, who will create a three-year cover break. The start of the endurance race, which will lead along the roads in the city districts of Prague 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8, is at 9 o’clock on the Old Town Square, where the finish line will be. The race is expected to end around 4 pm.
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Prague Marathon in 2019.
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The route of one of the most prestigious long-distance runs on the planet will first lead north to the Libeň Bridge, then the participants will run to Podolí and Smíchov, from where they will head again to Holešovice and finally along the river to the finish line near the Astronomical Clock. No parking will apply to the entire race route and related roads.
Traffic restrictions and changes are always forced by the event only for the necessary time according to the course of the race in specific locations. For example, from approximately 9.20 to 13.35, tram line number 14 in the section Palmovka – Bílá labuť will be diverted in both directions via the stops Invalidovna and Florenc in the section Karlovo náměstí – Náměstí Bratří Synků then via the stop IP Pavlova.
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Due to the marathon run, there were also three temporary tram stops and one bus stop. An alternative bus service marked X3 will run between Dvorec and Budějovická. A total of 15 tram and five bus lines will affect the timetable and regime modifications. Restrictions will not start before 7:30 a.m. and all public transportation will return to normal shortly after 4 p.m.
The organizer of the Volkswagen Marathon Prague offers the public a free traffic-information telephone line. Until Saturday, the number 800 165 102 is always in operation from 9 am to 6 pm, on the day of the race, from 8 am to 4 pm, two lines will be available: 800 165 102 and 800 100 991.
Thousands of runners and deadlines
Thousands of runners from dozens of countries have already registered for the cross-country race. The entry fee for CMK members is currently 1900 crowns. An accompanying family run of 2.5 kilometers is available to visitors.
It starts after nine o’clock in the Republic Square and ends less than an hour later in the Old Town Square. Those who do not believe in overcoming the entire length of over 42 kilometers can run only half and take part in the doubles race. A group race for marathon runners is also a novelty.
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“We perceive that this event is a magnet for sports-oriented tourists from all over the world and our city is strongly promoted. We are always looking forward to this event. Prague is open to runners from all over the world. It is sport that can unite us, “said Vít Šimral (Pirates), Councilor for Education and Sport.
According to politicians and organizers, running races bring considerable economic benefits and promotion to Prague. These events attract tens of thousands of visitors, including accompanying participants, who directly spend several million crowns a year in Prague. Hundreds of millions of people can watch TV from the historic center.