Sunday, May 3, 2026
Source: https://www.runczech.com/en
The 31st edition of the Vodafone Prague Marathon took place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM CEST from the iconic Old Town Square. The 42.195 km course took runners through the historic heart of the city, crossing the Vltava River via several bridges including the famous Charles Bridge.
🏆 Elite Race Results
The 2026 race saw two impressive debutants claim victory in the elite categories, overcoming warm conditions with temperatures reaching 22°C.
Men’s Race
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Wendemu Tsegu Berehanu | Ethiopia | 2:07:31 |
| 2nd Place | Felix Kipkoech | Kenya | 2:07:45 |
| 3rd Place | Andualem Belay Shiferaw | Ethiopia | 2:07:59 |
Berehanu ran a well-judged race, going through the halfway mark in 1:01:48 before powering away from pre-race favorite Justus Kipkorir Limo in the final kilometers to secure the win.
Women’s Race
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | Millicent Jelimo | Kenya | 2:24:20 |
| 2nd Place | Janet Ruguru Gichumbi | Kenya | 2:26:41 |
| 3rd Place | Angela Jemesunde Tanui | Kenya | 2:27:45 |
In a stunning performance, Millicent Jelimo won her first-ever marathon by over two minutes. Her victory completed a Kenyan podium sweep, with Angela Jemesunde Tanui—who had run the Prague Half Marathon earlier in the year—taking third.
🇨🇿 Czech National Championship Results
The marathon also served as the Czech National Championship race.
Men’s Domestic Podium:
- Gold: Yann Havlena (2:17:48)
- Silver: Vít Pavlišta (2:21:23)
- Bronze: David Vaš (2:23:03)
Women’s Domestic Podium:
- Gold: Michaela Brtníčková (2:42:27)
- Silver: Eva Filipiová (2:43:54)
- Bronze: Laura Matulová (2:46:29)
ℹ️ Event Facts & Figures
- Participants: The race reached its full capacity of 11,800 runners.
- Weather: Warmer than usual conditions (approx. 22°C / 72°F) meant the course records (2:05:09 for men, 2:19:46 for women) went unchallenged this year.
- Traffic: Major traffic restrictions were in place across central Prague, including on six bridges, until the official finish at 15:00 CET (3:00 PM).
