Prague Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

30 April to 2 May 2027 · ExpectedPrague, Czechia

Prague Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Prague.

Tours in Prague Hotels for these dates

Airport to Start and finish: Old Town Square

Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro.

Start and finish in the Old Town Square.

Public transport directions to Start and finish: Old Town Square

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Žižkov and Vinohrady	Cheaper with good pubs.
Mid-range	Old Town and New Town	Walk to the sights.
Splurge	Malá Strana	Under the castle.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Czech Inn
Mid-range: Hotel Josef
Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Prague

Links search the nights from 29 April to 3 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 30 April to 2 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 28 April

Runners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.

Half-dayVltava river cruise Half day · Low walking · Family
Charles Bridge from the water.
EatLokál Tank beer and Czech food

Day before the race

Thursday 29 April

Runners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.

Easy outingCzech beer tasting Evening · Food · Nightlife
Pilsner and dark lagers.
EatU Fleků Brewery since 1499

Race day

Friday 30 April

Spectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.

Cheer pointCharles Bridge area along the Vltava.
Cheer pointOld Town Square at the finish.
EatManifesto Market Food stalls

Recovery day

Monday 3 May

Sore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.

Easy outingBlack light theatre Evening · Family · Indoor
Visual show without words.
Rain or heat backupJewish Quarter.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Low walking · Family

Vltava river cruise

Charles Bridge from the water.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Český Krumlov day trip

Fairytale town.

See times and prices

Evening · Family · Indoor

Black light theatre

Visual show without words.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Prague Castle tour

St Vitus and Golden Lane.

See times and prices

Prague Zoo.
Petřín funicular and mirror maze.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Czech beer tasting

Pilsner and dark lagers.

See times and prices

Evening · Family · Indoor

Black light theatre

Visual show without words.

See times and prices

Full day

Kutná Hora day trip

Bone church and silver town.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Český Krumlov day trip

Fairytale town.

See times and prices

After dark

Old Town and Vinohrady bars.

6 tours worth booking for Prague Marathon

Tour	Length	Good for
Vltava river cruise	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Kutná Hora day trip	Full day	Everyone
Český Krumlov day trip	Full day	Families
Prague Castle tour	Half day	Families
Czech beer tasting	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls
Black light theatre	Evening	Families, Bad weather

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Lokál Tank beer and Czech food
U Fleků Brewery since 1499
Manifesto Market Food stalls

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Evening · Family · Indoor

Black light theatre

Visual show without words.

See times and prices

National Museum.
Jewish Quarter.

Getting around on event days

Metro and trams; tickets by time, contactless on the app.

Day trips from Prague

Kutná Hora: 1 hour
Karlovy Vary: 2 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Prague Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Prague Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 30 April to 2 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Start and finish: Old Town Square?

Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro. Start and finish in the Old Town Square.

Where should I stay for Prague Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Old Town and New Town: Walk to the sights.

What else can we do around Prague Marathon?

Good short outings in Prague include Prague Castle tour, Vltava river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Prague Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Prague Castle tour, Vltava river cruise, Český Krumlov day trip. Prague Zoo.

How far is Start and finish: Old Town Square from Prague centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Start and finish in the Old Town Square.

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