In this article, I decided to give an overview of the interesting half marathons that take place throughout the year in the Czech Republic, when, where they take place and what they can offer to runners.
- Official name: Prague Half Marathon
- Venue: Prague
- Date: April
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: runczech.com
“Prague Half Marathon” - is an annual 21-kilometre race that takes place in April in the heart of Europe - the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. It is this race that opens the summer season. A record number of participants from all over the world always take part in the sporting event, which is why the half marathon is considered one of the largest in Central Europe. Its main highlight is, of course, the route that runs through the historic part of the city. Registration for the race takes place on the official website of the half marathon.
- Official name: Pardubice Wine Half Marathon
- Venue: Pardubice
- Date: April
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: pardubickyvinarskypulmaraton.cz
“Pardubice Wine Half Marathon” - is a half marathon that takes place every April in the Czech city of Pardubice, which is located in a low-lying area on the Labe River (Elbe). The half marathon route consists of two laps that run through the old and modern parts of the city. At the end, all participants run through the 16th-century Green Gate to the finish line in front of the magnificent Town Hall in the Old Town. The event also includes 10-kilometre and 1.7-kilometre running competitions. To participate, you need to apply on the official website and pay the registration fee depending on the date of registration and the chosen course.
- Official name: Nymbursky Half Marathon
- Venue: Nymburk
- Date: April
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: nymburskypulmaraton.cz
“Nymbursky Half Marathon” - is an annual 21.1 kilometre race that takes place every fourth Sunday in April in Nymburk, a small Czech town on the banks of the Elbe River. The route of the half marathon passes through its central streets, city park, bicycle path along the waterfront and two bridges. To participate in the half marathon, you need to submit your application on the official website of the sporting event and pay the registration fee.
- Official name: Krajsky Half Marathon
- Venue: Plzen
- Date: April
- Distances: 21 and 10 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: pulmaraton.plzensky-kraj.cz
“Krajsky Half Marathon” - is a 21-kilometre road race held every spring in April in the Czech city of Pilsen, which is world-famous for its Pilsner beer and the Skoda factory, which was founded there in 1859. The sporting event also includes competitions in other running distances, including 10 and 5 kilometres. The half marathon route passes through rural areas and surrounding villages. The start and finish are located at the Skodaland sports complex in the southern part of the city near the reservoir. To take part in the half marathon, you need to submit your application online on the official website and pay the registration fee.
- Official name: Brno Half Marathon
- Venue: Brno
- Date: April
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: behejbrno.com
“Brno Half Marathon” - is an annual half marathon held in the Czech city of Brno in April. The event also includes 5 and 10 kilometre races. To take part in the competition, you need to submit your application on the official website of the running event and pay the registration fee.
- Official name: Karlovy Vary Half Marathon
- Venue: Karlovy Vary
- Date: May
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: runczech.com
“Karlovy Vary Half Marathon” - is an annual half marathon that has been held since 2013 in May in a resort town in western Bohemia, known worldwide for its thermal waters. According to the IAAF road race evaluation system, it has been awarded the "IAAF Gold Label". The half marathon is also part of the "RunCzech" series of races. Every year, more than 4000 participants from all over the world take part in the sporting event. The starting and finishing points are located at the same point - Nabrezi Osvobozeni. The route runs through the centre of Karlovy Vary and along the Ohře River.
- Official name: Olomouc Half Marathon
- Venue: Olomouc
- Date: June
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: runczech.com
“Olomouc Half Marathon” - is an annual 21-kilometre race that takes place in June in a small, cosy Czech town in the Moravian province, which is very similar to Prague. The 21-kilometre race has been held here since 2009 and has the "IAAF Gold Label" status. Every year, they bring together more than 6 thousand participants from around the world. The half marathon route is almost completely flat. It starts and ends at the same point "Horni Square" and runs through the city centre. The half marathon course is mostly asphalt with small sections of paving stones.
- Official name: Half Marathon Zlin
- Venue: Zlín
- Date: June
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: zlinskypulmaraton.cz
“Half Marathon Zlin” - is another half marathon that takes place every June in the Czech Republic in the industrial city of Zlin, which straddles both banks of the Drzevnice River in the east of the country. Participation in this sporting event can be combined with another interesting event that has been taking place here since the 60s of the last century - the famous film festival. The route runs through the streets of the city, along the embankment and even through the territory of the Bata Shoes factory. The programme includes not only a 21-kilometre race, but also competitions in other distances.
- Official name: Ceske Budejovice Half Marathon
- Venue: Ceske Budejovice
- Date: June
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: runczech.com
“Ceske Budejovice Half Marathon” - is a half marathon that has been held since 2011 in the southern city of České Budějovice. According to the IAAF road running competition evaluation system, the marathon has the "IAAF Gold Label" status. Every year, about 36,000 athletes take part in it. The half marathon is also part of the RunCzech series of races. The half marathon route runs through the city centre, with the start and finish at the same point on the "Namesti Premysla Otakara II" square.
- Official name: Usti nad Labem Half Marathon
- Venue: Ustí nad Labem
- Date: September
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: runczech.com
“Usti nad Labem Half Marathon” - is an annual 21.1 kilometre race held in September in Usti nad Labem. The competition has the golden status of the "IAAF Road Race Gold Label". The route runs through the city centre, along the Elbe River embankment. The time limit for covering the main course is 3 hours. In addition to the half marathon, the programme also includes a relay race, a family race and 2RUN.
- Official name: Havlickobrodsky Half Marathon
- Venue: Havlichkuv Brod
- Date: September
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: hbpulmaraton.cz
“Havlickobrodsky Half Marathon” - is an annual running competition held in September in the small Czech town of Havlickuv Brod since 2013. The programme includes races for athletes of all ages and fitness levels. The route of the main race consists of four laps that run along both banks of the Sazava River and the main square of the town.
- Official name: Half Marathon Moravskym krasem
- Venue: Blansko
- Date: September
- Distances: 21 kilometers
- Route limit: 3 hours
- Entry fee: from 20 $
- Website: askblansko.cz
“Half Marathon Moravskym krasem” - is an annual half marathon race that takes place on the territory of the Moravian Beauty landscape reserve with more than 1,000 limestone caves. The half marathon route starts and ends on the main square of Blansko, an industrial centre with a population of over 20 thousand people. The half marathon route consists of two loops that run through the city centre and then reach the Punka River valley and the Punka Caves.