The renowned Generali Prague Half Marathon, part of the RunCzech series and famous for its fast course and record-breaking times, is set to kick off in just two weeks, on Saturday, April 5. With 16,000 registered runners, it stands as the largest half marathon in Central and Eastern Europe.
“We are thrilled to see such a high level of participation, highlighting the global appeal of this race. The event reached its full capacity exceptionally quickly, with all entries selling out nearly six months in advance,” said Jiří Nečásek, Marketing Director of RunCzech.
This year marks the 25th edition of the race, which is once again part of the prestigious SuperHalfs series. This unique series has been guiding endurance runners through some of Europe’s most enchanting cities. Following Lisbon and Prague, SuperHalfs will move on to Berlin, before heading to Copenhagen, Cardiff,
and culminating in Valencia—home to five of the fastest women’s half marathon performances and seven of the top ten men’s times in history.
The 2025 edition of Generali Prague Half is set to deliver world-class performances, with realistic expectations of new race records in both the men’s (58:24) and women’s (1:04:52) categories. The women’s record, set eight years ago by Joyceline Jepkosgei of the RunCzech Racing Team, was a historic moment for the sport, as she became the first woman ever to complete a half marathon in under 65 minutes. The flat and fast 21.097 km course promises another year of outstanding results. The race will start once again at Bubenské nábřeží, just outside the entrance to Holešovice Market, which will also serve as the finish line and the hub for the Half Marathon Running EXPO. Approximately 13 km of the route runs directly along the Vltava River, with runners crossing it four times over four different bridges. Along
the way, they will pass seven refreshment stations and hydration points. To keep spirits high, fifteen live music points will be evenly distributed along the course, adding to the unique atmosphere of the event.
The international scope of the race is reflected in its start list, with runners from 125 countries across all continents registered. More than half of the participants are coming from abroad, with Germany sending the largest contingent. The gender breakdown stands at 60% men and 40% women, while nearly one-third of all runners fall into the 31–40 age group.
Some fascinating statistics further illustrate the scale of the event. Participants are expected to consume over 40,000 bananas and more than 10,000 oranges during the race. Hydration will be well taken care of, with approximately 21,000 liters of water and 12,000 liters of isotonic drinks available. To secure their race bibs, runners will use around 62,000 safety pins. Meanwhile, nearly 3,500 barriers will be placed along the course to guide the runners to the finish line.
