Prague will host its annual marathon this Sunday, May 3, with thousands of runners expected to pass through the city center, triggering traffic restrictions throughout the day.

The 31st edition of the race begins at 8:00 a.m. in Old Town Square. From there, runners will move through some of the city’s most visited areas, following a route that stretches across both banks of the Vltava River.

The course leads from Old Town Square along Pařížská Street, across Čechův Most, and into Malá Strana. Participants will cross Charles Bridge before continuing north along the river toward Holešovice and Libeň.

The return leg brings runners back toward the center and further south to Podolí before looping back. The full distance remains the standard 42.195 kilometers.

Traffic restrictions across Prague

Drivers should expect significant disruptions across central Prague for most of Sunday. Key roads will be closed at different times throughout the day, with some restrictions starting early in the morning and lasting into the afternoon.

Among the affected locations are Pařížská Street, Národní Street, Smetanovo nábřeží, and Charles Bridge. Public transport will also be adjusted, and organizers recommend using the metro where possible.

Full closures will apply on a number of streets, including:

• 17. listopadu Street from 7:30 to 8:50
• Celetná Street from 6:00 to 16:00
• Čechův Most from 7:30 to 8:30
• Dvořákovo nábřeží between nám. Curieových and Ludvík Svoboda Embankment from 7:30 to 15:00
• Jiráskovo náměstí from 8:00 to 10:45
• Charles Bridge from 7:30 to 8:45
• Klárov from 7:30 to 8:50
• Kosárkovo nábřeží from 7:30 to 14:00
• Křižovnická Street from 7:30 to 13:45
• Mánes Bridge from 7:30 to 14:00
• Masarykovo nábřeží from 8:00 to 10:50
• Legion Bridge from 8:00 to 13:30
• Mostecká Street from 7:30 to 8:45
• 28. října and Národní streets from 8:00 to 10:40
• Na Příkopě from 8:00 to 10:30
• nám. Curieových from 7:30 to 15:00
• Ovocný trh from 5:00 to 16:00
• Pařížská Street from 7:00 to 16:15
• Jirásek Bridge from 8:20 to 10:50
• Smetanovo nábřeží from 8:00 to 13:30
• Těšnov Tunnel and Ludvík Svoboda Embankment from 7:30 to 15:00
• Tomášská Street from 7:30 to 8:45
• Valdštejnská Street from 7:30 to 8:45
• Old Town Square from 7:00 to 16:15
• Prašná brána from 8:00 to 10:30

Parking will also be restricted along the entire route starting Saturday, May 2. Vehicles left in restricted zones risk being towed.

Organizers have published alternative routes for drivers, and information lines will be available for updates throughout the weekend.

Traffic information lines will operate from April 27 to May 2 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at 800 165 102. On race day, May 3, lines will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 800 100 991 and 800 165 102.

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