Upcoming Sport Events in Prague
Sport Events in Prague
Prague is not just about sightseeing. There are several marathons throughout a year. And many people love to connect a pleasant visit to the beautiful city full of history with a good workout.
Today we’re going to take a look at some upcoming sport events in Prague.
Volkswagen Marathon Prague 2015
When: 2.5.2015, 9:00
The Volkswagen Marathon is not just the most popular of the sport events in Prague, it without a doubt belongs to one of the most beautiful marathons in Europe. Why? It’s a wonderful combination of sightseeing, workout and fun. Clear proof of its popularity is the fact that tickets are usually sold within few days, even though capacity of this run is 10,000 runners. Well, they know how to do it – the organizers have had 21 years to find out how to do it best. The run traditionally starts at the Old Town Square, right next to the famous Astronomical Clock goes across the Charles Bridge and follows riverside with beautiful panoramic views of Prague Castle and many other significant sights. The marathon has several options – you can run in teams as well as relays. For details check out official website www.runczech.com .
The Color Run
When: 30.5.2015
Some of you will know this run very well. It’s super popular in US as well as many other countries around the world. It’s often described as the “Happiest 5k on the Planet”. Official promotion says that it’s a run celebrating healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community. It’s more about the joy and craziness than about your race time. As the name suggests, bright and shiny colors color runners every kilometer. So by the end of the race, you’re covered from head to your toe.
Official website: www.thecolorrun.cz/en