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The Prague Half Marathon, taking place Saturday, April 5, will bring significant road closures and parking restrictions as thousands of amateur and professional runners from all over the world take to the streets.
Which parts of Prague will be affected?
The race, which begins at 10 a.m. on Bubenské nábřeží in Holešovice, will impact traffic across Prague 1, 2, 5, 7, and 8—primarily near the Vltava River. The finish line is also located at Bubenské nábřeží, with the event finishing around 1 p.m.
The City of Prague has warned in a press release that parking bans will be enforced in advance, and any vehicles left in restricted areas will be towed to ensure runner safety. Police will direct traffic along the race route, with rolling closures occurring between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Which roads will be impacted?
Several important and large streets will be affected. In Prague 1, closures include Čechův most, Curieových náměstí, 17. listopadu Street, Jana Palacha náměstí, Křižovnická, Smetanovo nábřeží, Legií Bridge, Masarykovo nábřeží, and more. Prague 2 will see restrictions on Jiráskův most and Rašínovo nábřeží.
Prague 5 will experience closures on Janáčkovo nábřeží, Zborovská, and Strakonická streets. In Prague 7 and 8, affected roads include Bubenská, Hlávkův most, Libeň Bridge, and Rohanské nábřeží, among others.
Will trams and buses be hit?
In short, very much so. The race will significantly disrupt tram and bus services throughout the city. Routes operating along the marathon course will be either rerouted or temporarily suspended during the event.
Over 15 tram lines—including routes 1,2,14, and 22—will be either closed or rerouted from Friday night until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. More than 20 bus routes, such as 76, 194, and 207, will also be hit.
Inputting your journey on the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) website—available in English—will allow you to check whether your commute or planned route will be disrupted. You may also plan your route and see all changes via the PID Lítačka phone app.
Metro services will remain operational and may be reinforced to accommodate increased passenger demand, DPP says. City officials recommend using the metro as the primary mode of transport during the marathon hours.
Residents of and visitors to Prague will also need to prepare for the Prague Marathon this year, which takes place Sunday, May 4.
