Prague Marathon to bring major traffic restrictions across city centre on Sunday

One of Prague’s biggest sporting events will take place this Sunday, May 3, when thousands of runners from around the world will take part in the 31st edition of the Prague Marathon.

The race will involve widespread traffic restrictions affecting cars, trams and buses, with six Prague bridges impacted. While technical facilities for the event will be concentrated in the lower part of Wenceslas Square, the movement of thousands of runners through city streets is expected to affect traffic flow until 3 p.m., when the event is officially due to end.

Traffic arrangements in the Czech capital will begin changing early in the morning. Police officers and city wardens will gradually close and reopen sections of roads between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., depending on the progress of the front and rear of the race field.

To ensure runners’ safety, 33 medical stations will be deployed along the route.

A free public information line is available for questions regarding specific traffic restrictions at 800 165 102, with an additional hotline operating on Sunday at 800 100 991.