ORLEN Prague Marathon
Prague, Czechia · Sunday 4 May 2025
The ORLEN Prague Marathon takes place in May 2025 on a trail surface through Prague, Czechia, covering the full 42.2 kilometre distance with gently rolling terrain and minimal elevation change that keeps the course relatively forgiving. This is a RunCzech organized event, part of an established running series that caters to both competitive racers and recreational runners, with extensive support infrastructure including live streaming and a mobile app for tracking. The flat to rolling nature of the course makes it suitable for runners of varying abilities, though the trail surface means you'll want to prepare your feet and legs accordingly rather than assuming road-running fitness will translate directly. Registration transfer is available if your plans change, and the race sits within a broader ecosystem of running communities and events, so you'll have access to RunCzech's support systems before and after race day. Given that this is a spring marathon in a central European city, weather conditions should be mild, making it a realistic target for solid training and execution.
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Adjusted Time
4:35:14
Time difference: +35.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain150m
Elevation High209m
Elevation Low183m
ORLEN Prague Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
ORLEN Prague Marathon is a full marathon held in Prague, Czechia, scheduled for Sunday 4 May 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 150m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 209m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official ORLEN Prague Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 150m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 183m to 209m above sea level (26m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
ORLEN Prague Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is ORLEN Prague Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for ORLEN Prague Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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