Looking for a new year’s challenge that combines a fast course with a scenic setting and a fantastic atmosphere?
From the picturesque city of Naples in Italy to the stunning capital of Prague in the Czech Republic, these are two great places for distance runners looking to target events next year.
Registrations are now open for this trio of top races…
Naples City Half Marathon – February 23
Prague Half Marathon – April 5
Run Czech Prague Marathon – May 4
It The urban half of Naples Marathon is a great early season target for runners and has a fast and scenic course. February is the perfect time to run in this part of Italy, with temperatures of 12-15C expected along this mostly coastal route. Also keep an eye out for the famous Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Britons competing in Naples 2024 include: Emil Keires clocked a PB of 60:01 A few months before finishing fourth in the Paris Olympic marathon.
Downtown Napoli (Czech Republic)
Italian records have been set on this course as well, and if you want a post-tournament meal, where better than a pizza house?
Naples also has seven castles, intriguing catacombs, one of the most used funiculars in the world, a 13th-century church and Europe’s largest port.
Half of Prague (Rung. Czech)
It Prague Half Marathon It will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025 and is part of the prestigious Super Halfs series. This year it saw 15,500 runners from 115 countries conquer this fast-paced race. a stunning 58:24 by Sebastian So.
Prague has been a popular destination for stag and hen parties for years, but it’s also flooded with runners, especially in the spring.
At the time of writing, it is 70% full and is expected to be full in November.
Prague Marathon (Czech Republic)
It Prague Marathon It will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025 with an expected line-up of 10,000 runners. The event, which was first held in 1995, starts and finishes in the Old Town Square and sees entrants run down the W.Ltava River and across the iconic Charles Bridge.
This year, 53% of the runners were from outside the Czech Republic, making it a truly international field with runners from 91 different countries. Register now to take advantage of the early access fee.
Race aside, Prague has around 150 museums, galleries and historical sites. The city is not a pretty face either, as it is one of the greenest cities in Europe, with more than half of its territory covered by parks, forests and gardens. Perfect for runners.
Register for these races here…
Naples City Half Marathon – February 23
Prague Half Marathon – April 5
Run Czech Prague Marathon – May 4
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