Generali Prague Half Marathon to Cause Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions on Saturday

On Saturday, Prague’s city centre will once again turn into a racecourse: up to 17,000 participants from around the world are expected at the Generali Prague Half Marathon. Alongside the sporting atmosphere, residents and road users should be prepared for disruptions.

For the 26th time, the Generali Prague Half Marathon will take runners over 21.0975 kilometres through the historic centre of the Czech capital on Saturday, 28 March 2026. The route runs along the Vltava and passes through several central districts, including Prague 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8.

The race will start at 10:00 at Bubenské nábřeží in Holešovice, which also serves as the finish area. The event is expected to conclude around 13:00. The organisational and technical hub of the race is once again located in the nearby Holešovická tržnice and has been expanded compared to last year.

In the interest of participant safety, extensive measures will already be in place in advance. Parking will be prohibited along the route, and any vehicles not removed will be towed away. During the race, affected roads will be fully closed to traffic. Between 9:00 and 13:30, roads and intersections will be closed in stages and reopened as quickly as possible after the runners have passed. Traffic management will be handled by the police in cooperation with the municipal police.

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Additional restrictions will apply around the start and finish areas from Friday. Bubenské nábřeží between Komunardů and Argentinská will be closed from Friday, 6:00, until Saturday, 20:00. Further restrictions will also affect Jateční and Komunardů streets, among others.

The city centre will be particularly affected. In Prague 1, closures will apply, among other places, on Čechův most, 17. listopadu Street, Smetanovo nábřeží, Národní třída, as well as around Old Town Square. Other districts along the Vltava will also see key roads temporarily closed.

Public transport services will also be adjusted. Several tram and bus lines will operate with restrictions or diversions. The metro will serve as the backbone of transport during the event, with capacity increased if necessary. Up-to-date information on the changes will be provided by the Prague Public Transport Company online and via standard journey planners.

Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda highlighted the importance of the event for the city, while also pointing to the necessary restrictions. He called on the public for understanding and consideration and thanked emergency services and organisers for ensuring the smooth running of the event.