At the beginning of September, Prague will once again glow under the spotlight of the Birell 10K Night Race and the adidas Women’s 5K Run Prague. Thousands of runners are expected to light up the evening as they race through the historic city centre – all for sport and a good cause.
The Czech capital will soon once again serve as the dazzling backdrop for a unique sporting event: on Saturday, 6 September 2025, the popular Birell 10K Night Race Prague, a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race, and the adidas Women’s 5K Run Prague will take place – and Prague will shine in a very special light that evening. Thousands of running enthusiasts are expected to take part, racing through the historic city centre at dusk.
The starting signal for the adidas Women’s 5K Run Prague, the largest women’s race in the country, will be given at 6 p.m. A bit more than an hour later, at 7:30 p.m., the 10-kilometre race will begin.
The event is organised by RunCzech, which promises another highlight in this year’s running calendar. “First of all, we’re setting out to create something unforgettable — something truly unique. The Birell 10K Night Race Prague will bring together the country’s top runners for a night of real competition and world-class performances. It’ll be fast, exciting, and something the Czech crowd can be proud of. And the adidas 5K Women’s Run — with a 50-minute time limit, because this race is for every woman. Run, jog, or walk — whether you’re 12 or 112 — it doesn’t matter. We want to bring women together, to have fun, and to show them just how powerful they are — and can be,” says Carlo Capalbo, chairman of the RunCzech organising committee.
A good cause is running alongside the event: as with many RunCzech events, charitable organisations are also involved this time. The women’s run is in support of Bellis, a project of the non-profit organisation Alliance of Women with Breast Cancer. Bellis focuses on helping and supporting young patients of working age who are undergoing, or have undergone, treatment for breast cancer. The organisation Cesta za snem (The journey towards a dream) is connected with the second race, the Birell 10 km Run.
Whether alone or as part of a team, the night run through Prague promises an unforgettable experience. There are special team categories: teams of two for the 5K and teams of three for the 10K. Registration is open at www.runczech.com.
