Prague Marathon

Finish line of the 2008 marathon

The Prague Marathon (also known as Prague International Marathon (PIM) and Volkswagen Prague Marathon) is held in the city of Prague Czech Republic each May. It was founded in 1995 and has grown to became a significant marathon event, being awarded IAAF Gold Label status. According to media it is the world's most international marathon, with two-thirds of runners coming from 55 different countries. Prague's marathon course is also the seventh fastest and has been voted one of the most beautiful in the world.

2007 edition

Taking on refreshment during the 2010 Prague Marathon

The 13. edition of the prove took place in 13 May, and was for the first time won by a European athlete. Athletes from Portugal had the first and third places.

Events

The Prague Marathon event takes place over a full weekend and comprises several events, including the Volkswagen Prague Marathon, the Volkswagen Family Minimarathon 4.2 km, the Allianz Eco Walk 2 km, and the In-line party 6.5 km - a skating event. The Hervis Prague Half Marathon, which is also awarded IAAF Gold Label status, is held each March or April.

Men's winners

Date	Winner*	Country	Time
May 8, 2011	Benson Barus	Kenya	2:07:07
May 9, 2010	Eliud Kiptanui	Kenya	2:05:39CR
May 10, 2009	Patrick Ivuti	Kenya	2:07:48
May 7, 2008	Ken Mburu Mungara	Kenya	2:11:06
May 13, 2007	Hélder Ornelas	Portugal	2:11:49
May 14, 2006	Shami Mubarak	Qatar	2:11:11
May 22, 2005	Stephen Cheptot	Kenya	2:10:42
May 23, 2004	Barnabas Koech	Kenya	2:12:15
May 18, 2003	Willy Cheruiyot	Kenya	2:11:56
May 19, 2002	Henry Tarus	Kenya	2:11:41
May 20, 2001	Andrew Sambu	Tanzania	2:10:14
May 21, 2000	Simon Chemoiywo	Kenya	2:10:35
May 23, 1999	Eliud Kering	Kenya	2:11:19
May 24, 1998	Elijah Lagat	Kenya	2:08:52
May 25, 1997	John Kagwe	Kenya	2:09:07
May 19, 1996	William Musyoki	Kenya	2:12:21
June 4, 1995	Tumo Turbo	Ethiopia	2:12:44

Women's winners

Date	Winner	Country	Time
May 8, 2011	Lydia Cheromei	Kenya	2:22:34CR
May 9, 2010	Helena Kirop	Kenya	2:25:29
May 10, 2009	Olga Glok	Russia	2:28:27
May 11, 2008	Nailiya Yulamanova	Russia	2:31:43
May 13, 2007	Nailiya Yulamanova	Russia	2:33:10
May 14, 2006	Alina Ivanova	Russia	2:29:20
May 22, 2005	Salina Kosgei	Kenya	2:28:42
May 23, 2004	Leila Aman	Ethiopia	2:31:48
May 18, 2003	Anne Jelagat	Kenya	2:31:10
May 19, 2002	Alevtina Ivanova	Russia	2:32:24
May 20, 2001	Maura Viceconte	Italy	2:26:33
May 21, 2000	Alina Ivanova	Russia	2:27:42
May 23, 1999	Franca Fiacconi	Italy	2:28:33
May 24, 1998	Elena Vinitskaya	Belarus	2:34:25
May 25, 1997	Elena Vinitskaya	Belarus	2:32:58
May 19, 1996	Elena Vinitskaya	Belarus	2:37:33
June 4, 1995	Svetlana Tkach	Moldova	2:39:33

External links

• praguemarathon.com