Breaking 2:55 at the Prague Marathon
Even splits would be 4:09/km (6:40/mi). But Prague Marathon isn't flat-even — the plan below redistributes the same finish time across the course the way experienced runners actually race it.
How to pace this course
0–8 km
Old Town cobbles — protect your rhythm
4:10/km (6:43/mi)
8–42.2 km
4:08/km (6:40/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 20:52 | 20:52 | 4:10/km |
| 10 km | 20:48 | 41:41 | 4:08/km |
| 15 km | 20:42 | 1:02:23 | 4:08/km |
| 20 km | 20:42 | 1:23:05 | 4:08/km |
| Half | 4:33 | 1:27:38 | 4:08/km |
| 25 km | 16:10 | 1:43:48 | 4:08/km |
| 30 km | 20:42 | 2:04:30 | 4:08/km |
| 35 km | 20:42 | 2:25:12 | 4:08/km |
| 40 km | 20:42 | 2:45:55 | 4:08/km |
| Finish | 9:05 | 2:55:00 | 4:08/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.