Breaking 3:30 at the Prague Marathon
Even splits would be 4:59/km (8:01/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
5:01/km (8:04/mi)
8–42.2 km
4:58/km (8:00/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 25:03 | 25:03 | 5:01/km |
| 10 km | 24:58 | 50:01 | 4:58/km |
| 15 km | 24:51 | 1:14:52 | 4:58/km |
| 20 km | 24:51 | 1:39:42 | 4:58/km |
| Half | 5:27 | 1:45:10 | 4:58/km |
| 25 km | 19:24 | 2:04:33 | 4:58/km |
| 30 km | 24:51 | 2:29:24 | 4:58/km |
| 35 km | 24:51 | 2:54:15 | 4:58/km |
| 40 km | 24:51 | 3:19:06 | 4:58/km |
| Finish | 10:54 | 3:30:00 | 4:58/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.