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Event Information:
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.
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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.
Prague
is the capital and largest city of
the Czech Republic. The city proper
is home to about 1.3 million people,
while its metropolitan area is
estimated to have a population of
over 2.3 million. Prague has been a
political, cultural and economic
centre of Europe and particularly
central Europe for the over 1,100
years of its existence. For
centuries, during the Gothic and
Renaissance eras, Prague was the
permanent seat of two Holy Roman
Emperors and thus was also the
capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
The city played roles in the
Protestant Reformation, the Thirty
Years' War, and in 20th-century
history, both during the two World
Wars and during the post-war
Communist era.
Prague
is home to a number of famous
cultural attractions, many of which
survived the violence and
destruction of twentieth century
Europe. Since 1992, the extensive
historic centre of Prague has been
included in the UNESCO list of World
Heritage Sites, making the city one
of the most popular tourist
destinations in Europe, receiving
more than 4.1 million international
visitors annually, as of 2009.
Prague is classified as a global
city.
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