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Prague Intl. Marathon 2002 was my first marathon and overall it was a great experience. Prague is a world class destination and it is worth any effort to go there.

However I would like to point out a few glitches I ran into regarding the organization:

1. In feb. 2002 the web page advertised that you would get a t-shirt and a jacket with paid registration. Later the jacket 'disappeared' from the text.

2. Regarding the pasta party: in the ticket there was an ad about a shuttle to get to the party. Again it was cancelled, you had to there by yourself.

3. I tried to buy a souvenir glass at the PIM expo priced at Czk 20 paying with a Czk 50 bill: sorry, no change.

4. About the race itself: most of it was outside the city limits, and it wasn't very scenic compared to the part of the race in the town center.

5. I also felt the supplies you get during the race (Iso, water, fruit) were a bit on the short side.

All of this reminds me of the old salesman saying: 'I promise things to sell, and after I sell I forgot the things I promised'

I don't know if I am being too hard on this evaluation, I think that after I run 2 o 3 more marathons I would be able to compare more accurately.

I felt that perhaps the cobbles were a small factor but overall the course was flat and not terribly intimidating. I enjoyed the country sections and think there was an ample amount of 'in city running.' Prague was of course a beautiful city and I never felt threatened or unsafe. English is widely spoken, prices were favorable and the food was fine. A fun city to visit and run!!!

Ok, nice start over charles bridge but not the most intersting of coarses. Nice and fast and great for a pb.

The city in the evenings is a beauty, do it!

Ok, nice start over charles bridge but not the most intersting of coarses. Nice and fast and great for a pb.

The city in the evenings is a beauty, do it!

Prague is a very pleasant city but to be honest most of the course is located outside of the city where there are none or only a few spectators. Outside the city the race takes place on a highway - very interesting ;-)

This was a beautiful city, with beautiful people and food. Course flat out and back, through the city out into the country side and back; but the vistas and architectural splendor will keep you in awe. Just don't forget that they have cobblestone streets which make up most of the in city running. Everything was very inexpensive also.