The third edition of the CAMP Archirun race is coming up
Architectural icons as you have never known them. CAMP announces the third year of the architectural race Archirun 2025
Run, jog, walk! This year’s Archirun route will once again take participants to unique places that are usually only passed by on the street, into hidden corners, to architectural legends, and to eagerly awaited novelties! The Center for Architecture and Urban Planning will open doors to the gardens of the Emmaus Monastery, the Vyšehrad casemates, the Congress Center, and the Czech Television headquarters on Kavčí Hory. Finally, it will also lead you to the Rowers' Island, from where you can watch the construction of the new Dvorecký Bridge. Whether you run for joy, experience, or for a perfect view, everyone will find their rhythm on this route. Eight kilometers, one goal – to see the city differently.
The Archirun will take place on August 23 and is suitable for all runners and non-runners. It is not a typical timed race, but primarily a unique experience open to everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you are a casual runner chasing trams or an everyday athlete. Archirun is for everyone. The total length of the route is planned to be around eight kilometers and is suitable for seniors or parents with children. Children up to 15 years old have free entry.
“I am pleased that this unique race has become such a beloved tradition. After last year’s route full of magnificent views from roofs and terraces, we decided this year to lead the route from the city center through hidden corners of public and iconic buildings and let participants cool off in the underground corridors of the Vyšehrad casemates or learn more about projects that will soon be completed like the Dvorecký Bridge,” says Ondřej Boháč, director of the Institute of Planning and Development.
More about the individual stops
The start and finish of the race is in front of the Center for Architecture and Urban Planning (CAMP), which, together with IPR Prague, is located in Prager's cubes. From there, the runners will first pass through the Emmaus Gardens, an oasis of calm in the middle of the city. The history of the Emmaus Monastery dates back to the 14th century. The church, commissioned by Charles IV, has become an inseparable part of the Prague panorama. Two neo-Gothic towers were destroyed during bombing in World War II. The solution created in the 1960s by architect František Maria Černý was unique in many ways – the towers were replaced by two concrete shells topped with gold. Even today, important changes are occurring at the monastery. Between 2017 and 2018, its paradise courtyard was redesigned by the landscape studio Terra Florida, which is also in charge of the ongoing revitalization of the gardens in the southern part of the premises. However, participants in Archirun will be able to peek into them already now.
Next, the race will lead into the mysterious Vyšehrad casemates. The National Cultural Monument Vyšehrad has served in the past as a fortress, castle, and city. During the 17th and 18th centuries, as part of the construction of a baroque bastion fortress, the casemates were created – a complicated system of underground corridors over 1.2 km long, which served for the undetected movement of soldiers and access to shooting galleries. The route will lead directly through them – runners will thus experience running in historic underground and take a moment to rest from the heat of the summer sun.
The next stop will be the monumental Congress Center Prague, one of the largest conference complexes in Central Europe. The center was completed in 1981 according to the design of architects Jaroslav Mayer, Vladimír Ustohal, Antonín Vaněk, and Josef Karlík. It features generous spaces, quality materials, excellent acoustics, and interiors adorned with more than 200 works of art, including the sculpture "Woman with a Dove" by Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová. In addition to international conferences, concerts, and cultural events, the center also focuses on sustainability – it has the largest solar power plant on its roof in Prague. Currently, the construction of an exhibition pavilion by the Spanish studio OCA is also being prepared.
Last but not least, runners will pass by the magnificent headquarters of Czech Television on Kavčí Hory, the construction of which took nearly half a century. Initial thoughts emerged in the second half of the 1950s, a few years after television broadcasting began in May 1953, but construction did not begin until 1962 under the leadership of architect Jiří Holý from Spojprojekt. The western area was intended for black-and-white broadcasting, while the eastern was for color. However, this plan was never realized, and the eastern part was completed only in the 1990s and in a significantly reduced form. The dominant structure is the slender high-rise building – now known as Výškovka. There are also other notable buildings – a political news building by František Šmolík or the rounded "Rohlík" by Václav Aulický, the author of the Žižkov tower.
Finally, the runners will view the eagerly awaited new Dvorecký Bridge from Rowers' Island, which is expected to be completed in spring 2026. It will span the Podolí and Zlíchov riversides and will serve public transport, cyclists, and pedestrians. The winning design by architects from Atelier 6 and designers from TUBES refers to the tradition of Prague's arch bridges and cubism and will also bring a significant transformation of the surrounding area – the bridge heads on both banks are designed by artist Krištof Kintera. On the Podolí side, a cultural hotspot with a skatepark, refreshments, and access stairs for swimmers will be created, while the Zlíchov riverside will be enlivened by a garden with street lighting from around the world.
Accompanying program and entry information
“For the third time, we decided to facilitate this unique experience for 1,000 race participants. We also expect over 1,500 visitors who will stop by CAMP to support the runners, participate in the accompanying program, or simply relax. Together with partners, we have prepared an all-day experience for all age groups. Visitors can look forward to guided tours, a children's corner, art workshops for both children and adults – during which they can create limited merchandise from the Archirun 2025 edition – and many other fun activities. An exhibition titled 'Prague Tomorrow? The Connected City' will also be open,” adds Štěpán Bärtl, head of CAMP.
The entry fee of 850 CZK includes a T-shirt, medal, and refreshments at the finish. The accompanying program for Archirun is accessible for free.
Interested parties can also participate in the ongoing regular running training sessions in the city, led by experienced trainers from adidas Runners. The training sessions are free and take place on selected Thursdays until the Archirun, always at 18:00 at CAMP.
More information >
Run, jog, walk! This year’s Archirun route will once again take participants to unique places that are usually only passed by on the street, into hidden corners, to architectural legends, and to eagerly awaited novelties! The Center for Architecture and Urban Planning will open doors to the gardens of the Emmaus Monastery, the Vyšehrad casemates, the Congress Center, and the Czech Television headquarters on Kavčí Hory. Finally, it will also lead you to the Rowers' Island, from where you can watch the construction of the new Dvorecký Bridge. Whether you run for joy, experience, or for a perfect view, everyone will find their rhythm on this route. Eight kilometers, one goal – to see the city differently.
The Archirun will take place on August 23 and is suitable for all runners and non-runners. It is not a typical timed race, but primarily a unique experience open to everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you are a casual runner chasing trams or an everyday athlete. Archirun is for everyone. The total length of the route is planned to be around eight kilometers and is suitable for seniors or parents with children. Children up to 15 years old have free entry.
“I am pleased that this unique race has become such a beloved tradition. After last year’s route full of magnificent views from roofs and terraces, we decided this year to lead the route from the city center through hidden corners of public and iconic buildings and let participants cool off in the underground corridors of the Vyšehrad casemates or learn more about projects that will soon be completed like the Dvorecký Bridge,” says Ondřej Boháč, director of the Institute of Planning and Development.
More about the individual stops
The start and finish of the race is in front of the Center for Architecture and Urban Planning (CAMP), which, together with IPR Prague, is located in Prager's cubes. From there, the runners will first pass through the Emmaus Gardens, an oasis of calm in the middle of the city. The history of the Emmaus Monastery dates back to the 14th century. The church, commissioned by Charles IV, has become an inseparable part of the Prague panorama. Two neo-Gothic towers were destroyed during bombing in World War II. The solution created in the 1960s by architect František Maria Černý was unique in many ways – the towers were replaced by two concrete shells topped with gold. Even today, important changes are occurring at the monastery. Between 2017 and 2018, its paradise courtyard was redesigned by the landscape studio Terra Florida, which is also in charge of the ongoing revitalization of the gardens in the southern part of the premises. However, participants in Archirun will be able to peek into them already now.
Next, the race will lead into the mysterious Vyšehrad casemates. The National Cultural Monument Vyšehrad has served in the past as a fortress, castle, and city. During the 17th and 18th centuries, as part of the construction of a baroque bastion fortress, the casemates were created – a complicated system of underground corridors over 1.2 km long, which served for the undetected movement of soldiers and access to shooting galleries. The route will lead directly through them – runners will thus experience running in historic underground and take a moment to rest from the heat of the summer sun.
The next stop will be the monumental Congress Center Prague, one of the largest conference complexes in Central Europe. The center was completed in 1981 according to the design of architects Jaroslav Mayer, Vladimír Ustohal, Antonín Vaněk, and Josef Karlík. It features generous spaces, quality materials, excellent acoustics, and interiors adorned with more than 200 works of art, including the sculpture "Woman with a Dove" by Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová. In addition to international conferences, concerts, and cultural events, the center also focuses on sustainability – it has the largest solar power plant on its roof in Prague. Currently, the construction of an exhibition pavilion by the Spanish studio OCA is also being prepared.
Last but not least, runners will pass by the magnificent headquarters of Czech Television on Kavčí Hory, the construction of which took nearly half a century. Initial thoughts emerged in the second half of the 1950s, a few years after television broadcasting began in May 1953, but construction did not begin until 1962 under the leadership of architect Jiří Holý from Spojprojekt. The western area was intended for black-and-white broadcasting, while the eastern was for color. However, this plan was never realized, and the eastern part was completed only in the 1990s and in a significantly reduced form. The dominant structure is the slender high-rise building – now known as Výškovka. There are also other notable buildings – a political news building by František Šmolík or the rounded "Rohlík" by Václav Aulický, the author of the Žižkov tower.
Finally, the runners will view the eagerly awaited new Dvorecký Bridge from Rowers' Island, which is expected to be completed in spring 2026. It will span the Podolí and Zlíchov riversides and will serve public transport, cyclists, and pedestrians. The winning design by architects from Atelier 6 and designers from TUBES refers to the tradition of Prague's arch bridges and cubism and will also bring a significant transformation of the surrounding area – the bridge heads on both banks are designed by artist Krištof Kintera. On the Podolí side, a cultural hotspot with a skatepark, refreshments, and access stairs for swimmers will be created, while the Zlíchov riverside will be enlivened by a garden with street lighting from around the world.
Accompanying program and entry information
“For the third time, we decided to facilitate this unique experience for 1,000 race participants. We also expect over 1,500 visitors who will stop by CAMP to support the runners, participate in the accompanying program, or simply relax. Together with partners, we have prepared an all-day experience for all age groups. Visitors can look forward to guided tours, a children's corner, art workshops for both children and adults – during which they can create limited merchandise from the Archirun 2025 edition – and many other fun activities. An exhibition titled 'Prague Tomorrow? The Connected City' will also be open,” adds Štěpán Bärtl, head of CAMP.
The entry fee of 850 CZK includes a T-shirt, medal, and refreshments at the finish. The accompanying program for Archirun is accessible for free.
Interested parties can also participate in the ongoing regular running training sessions in the city, led by experienced trainers from adidas Runners. The training sessions are free and take place on selected Thursdays until the Archirun, always at 18:00 at CAMP.
More information >
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