All you need to know about the 5 km race!

Registration and fees

Registration for all our races takes place online via the registration page.

Registration

The right to participate in the race is granted to individuals who will have turned 13 years old by March 22, 2026 at the latest (born before March 22, 2013).

• Participant limit: 8,000.
• Registration will be conducted in the following stages:
• – from November 12, 2025 to February 18, 2026: open registration in the traditional and charity paths (#IRUNWELL);
• – from February 19, 2026 to March 22, 2026: open registration exclusively in the traditional path.
• Online registration will close on March 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Registration for the race will also be possible in person at the New Balance High Five Race office, provided that the participant limit has not been reached earlier (Section V.5). The total number of bib numbers available for participants registering after March 20, 2026 and at the race office is limited to a maximum of 200.

Fees

Additional Services

Participants have the option to order additional features and services:

Trasa

Find more details about on route site.

Course

The race map will be available soon.

T-shirt and Medal.

T-shirt

Remember, you can order a T-shirt even if you didn’t choose it earlier when paying for your race bib. Simply edit your registration in the Runner’s Panel and add the T-shirt.

Technical shirts are available, but quantities are limited.

• Changing the T-shirt size is possible by editing the registration form, but no later than 18th February 2026 for participants using the option of having the race pack delivered.
• At the Race Office, only selected T-shirt sizes will be available for purchase – those not sold out during online sales.

Medal

Waiting for you at the finish line! We hope it will be a nice keepsake and a symbol of the journey you’ve completed while training for this race.

Participants have the option to order an additional service: medal engraving. This personalization can be paid for in the Runner’s Panel or directly on race day at the Grawerbus tent.

Race Bib Pick-up

Race bibs can be collected at the Race Office.

On race day, the Race Office will be closed

Days and opening hours:

• From March 20 to March 21. Exact hours will be announced soon.

QR codes will be sent to the Participants via email and text message on the 19th of March 2026 after 5pm. 

What will you receive at the Race Office?

• a race bib with a timing chip,
• safety pins,
• a deposit bag,
• a commemorative T-shirt – if you ordered one.

Placing the Race Bib

The race bib must be placed on the front of your outfit. It cannot be covered or altered in any way. Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification.

You must have your race bib when entering the start zone. Your bib will show the designation of your starting zone and the number of the vehicle where you can leave your deposit bag.

Fill in the back of your race bib with the required personal details.

Additional attractions at the Race Office

Right next to the Race Office, we invite you to visit the Sport & Fitness Expo – you’ll find stands with a wide range of sports equipment, running gadgets, and nutrition products. It’s also a great opportunity to talk to experts or make your last pre-race purchases.

The EXPO will be open during the Race Office opening hours.

Race Bib Delivery

Participants who choose the delivery option are not required to check in at the Race Office.

• Race pack delivery is available only within Poland.
• The delivery fee is 10 EUR (gross) per participant. Each race pack is shipped individually – it is not possible to send more than one pack in a single parcel.
• The deadline for ordering and paying for delivery is February 18, 2026.
• To be eligible for delivery, participants must have a race bib assigned (after payment of the entry fee) no later than February 18, 2026.
• Deliveries will be made approximately two weeks before the race.
• If the package has not been received by March 15, 2026, participants should report this to the Organizer at [email protected].
• The race pack delivery includes: the race bib with a timing chip, safety pins, and, if selected, a commemorative T-shirt.
• Sponsor gifts are not included in the delivery – they are only available at the Race Office during race pack pick-up.

Group Registration

We do not accept group registrations for individual customers – each participant must register individually through the registration panel.

If you wish to pay for a group of participants with a single bank transfer, each person in the group must first register individually. Afterwards, a collective Pro Forma invoice can be requested.

During registration, participants should not mark the invoice option or enter invoice details, nor should they pay for their entry individually.

To receive a Pro Forma invoice, please send the following to [email protected]:

• invoice details,
• the number and list of participants (including registration numbers),
• information on the selected race pack option and race distance.

Pro-Forma invoices are issued only for groups of at least two participants (it is not possible to receive a Pro-Forma invoice for a single entry).
Once the payment based on the Pro-Forma invoice has been received, all athletes on the list will be assigned their start numbers.

Are you a travel agency representative? Do you organize international trips to marathons?

Please contact with: [email protected]

Withdrawal from the Race

The entry fee is non-refundable, non-transferable to another person, non-transferable to a future race, and cannot be exchanged for a voucher.

The only exception applies if the participant selects and pays for the “Refund Option” during registration. The cost of this service is 10 EUR and is non-refundable.

• The refund option cannot be purchased at a later date.
• Once purchased, this option allows the participant to withdraw from the race without providing a reason and receive a 100% refund of the entry fee, including any additional paid options, provided that the withdrawal request is submitted no later than: March 18, 2026 (for participants collecting their race pack at the Race Office), or February 18, 2026 (for participants using the delivery option).
• To withdraw, participants must log in to their account and click the “Withdraw from the race” button in the Your Races tab..

Invoice

Participants who wish to receive an invoice for their entry fee should select the appropriate option in the registration form and provide the required billing details.

The invoice will be generated automatically after the payment is recorded and will be available for download from the participant’s profile no later than the 15th day of the month following the month of payment.

In accordance with tax regulations, since the payment is made before the service is provided, a pro forma (advance) invoice will be issued for the full amount paid. This advance invoice also serves as the final invoice.

To request a Pro Forma invoice, please send the following to [email protected]:

• billing details,
• the number and list of participants (with registration numbers),
• information about the selected race pack option.

Pro Forma invoices are issued only for a minimum of two participants (it is not possible to obtain a Pro Forma invoice for a single participant).

How to Get to the Start?

The race will start in the surroundings of the National Stadium. On race day, participants may use public transport within Zone I free of charge by presenting their race bib.

The number of parking spaces in the immediate vicinityis limited. We recommend using public transport.

More information about the start organization will be provided soon.

Start Details

The race start is a crucial moment! Arrive early to avoid stress and follow the instructions of the event staff. More information about the start organization will be provided soon.

Start Zones

Assignment to a specific start zone is based on the finish time declared by the participant in the registration form.

Line up in your designated zone according to the marking on your race bib – the zones will be marked with flags along the start area.

Start Schedule

The start will be organized in waves.

Clothing at the Start – Charity Initiative

All clothing left unattended in the start zone (on the ground, barriers, etc.) will be collected right after the start and donated to charity. Please do not leave on the street any clothes you intend to retrieve later – in that case, use the deposit service in the Race Village.

So, if you usually wear an extra layer before the start to stay warm, we encourage you to choose clothing you won’t need afterwards.

Simply throw any unwanted clothing over the barriers – it will be collected by the foundation handling the donations.

Pacemakers

More information about the pacemakers will be provided soon.

Limit i pomiar czasu

The time limit for completing the New Balance High Five Race is 45 minutes, measured from the starter’s gun for each wave.

Timing

Timing for both laps is managed using a chip embedded in the race bib. Please make sure not to damage the chip, which is protected by a foam layer..

Race Village

Near the start and finish line. It will be a place full of attractions for families, supporters, and of course, the runners themselves. More information coming soon.

Finish line details

Besides the medal, you’ll get:

• a beverage
• snacks

Bag Drop

Together with the race bib, each runner receives a bag for depositing belongings before the race. To use the bag drop, attach the sticker with your race number to the bag. Your race bib will also be required to collect your bag after the finish line.

The bag drop will be located in the Race Village. The sector for drop-off and pick-up will be indicated on your race bib.

The organizer is not responsible for valuables left in the bag drop.

Changing rooms

Before and after the race, participants will be able to use the changing rooms, located near the baggage drop-off area.

Showers

Information on where showers will be available for runners will be announced soon.

Massages

The massage zone will be located in the Runners’ Village, with special signage leading to the tent.

Massages are free of charge. The area will be equipped with professional massage tables, staffed by dozens of massage therapists.

#IRUNWELL participants can enjoy massages without waiting in line.

Awards

All participants who finish the 20th Warsaw Half Marathon or New Balance High Five Race will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.

• The top three finishers (1st–3rd place) in the overall women’s and men’s categories of 20th Warsaw Half Marathon and New Balance High Five Race will receive commemorative trophies.

Results

Each participant will receive an SMS with their race result. A link to the results page will be shared on our channels (website and social media).

Other information

Participants with mobility impairments can access the Race Office by elevator.

Bibs pickup

• The elevator for wheelchairs at the entrance stairs of the Palace of Culture and Science is operated by the building’s security.
• After descending to level -1, proceed to the elevators and go up to the 4th floor.

Start for athletes in manual wheelchairs

The starts take place a few minutes before 11:00 a.m.

• Remember to arrive at the starting line well in advance. The starts will be preceded by a group warm-up.
• Don’t be late or arrive at the last minute – the area fills up quickly before the start, making access difficult.

Awards ceremony

Handcycle athletes are awarded in the overall women’s and men’s categories.

Key information about the charity initiative

#IRUNWELL is the largest program in Poland that combines helping others with participating in running events. How does it work?

When registering for the race, participants can choose one of two registration paths: the traditional route or the charity route – #IRUNWELL.

The charity registration option allows participants to receive a race bib in exchange for charitable activities. To take part in the #BiegamDobrze initiative, select the “charity registration” option in the race registration form and choose the charitable cause to which the funds will be donated.

You can choose from a range of available charities – this year there are 13! Descriptions of the organizations are available in the Runner’s Panel and on the initiative’s website – biegamdobrze.pl.

The funds raised, after deduction of fees and commissions related to online payments, are distributed as follows:

– 90% of the collected amount is transferred to the account of the selected charitable organization;
– 10% of the collected amount is allocated to the maintenance and development of the #BiegamDobrze campaign and to the statutory purposes of the “Maraton Warszawski” Foundation.