Half Marathon
Check out the
half marathon
week schedule
Be sure to check out the event schedule. When planning your bib number pick-up (new location!) and race day, please keep in mind that on the penultimate weekend of March, we will be gathering in a record-breaking crowd of over 30,000 people!
Familiarize yourself with the itinerary. Check out the locations, maps, and descriptions.
Timetable
There is a map at the end of this post – be sure to check it out!
Remember to allow plenty of time when planning your visit to the Race Office and your race day!
The upcoming event will be record-breaking – we will be gathering in a crowd of over 30,000 people.
Take into account the walking distance from the bag drops to the start zones, check your transport options in advance, and plan your time wisely!ay.
March 20, 2026, Friday
EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego street 12/14, Warsaw.
2pm – 9 pm – Race Office – bib number pick-up
2pm – 9 pm – Running & Lifestyle Expo
2pm – 8 pm – Press Office
March 21, 2026, Saturday
EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego street 12/14, Warsaw.
10am – 8 pm – Race Office – bib number pick-up
10am – 8 pm – Running & Lifestyle Expo
10am – 6 pm – Press Office
March 22, 2026, Sunday
8am – 3:30pm – Half Marathon Village with attractions for runners and supporters
NEW BALANCE HIGH FIVE RACE (5K)
Start: Wybrzeże Szczecińskie / Finish: PGE Narodowy grounds
8:50 – “Get into your pace” – warm-up with Huawei
8:50 – Warm-up for athletes with disabilities with the Avalon Foundation
8:57 – Start of athletes in active manual wheelchairs
9:00 – Start of the New Balance High Five Race – wave start
9:15 – Finish of the first competitors
10:00 – Course closure
20TH WARSAW HALF MARATHON
Start: Poniatowski Bridge / Finish: PGE Narodowy grounds
10:45 – “Get into your pace” – warm-up with Huawei
10:50 – Warm-up for athletes with disabilities with the Avalon Foundation
10:57 – Start of athletes in active manual wheelchairs
11:00 – Start of the 20th Warsaw Half Marathon – wave start
12:00 – Finish of the first competitors
3:30pm – Course closure
BAG DROPS PGE
Narodowy grounds
7:30 – 12:00 – Bag drops open for the New Balance High Five Race
9:00 – 4:00 pm – Bag drops open for the 20th Warsaw Half Marathon
AWARDS CEREMONIES
Main stage at the PGE Narodowy grounds
10am – NEW BALANCE HIGH FIVE RACE
General classification
Classification of athletes in active wheelchairs
12:45pm – 20TH WARSAW HALF MARATHON
General classification
1:30pm – 20TH WARSAW HALF MARATHON
Age classifications: W/M 20, W/M 30, W/M 40, and M 50 14:30
Classification of athletes in active wheelchairs
Team classification
Age classifications: W 50, W/M 60, W/M 70, W/M 80
3:00pm – SPECIAL AWARDS
#BiegamDobrze (#IRunWell) fundraising leaders
Warsaw Half Marathon Generation
EXPO Sport&Fitness
Before the outdoor Sports Town opens, you can visit the Sport & Fitness Expo located next to the Race Office.
We are pleased to inform you that applications for exhibitors at the Running & Lifestyle Expo 2026 will be accepted from February 2, 2026, exclusively via email at: [email protected].
Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance to the expo.
On Friday and Saturday, the Expo will host several stands of our partners and special guests. It’s the perfect spot for runners to grab their pre-race essentials and chat with experts, while supporters can stock up on free cheering gadgets, take souvenir photos, test sports equipment, and enjoy tasty snacks.
In the partner zones you’ll find attractions for both children and adults. From physiotherapy check-ups and fitness tests to treadmill challenges and fun contests – there’s something for everyone. Join us on Friday and Saturday during Race Office opening hours and spend time with fellow running enthusiasts!
