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116 123 Warsaw Half Marathon

This year’s Warsaw Half Marathon will be named 116 123 Warsaw Half Marathon.

This is the Polish helpline number providing free support for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. As the Warsaw Marathon Foundation, we want to use this change to highlight the important mental health issue and raise awareness of available support options. Too often, people around us—and we—feel ashamed to seek help. We aim to build confidence in reaching out through initiatives like this one.

We have always believed that, as a running community, we have the ability and the power to engage with important social issues and support initiatives that offer real help.

116 123 also operates in the UK and many European Union countries, including Germany, the Czech Republic, Norway, Italy, Greece, Hungary, and Austria.

Similar helpline numbers in other countries:

  • France: 3114
  • Spain: 024
  • Sweden: 90101

The 19th Warsaw Half Marathon is sold out!

We got it! The limit of slots has been reached. This year, together, we will create the largest half marathon in the history of Polish half marathons.

Thank you for your great interest in participating. Remember that registration for the 47th Warsaw Marathon is still active.

Plan your Warsaw city break now!

New Balance HIGH FIVE RACE ROUTE

It’s time! A few days after our half-marathon route release, we are ready to show you the New Balance HIGH FIVE RACE route. The 2025 route is similar to last year’s, giving the best opportunity to fight for new personal records.

The route will run along the historic Poniatowski Bridge and Jerusalem Avenue, giving runners the opportunity to view the iconic Warsaw skyline.

See you soon in Warsaw!

 

 

The route of the 19th Warsaw Half Marathon is now released!

We know the route of the 19th Warsaw Half Marathon! The finish line of the half marathon again returns to the surroundings of PGE Narodowy, which will be filled with thousands of runners that day. The route is already available to check! More information about hydration zones and others will be available soon.

Fast running in Warsaw is becoming a new tradition. The 19th Warsaw Half Marathon will start from the Poniatowski Bridge near the PGE Narodowy. The first kilometer leads across the Vistula River. Along Jerusalem Avenue, through De Gaulle and Dmowskiego roundabouts, we reach the heart of the capital: Marszałkowska, Królewska, and Krakowskie Przedmieście streets. Through the streets of the Old and New Towns, we head towards Żoliborz. The longest straight stretch leads along the Gdańskie Wybrzeże towards the Gdański Bridge, which we cross to the other side of the Vistula. We will finish on the PGE Narodowy meadows, running towards the stadium.

“We have always strived to focus on the sporting aspect of the half marathon, offering participants the opportunity to run on a fast and attractive course. Last year’s excellent results prove that you can run really fast in Warsaw – and it will be no different this year.” says Marek Tronina, President of the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation.

This year, participants’ dreams of improving their personal bests are closer to coming true. Spring starts in Warsaw on March 30th at 11:00.

Click on the map to see the route in detail.

 

Registration for the 47. Warsaw Marathon has started!

Registration for the Great Run has begun! Whether you’re a debutant or a veteran – join us on September 28th.  47th Warsaw Marathon is waiting for you!

You can sign up for the race by paying the traditional registration fee, but you can also… run for a good cause!

In the #BiegamDobrze (I Run Well) campaign, you receive your race number as a gift for your charity. Choose the charity path on the registration website, set up a virtual piggy bank, and encourage your friends to support the chosen social initiative! After reaching the threshold, you’ll receive, among other things, a special – orange number, priority access to the post-race massage area, and most importantly… you add an extra dimension to your preparations and the race itself. Consider it!

New Balance High Five Race – Registration Opens December 2!

Registration for the 5 km Race Opens Monday!

The New Balance High Five Race, held on the same day as the Warsaw Half Marathon, kicks off registration this Monday! This popular and beloved event marks the beginning of countless running journeys and is where many of you chase personal bests over 5 km. Each year, more and more of you join us to welcome spring in Warsaw! So, see you on March 30!

Follow us to stay updated on all registration and race announcements.

Get ready! Registration for the Warsaw Half Marathon and Warsaw Marathon is opening soon!

Save the Dates!

The 19th Warsaw Half Marathon is set for March 30, 2025, while the 47th Warsaw Marathon will take place on September 28, 2025. Mark your calendars as Warsaw will once again transform into a vibrant hub for tens of thousands of runners and supporters!

As 2024 draws to a close, we celebrate a year filled with incredible achievements that further fueled the running boom in Poland. But there’s no time to rest—we’re gearing up for 2025, and registration for two flagship races of the Warsaw Marathon Foundation opens soon.

Choose your style: the classic registration or the charitable option with #IRunWell!


When Do Registrations Open?

  • Warsaw Half Marathon: Registration opens December 2, 2024.
  • Warsaw Marathon: Registration starts December 10, 2024.

Right from the start, participants can join the #IRunWell initiative. Instead of paying the traditional entry fee, runners can fundraise for a chosen charity and earn their spot at the starting line with a signature orange bib.


#IRunWell – Running for a Cause

The #IRunWell initiative combines the passion for running with the mission to support those in need. Participants create online fundraising campaigns for chosen charities, and meeting the fundraising goal secures their entry.

Since its inception in 2015, over 13,000 runners have raised 10 million PLN for charitable causes. In 2024 alone, 808 runners collectively raised 812,367 PLN during the 10th anniversary edition.

Be a Hero in Orange

Join #IRunWell in 2025 by participating in:

  • The Warsaw Half Marathon
  • The accompanying New Balance High Five Race (5K)
  • The Warsaw Marathon
  • The Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K

Each event is an opportunity to combine personal goals with impactful charity work. Let’s prove that mass sports have the power to change the world.


2024 in Review – Record-Breaking Year!

This year was monumental for Warsaw’s running scene:

  • The 18th Warsaw Half Marathon was the largest in Poland’s history, with nearly 13,500 finishers. Mateusz Kaczor and Monika Jackiewicz set records at the 33rd Polish Half Marathon Championships held during the event.
  • The 46th Warsaw Marathon boasted 7,189 participants, its highest turnout since 2018, with Hungary’s Levente Szemerei breaking his national record in 2:10:43.

Stay Tuned!

Follow the Warsaw Marathon Foundation’s social media channels for updates on registration, technical details, and announcements for side events.

Don’t miss your chance to join Poland’s largest and most inspiring running events. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable!

We know the course for the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K!

The 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and the accompanying Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K are excellent opportunities to see the city from a completely different perspective and experience a running adventure in the year of the Marathon Centennial in Poland! Registrations, both traditional and charitable, are ongoing!

 

46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon – A Great Challenge in the Heart of the Capital

The Warsaw Marathon will once again take place in the very center of the city. Starting from the Palace of Culture and Science, runners will pass through Jerozolimskie Avenue, passing the iconic De Gaulle Roundabout with its distinctive palm tree. They will then head towards the Poniatowski Bridge and cross the Vistula River. The route will continue through Waszyngton Roundabout towards Modrzewiowa. Along the way, runners will approach the PGE National Stadium, then cross back to the left bank of Warsaw via the Gdański Bridge and head north.

Marathon runners will pass near the Powązki area, then through the dynamically developing Wola district via Obozowa and Księcia Janusza streets, before entering Bemowo and Bielany.

The final kilometers of the route will lead through Królewska and Mazowiecka streets, which feature historic buildings and modern office complexes. The finish line and the Marathon Village at the Palace of Culture and Science provide a beautiful conclusion to the royal distance.

Perhaps never in its forty-six-year history has the Warsaw Marathon had such a fast and remarkable course. With the start and finish at the Palace of Culture, two bridges, seven districts, and minimal uphill and difficult sections. Are you a running tourist wanting to see the city center, the Vistula River, the National Stadium, the wonderful panorama of the Old Town, and experience the extraordinary cheering from the residents of Bemowo, Chomiczówka, or Bielany? Or maybe you want to compete for the best possible result? Warsaw has a route that any city would envy!commented Marek Tronina, Race Director and President of the Warsaw Marathon Foundation.

 

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Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K – A Run in the Heart of the City

The course for the Nice To Fit You Warsaw Ten is a treat for all running enthusiasts. The start and finish will be located, as in the main race, at the Palace of Culture and Science. From there, runners will head towards Marszałkowska Street, then turn onto Jerozolimskie Avenue, and run across the Poniatowski Bridge. They will enjoy a long straight stretch until they reach the turnaround point just before the intersection with Kinowa Street, after which participants will retrace their steps back to the starting point.

For running enthusiasts, this is a unique opportunity to see the very center of Warsaw without the usual hustle and bustle. The route, which takes runners through streets typically full of traffic and inaccessible to runners, offers a picturesque debut or a chance to set a personal best on the long straightaways.

 

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100 Years of the Polish Marathon

This year marks exactly one hundred years since the first official marathon was held in Poland. Join us in celebrating this historic milestone!

 

Register Now!

Don’t wait – join thousands of runners and experience unforgettable moments on the routes of the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K and the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon! Nearly two thousand and six thousand participants have already signed up for these events, respectively.

Registration for the event is as usual through the website: https://rejestracja.maratonwarszawski.com/en/

For more information about the events, visit: https://maratonwarszawski.com/en/