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The 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon the largest half marathon in Polish history! We know the winners of the race! Resolutions also in the 33rd PZLA Polish Half Marathon Championships – two new championship records!

A great sporting competition on the route is behind us – the records expected by the experts fell! On Sunday morning, the weather was an ally of the runners, who faced a distance of 21.097 kilometers in Warsaw. The sunny, windless aura was conducive to achieving great results! Two Polish Championship records were broken. The race attracted 13,500 participants, making it the largest half-marathon in the country’s history.

The 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon with a new attendance record and great results!

Triumphant among the ladies was Fabienne Königstein from Germany, covering the half-marathon distance in 01:09:32! Among the men, Dorian Boulvin from Belgium triumphed with a time of 01:01:58.

In second place among men at the finish line was Mateusz Kaczor from Poland with a time of 01:02:06. This is Kaczor’s best personal result, the best result of a Pole in the history of the Warsaw Half Marathon and the history of the Polish Championships. Third to the finish line was Polat Kemboi Arikan from Turkey with a time of 01:02:10.

The women’s podium was completed by Domenika Mayer of Germany (01:09:46) and Marina Nemchenko of Ukraine (01:11:13). The Mexican masters record was also broken – Juan Luis Barrios ran to the finish line with a time of 01:02:43.

The first two women at the finish line – Fabienne Königstein and Domenika Mayer won life records and qualifications for the European Championships in Rome. As many as 6 women from the top eight runners will return from Warsaw with new life records.

Settlement of the 33rd PZLA Polish Half Marathon Championships – Monika Jackiewicz and Mateusz Kaczor new Polish Half Marathon Champions. A new national record!

Monika Jackiewicz became the Polish champion – sixth at the finish line of the run among women she set the best result in the history of the Polish Championships. The runner from MKL Szczecin checked in at the finish line with a time of 1:12:05. Second place went to Sabina Jarząbek (1:12:42), and third was Anna Bańkowska (1:13:17).

The men’s competition was won by Mateusz Kaczor (RLTL Optima Radom) with a result of 1:02:06. The runner-up was Andrzej Rogiewicz (1:03:46), and the third was Kamil Karbowiak (1:03:47).

General classification of men in the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon (gross times):

Dorian Boulvin (Belgium) – 01:01:58
Mateusz Kaczor (Poland) – 01:02:06
Polat Kemboi Arikan (Turkey) – 01:02:10
Filmon Teklebrhan-Berhe (Germany) – 01:02:42
Juan Luis Barrios (Mexico) – 01:02:43
Andrzej Rogiewicz (Poland) – 01:03:46

General classification of women in the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon (gross times):

Fabienne Königstein (Germany) – 01:09:32
Domenika Mayer (Germany) – 01:09:46
Marina Nemchenko (Ukraine) – 01:11:13
Viktoria Kaliuzhna (Ukraine) – 01:11:16
Sigrid Jervell Våg (Norway) – 01:11:39
Monika Jackiewicz (Poland) – 01:12:05

Men’s general classification in the 33rd PZLA Polish Championships In the Half Marathon (gross times):

Mateusz Kaczor (RLTL Optima Radom) – 01:02:06
Andrzej Rogiewicz (KS Pro Athlete Grudziądz) – 1:03:46
Kamil Karbowiak (AZS KU Politechniki Opolskiej Opole) – 1:03:47
Aleksander Wiącek (OKS Start Otwock) – 01:05:34
Andrzej Starżyński (LKB Rudnik) – 01:06:25

General classification of women in the 33rd PZLA Polish Championships In the Half Marathon (gross times):

Monika Jackiewicz (MKL Szczecin) – 01:12:05
Sabina Jarząbek (KKL Kielce) – 01:12:42
Anna Bańkowska (KS Podlasie Białystok) – 01:13:17
Beata Niemyjska (LKS Zantyr Sztum) – 01:14:15
Beata Michałków (KRT Jelenia Góra) – 01:15:08

– Spring has taken off in Warsaw! The weather was perfect for fast running – the participants showed excellent form, it was a perfect run performed by many of them. This is the largest half marathon in the history of Poland, it spilled records, life records, there are qualifications for the European Half Marathon Championships, there are new best results in the history of the Polish Championships. It’s a beautiful day!  – says Marek Tronina, director of the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation.

– Once again we were able to be involved in the Warsaw Half Marathon and once again the event delighted us. We are happy to be in a place that combines sports passion and caring for health, which is one of the core values we value at Nationale-Nederlanden. We are not only patrons of the event, but also active participants. This year, our company was represented by nearly 170 runners, as well as numerous volunteers along the race route. This year’s record-breaking enrollment statistics also show how important physical activity is for Poles. This is extremely encouraging and we are looking forward to running the full marathon distance in September – says Marta Maszewska-Danielewicz, Director of Marketing Communications and Brand at Nationale-Nederlanden.

The New Balance High Five Race, an accompanying run, was also settled.

Among men, in the accompanying run of the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon, Bartosz Jarczok triumphed – he checked in at the finish line with a time of 00:14:37. Among women, the fastest was Martyna Masłowska with a time of 00:16:35.

In second place among men was Krzysztof Tschirch with a time of 00:14:50, and third finished Jakub Napierała with a time of 00:14:56. The women’s podium was completed by Karolina Bilawa (00:16:41) and Beata Klimek (00:16:51).

This run also saw a record turnout – the distance of 5 kilometers was covered by 4519 people!

The competition on the route continues!

Our heartfelt congratulations to the winners, and we continue to cheer on the remaining competitors along the route of the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon! Full results are available at: http://live.sts-timing.pl/pw2024/

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Bartosz Jarczok and Martyna Maslowska are the winners of the New Balance High Five Race! The attendance record for the accompanying run has been broken!

We know the winners of the New Balance High Five Race accompanying the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon. New, fast route of the run – great results and a new attendance record.

Among the men, Bartosz Jarczok triumphed – he checked in at the finish line with a time of 00:14:37. Among the ladies, the fastest was Martyna Masłowska with a time of 00:16:35.

In second place among men was Krzysztof Tschirch with a time of 00:14:50, and third finished Jakub Napierała with a time of 00:14:56. The women’s podium was completed by Karolina Bilawa (00:16:41) and Beata Klimek (00:16:51).

General classification of men in the New Balance High Five Race (gross times):

1. Bartosz Jarczok – 00:14:37
2. Krzysztof Tschirch – 00:14:50
3. Jakub Napierała – 00:14:56
4. Szymon Dobaj – 00:15:02
5. Mateusz Lipinski – 00:15:03
6. Filip Babik – 00:15:03

General classification of women in the New Balance High Five Race (gross times):

1. Martyna Maslowska – 00:16:35
2. Karolina Bilawa – 00:16:41
3. Beata Klimek – 00:16:51
4. Katarzyna Pobłocka-Głogowska – 00:17:19
5. Kamila Poblocka-Dobrowolska – 00:17:58
6. Karolina Kruber – 00:17:58

Attendance record!

In 2022, the run was completed evenly by two thousand people (2010). A year ago – almost evenly three thousand (3035). This year’s edition saw a record 4526 people at the start of the run! The limit of participants in the run was already closed a week before the start! 

This run opens an exceptional day – today is still the outcome of the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon and the 33rd PZLA Polish Championships!

Our sincere congratulations to all the runners! 

Full results are available at: https://live.sts-timing.pl/pw2024/#dropdown-lvl2

Runner, familiarize yourself with the most important information regarding the start! You can find the full version of practical information for both races taking place on March 24, 2024, HERE >>> Plan your time before the start so that you don’t rush. Calmness before the competition will give you the chance to fully focus on the race.

Where and when do we start?

The races will take place on the penultimate Sunday of the month – March 24.

• The New Balance High Five Race will start at 9:30 a.m.
• The 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon will start at 11:00 a.m.

Participants in wheelchairs with manual drive will start from the first line at:

• 9:27 a.m. – New Balance High Five Race
• 10:57 a.m. – 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon

Both races start from the Poniatowski Bridge towards the city center.

• The Half Marathon starts from the northbound lane (from the side of the PGE National Stadium), while the 5 km race starts from the southbound lane (from the side of Saski Kępa).
• Each of the two races has a separate starting gate. The distance between both starting gates is approximately 100 meters.

Joint entry to the start of the New BalanceHigh Five Race

ATTENTION! Runners participating in the New Balance High Five Race – stand at the designated start zone – check the graphic. Flags will be placed in your designated area – stand by the one that corresponds to your predicted result.

At the right moment, we will all walk together approximately 100 meters to the race start line. Follow the instructions of the race staff present in the zone.

Start zones for the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon

Half marathoners, remember to position yourselves in the appropriate time zone at the start. The zones at the start will be marked by flags. The color of the zone assigned to you corresponds to the designation in the corner of your start number.

Only the net time is counted in the results – from crossing the start line, so there is no need to rush immediately upon hearing the starter’s shot when standing at a greater distance from the line.

How to get to the Race Village and the start?

The number of parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the start is very limited. We encourage you to use public transportation on the race day. Parking at the PGE National Stadium grounds will not be available!

We recommend getting to the Stadion Narodowy metro station and walking from the PGE National Stadium grounds to the Race Village with bag deposits and to the race start (Poniatowski Bridge). From 9:45 to 10:15, the passage from the metro to the Race Village will take place via the footbridge over the New Balance High Five Race course – check the map of the area.

• Car traffic over the Poniatowski Bridge will be suspended from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• In the vicinity of the stadium, tram traffic will be maintained between: Al. Waszyngtona – Al. Zieleniecka – ul. Targowa.

Is there free public transportation on the day of the race?

Based on a resolution of the Warsaw City Council, race participants can use public transportation in the 1st fare zone free of charge on the day of the race. Free rides apply to buses, trams, metro, and SKM trains. To use the free ride, you need to have your race number with you.

Metro cardboard tickets are available at the Race Office in the INFO point.

How do the deposits work?

The deposits will be located at the Runners’ Village on the PGE Narodowy surroundings. At the same location, before the race, you’ll drop off your belongings, and after the race, you’ll pick them up. Anything you want to leave in the deposit should be placed in a bag that you’ll receive along with your race number. You should then stick the sticker with your race number onto the bag – you’ll also receive it along with your race number.

The deposits will be placed in four halls – marked by sector and range of numbers. You should drop off your deposit in the hall marked accordingly – in accordance with the sector marking on your race number.

• 8:30-11:00 – Operation of the deposits for the New Balance High Five Race
• 9:00-15:30 – Operation of the deposits for the 18. Nationale-Nederlanden Półmaraton Warszawski.

To pick up your deposit after the finish line, you’ll need your race number.

In the event of a participant losing their race number, the Organizer is not liable for another person picking up the bag. Attention! It is forbidden to leave valuable items or documents in the deposit. The organizer is not responsible for valuable items left in the deposit.

Clothing at the start

All clothing left unattended in the start area (on the ground, barriers, etc.) will be collected immediately after the start and donated to charity. Do not leave clothing on the street that you intend to return to – in such a case, please use the deposit at the Runners’ Village.

Therefore, if you have a habit of putting on an extra layer of clothing before the start, we encourage you to wear a warmer layer of clothing over your running outfit that you won’t need later. Dispose of unnecessary clothing beyond the barriers – the Mazovian branch of the Polish Red Cross will collect and take care of them.

Click HERE to open The Race Guide or read it below!

Sold out! Registrations for the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon are closed!

The total number of available start numbers after March 21, 2024, has been quickly exhausted. There is no longer an option to register online or at the Race Office. Registrations started on March 27, 2023 – since then, you have been signing up with the motto #SpringStartsInWarsaw! Thank you to everyone who signed up for the race – we’ll be rooting for you on Sunday! We can say that we received a record number of registrations in the history of the Warsaw Half Marathon! See you at the Race Office and on Sunday at the start and finish line – prepare for this day.

• Check out the Start Map and Event Village Map
• Plan your travel – take into account the time changes in traffic described in the Race Guide
• Prepare everything in advance so you don’t rush and stress. Take into account the number of race participants and your own comfort.
• On Sunday, enjoy the running celebration, give it your all, regardless of your sports goal! Invite spectators to accompany you on this day.

  You will find everything important at: https://polmaratonwarszawski.com/en/race-guide/

Plan your arrival well to pick up your race bib! Don’t leave your visit to the Race Office until the last minute. The race kits for the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon and the New Balance High Five Race can be collected at the Race Office in the Palace of Culture and Science. Address: Plac Defilad 1, entrance from Marszałkowska Street.

Race Office Opening Hours:

March 22nd (Friday) from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
March 23rd (Saturday) from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Remember – queues form when the office opens! If you don’t have to, don’t come right at the start of the Race Office’s operation. We work all day – you’ll definitely have time to pick up your kit.

ATTENTION! On the day of the race, the Race Office will be closed.

How to get to the Race Office?

As usual, we recommend using public transportation. The Race Office is located in the Palace of Culture and Science – you can get there by metro – Centrum station (M1) or Świętokrzyska station (M1 and M2), as well as by tram and buses – Centrum stop. Nearby, you’ll also find the Warsaw Central Railway Station (Dworzec PKP Warszawa Centralna) and Warsaw Śródmieście.

If you are picking up your race bib in person, it will be issued based on a photo ID. Before entering the Race Office, check your start bib, and then look for the appropriate range above the counters.

If you want someone else to pick up your race bib on your behalf, print and sign the race card (available for download from your runner profile on the registration website – after registering, go to YOUR RUNS tab) and attach a photocopy or photo of your photo ID. Based on these two documents, another person will be able to collect your race bib.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the most important information – all the answers to frequently asked questions about the event are included there: SEE >>>