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Special Lech Free speed trial as part of the marathon
The route of the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon will include a special measuring section, prepared by Lech Free. Its length will be 400 meters, and there will be prizes for those who complete it in the shortest time:
– packages of fitness tests,
– e-vouchers to an online sports store,
– 4-packs of Lech Free Active Hydrate,
– training tapes.
Prizes will be given to the 6 fastest people – 3 men and 3 women.
Relay – last calls to sign up!
Registration for the Bridgestone Marathon Relay is open until September 18th – don’t miss that date! The entry fee for the whole team is 300 PLN.
With 3 runners per team, each covers their own section of the route. Together, their distance adds up to a marathon.
Relay exchange zones will be located near metro stations, making it easy to return to the Marathon Zone in the centre. The first relay leg ends just next to the Dworzec Gdański underground station. The second transition zone will be very close to metro Młociny.
Distances to cover:
- First leg runner: approximately 9.5 km,
- Second leg runner: approximately 19.1 km,
- Third leg runner: approximately 13.6 km.
Deposits for relay runners will be mobile – you leave your stuff near your section’s start, but pick it up just where you finish.
Each relay team member will receive a medal – see the image at the top of this post!
More details you can find HERE >>>
Compete in three-person teams, covering the marathon distance in segments – gather your favourite bunch and experience the power of cooperation and the wonderful integration that a sports adventure can bring.
Join us – registration for this race is open until September 18th!
Unique team ready to run in the Bridgestone Marathon Relay
Bridgestone has been a Global Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games since 2014. As part of preparations for the upcoming Summer Games in Paris in 2024, they are taking up local initiatives in pursuit of their mission to support athletes and engage in charitable activities. As part of their projects in Poland, the brand is fielding a team for this year’s Bridgestone Marathon Relay, of which they are the title sponsor.
On September 24th, in the team relay on the royal distance, the Bridgestone brand will be represented by a unique bunch:
Marek Plawgo – track and field athlete, hurdler and sprinter, as well as the coordinator of the Bridgestone Olympic campaign.
“I am delighted that Bridgestone supports not just professional athletes but also all sports enthusiasts – including those who want to test their abilities in this relay. Running such a distance is a challenge that requires systematic preparation and the continuous overcoming of limitations and barriers, not only physical ones. Motivating participants and watching their achievements brings me great satisfaction.”
Grzegorz Sudoł – track and field athlete specialised in racewalking and ambassador of the B-Olympic Program, in which Bridgestone employees engage in sports and collect kilometres to provide financial support to charities.
“The relay in Warsaw is an important part of Bridgestone’s campaign related to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024, which we are all looking forward to. I am glad that I can be an ambassador for these activities. Team sports are not only about striving for victory together but also about the joy of sharing our passion with wonderful people.”
Marta Franciszczak – a beneficiary of the Rak’n’Roll Foundation, covered by the B-Olympic Program.
“Before I got sick, I used to train intensively. My passion was running in half-marathons and marathons, I also took part in extreme races. Today, I want to show that victory can have different facets. Not only the sports-related victory involving competition and the pursuit of medals but also the victory over oneself and one’s weaknesses or illness.”
We can’t wait for the start of the Bridgestone Marathon Relay.
Let’s meet on the track, enjoy running, and support each other!
Wanda Panfil Trophy unveiled, as the main prize at TEAM UP! Europe
The legendary marathoner becomes special guest of the event.
A new competition, TEAM UP! Europe, as part of the Warsaw Marathon, will be honoured with a trophy that teams from across Europe will fight for, starting this year. This unique statuette is named after Wanda Panfil and commemorates the sporting achievements of the most decorated female athlete in the Polish marathons history.
What’s more, Wanda Panfil herself – the world champion in the marathon from Tokyo 1991 and the winner of marathons in New York, London, Boston, and Nagoya – will be the honorary guest of our event. The meeting with Mrs. Wanda Panfil will be held on Saturday at 3:00 PM in the Marathon Zone (Plac Defilad). Be sure to come!
The rules for competing for the Wanda Panfil Trophy are simple – the statuette is a rolling award and can finally stay with the national team after their three wins in TEAM UP! Europe. Who will win the first edition? Let’s find out on September 24th!
Which type of fan are you? ;]
No matter which type of fan you are, whether you cheer on your own or with your loved ones – please visit us and have a great marathon weekend!
Come to the main Marathon Zone (start and finish area) at the Palace of Culture near Metro Centrum. You might also want to choose one of the 34 cheering zones along the race route or combine both options, moving along the action by Warsaw underground.
That way or another – do come and enjoy heaps of attractions we and our partners have prepared for the fans as well as for marathoners. Join in Poland’s greatest running celebration on September 23-24!
Full speed ahead after the conference – Poland’s largest running event in just 10 days
Traditionally, the last weekend of September will be marked by the biggest running event in Poland. In the heart of the country, over 10,000 runners will start in four different races. Polish and European national running teams will appear, along with distinguished guests and beloved volunteers. What’s more? 34 cheering zones along the entire route, concerts, happenings, and activities for the entire families of athletes and fans in the Runners’ Town.
We’re all waiting for the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and companion races: Bridgestone Marathon Relay, Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k, Nationale-Nederlanden Mini Marathon, and the intra-marathon team competition – TEAM UP! Europe and TEAM UP! Everyone.
It will be a truly sporty day for Warsaw. In the heart of the city, on Emilii Plater Street next to the Palace of Culture and Science, we shall see over 10,000 participants. There are already 6,000 registered for the royal distance, over 3,000 for the 10 k race, and 130 teams have signed up for the Bridgestone Marathon Relay. The day before, on Saturday, September 23, over 1,000 young athletes will compete at shorter distances.
45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon
The Warsaw Marathon is a unique event, among other things, because of its tradition. The capital’s marathon has been uniting runners for 45 years without break.
We have been running continuously since 1979, but for the first time we are starting from the heart of Warsaw – right under the Palace of Culture and Science. We want Warsaw to be associated with exceptional events, and our great dream is for the capital to have a major international event. It’s a challenging mission, but I’m convinced that in 5 years, on the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw Marathon, you will be positively surprised, says Marek Tronina, president of the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation.
It has become a permanent part of the city landscape, its symbol, and a witness to social and historical changes. The Big Race is also a symbol of endurance and hard work by the participants. The jubilee 45th edition of the race is a new chapter in its history.
Sports events and sports tourism on such a scale are something that can attract people to Warsaw who have not yet visited this beautiful city. The Warsaw Marathon is organized by a group of exceptional people who carry out a magnificent race. I hope that this event will continue to grow, and we along with it. I wish the organizers all the best, adds Janusz Samel, director, Sports and Recreation Office of the City of Warsaw.
Companion races – everyone will find their distance
The Big Race is not just a marathon – it is a series of accompanying events and activities. Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k and the Bridgestone Marathon Relay are races for those who prefer shorter distances or are looking for options to bond with fellow runners. The Nationale-Nederlanden Mini Marathon, an event for children and kids, will take place on Saturday and is divided into age categories and distances. The Little Big Race can be an opportunity for fun and getting out of home, but it’s also a chance to show future generations how valuable a passion for sports can be.
Everyone will find something for themselves – we always want everyone to find their place in the Marathon, whether they dream of a marathon or shorter distances, whether they are families or fans. I am very pleased to see the returning high tide of running. Our mission and goal are to make amateur sports a common phenomenon and an opportunity to be together, have fun, and fulfill dreams, says Magda Skrocka, deputy race director.
The marathon relay is extremely attractive, especially for beginners who are not yet ready to tackle the full royal distance. By starting in a team, we share the race among ourselves, and we also have additional team motivation both at the preparation stage and during the race itself. This motivation is even greater because our team includes Marta, supported by the Rak’n’Roll Foundation, who defeated the biggest opponent, which is cancer, adds Marek Plawgo, coordinator of the Bridgestone Olympic Campaign.
Our cooperation with the ‘Warsaw Marathon’ Foundation is developing very dynamically, and on the 10th anniversary of our activity, we decided to become a sponsor of the 10-kilometer race. We are excited about the event. The ambassador of Nice To Fit You Warsaw Ten is Olympic gold medalist Robert Korzeniowski, who, together with us, encourages others to engage in physical activity. Remember that a healthy diet and sports should always go hand in hand, says Sylwia Ramos-Wójcik, brand manager, Nice To Fit You.
Marathon Fan Zone – the largest Runners’ Town – invites families
This year, for the first time in history, the start, finish, and entire runners’ zone will be located right at the city’s symbolic building, the Palace of Culture and Science. In just over a week, we’ll have two days of sports competitions, meetings with interesting people, sports fairs, health promotion activities, happenings promoting active lifestyle. All visitors will get a chance to visit sponsor zones with attractions, have their bodies checked, and take advantage of catering stalls. There are contests with prizes, the opportunity to get fan gadgets, and show off sporting and artistic skills. And all of this in a positive, energetic atmosphere of a great sports celebration.
We focus on the attractiveness of the event not only for runners but also for spectators, and the runners’ families. Although the event revolves around running – after all, it’s a marathon – we want to attract as many spectators as possible to the start and finish, to the Runners’ Town next to the palace, to the 34 cheering zones. We have prepared a whole bunch of attractions on the route and at the finish area related to sports, health, fun, and relaxation, for both young and old. This is supposed to be a celebration for everyone: runners, fans, Warsaw residents, tourists, adds Magda Skrocka.
Start of the Big Race: September 24, 9:00 AM, Emilii Plater street
Marathon Fan Zone: September 23 and 24, area next to the Palace of Culture and Science
TEAM UP! Europe and TEAM UP! Everyone – the premiere features a new dimension of street races
This year’s edition of the event will also be the premiere of a new project – team competition within the marathon. The competition will be staged at a high, European level right from the start. The goal? Revitalise team running, show it from a very exciting, suspenseful side, create new opportunities for mixed professional and amateur teams, and encourage integration.
The sister brand – TEAM UP! Everyone, is open to those thirsty for amateur team competition. Its rules are very similar, and teams of marathon runners with a bib number can sign up.
More details at https://nnmaratonwarszawski.com/team-up-everyone/ and https://teamupeurope.eu
#BiegamDobrze (#GoodRunning)
As every year, the largest charity running project in Poland, #BiegamDobrze, is held as part of the activities around the marathon. By training, preparing for the race, and promoting fundraising among friends, participants support one of nine non-governmental organisations. In total, runners have raised over 8 million Polish złoty as part of the project. The current edition alone has now gathered 450,000 złoty. The action is ongoing!
More details at https://nnmaratonwarszawski.com/biegamdobrze/
We have been living with this event for a long time and can’t wait for the start. Running has become our true passion. We joined the Warsaw Marathon also because of the social value of the #BiegamDobrze campaign, which turns a major sporting event into a way to help, and we are actively involved in these charity actions as well, says Marta Pokutycka-Mądrala, director of corporate communication and spokesperson, Nationale-Nederlanden.
Last chance to register
Those interested can still register for the event and run their chosen distance – marathon, 10 kilometers, or in a relay, where participants cover about 9.5 km, 19.1 km, and 13.6 km. The races will take place on September 24. Registration is also open for children’s races – these will be held on Saturday, September 24. Both adults and children will start from the same place – Emilii Plater street. They will compete with traffic closed, loud cheering from the fans, and the best organisation! Finisher medals and a wealth of attractions for everyone await in the Runner’s Village.
You can’t miss it!
Sign up at https://rejestracja.maratonwarszawski.com/pl/
Join us to cheer
All those who prefer to focus on cheering or soak in the atmosphere of the Big Race are invited to passionately support the runners at selected points along the route or at the start and finish.
See you at the Big Race – the largest sports event in Poland!
LUX MED as medical partner
The LUX MED Group once again supports athletes as a medical partner of the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon. LUX MED medical teams will ensure the event’s safety. A number of extra attractions await runners and fans, including a meet-up with Olympic champion Kajetan Duszyński.
The event is taking place for the 45th time and there will be many attractions for participants and fans. For marathoners, the start packages include complementary sets of special abrasion dressing.
On the route, LUX MED will launch a special fan zone near Plac Inwalidów, offering physiotherapy consultations and a range of fan gadgets.
At the finish line, near the Palace of Culture, in the tent of the LUX MED Group, specialists from the Mavit Medical Centre will offer specialist eyesight examinations, as a service to marathon runners. In the same place, fans and runners will also receive a special guest – Kajetan Duszyński, Olympic champion and campaign ambassador of LUX MED’s „Wygrywaj Zdrowie” program.
Above all though, LUX MED specialists and rescue teams will ensure the athletes’ safety. Ambulances will follow the marathon participants along the race course. If necessary, assistance will be provided at medical points.
100 teams on the start list of the Bridgestone Marathon Relay!
We are proud to welcome 100 teams signed up for the relay on September 24! Participants of the Bridgestone Marathon Relay will start together with marathoners on a COMMON ROUTE going through the heart of the capital city and passing super-attractive tourist spots.
If you feel:
– it’s not time for a marathon yet,
– you simply prefer shorter runs,
– you just want to integrate with a team…
… and you don’t want to miss the special vibes of the last Sunday of September – see you at the Bridgestone Marathon Relay! Registration remains open!
There are 3 members in each relay team – each covers their own section of the route. Their total distance adds up to the marathon. Relay transition zones will be located near underground stations – for an easy comeback to the start/finish area. Change zone I will be near Metro Dworzec Gdański. Change zone II is near Metro Młociny.
Distance division:
Leg 1: approx. 9.5 km,
Leg 2: approx. 19.1 km,
Leg 3: approx. 13.6 km.
Another medal arrives :)
Calling all runners of Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k – here’s your trophy!
The medal of Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k has arrived. On September 24, it will decorate all finishers. The 10 km race sets off at 9:30 right next to the Palace of Culture and Science. Its route goes through the very centre of Warsaw – the runners will pass the popular “palm tree” at General Charles de Gaulle Roundabout, and will also run across the Poniatowski Bridge – these are the places the medal refers to! Its shape directly commemorates the distance you are going to cover.
We can’t wait to run! This is a brand new, spectacular route at a distance really popular among running fans – you can’t miss it. Registration continues!
