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The Big Race is less than 100 days away! 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon – a running feast comes really close.

Warsaw Marathon Foundation is 20 years young. This year also marks the 45th edition of the Warsaw Marathon. The Big Race, with its fantastic history and heaps of emotions, is going to hit the streets of Warsaw in less than 100 days! Let us start with big news – there will be a complete new course and an exceptional surprise, attractions for the audience, children’s runs and the add-on 10 k race, all coupled with competitive spirit and unforgettable emotions.

Both the 45th Warsaw Marathon and the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k will be held on 24th September. No running fan can miss those events. Each runner and each spectator will get their share of competition thrills, embellished with the great historical background and our trademark charity project of #BiegamDobrze (#RunningGood).

A race with loads of history

The Warsaw Marathon has been a feast for runners, year after year. As one of the few global marathons, we’ve been on for an unbroken period of 45 years, since 1979. Each of the Warsaw Marathon annual editions has a unique story. In the early 1980-ies, the race carried on under the watchful eye of the army and special police forces. The 1990-ies saw the first marathon editions with “Warsaw” as part of the brand. And in 2020 the event was held in an unprecedented pandemic formula, sticking to the highest sanitary rigour. Each Marathon year is special, and for each runner, the marathon is a fiesta crowning a rather lengthy path. Being part of the running crowd, who write the unique marathon story in Poland’s capital, being able to watch other runners – it all offers a chance to ponder the passion and hard work, and to celebrate the running season’s highlight.

– Marathon is an exceptional distance – says Magda Skrocka of the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation. The more so, that our event has been going on since 1979, without a break. That means long years of running, celebrating the passion, living through social and historical changes. The race is a witness of our everyday lives – and the superb chronicler of emotions. The unique atmosphere, the feeling of unity and fulfilment, the finish line of many weeks’ preparation – words can hardly describe a marathoner’s feelings. The same impressions get through to running fans. This year, we want the whole of Warsaw to rejoice in the Big Race with us. The Warsaw fans know how to cheer and how to be a great audience  – just wait for 24th September and let’s write another chapter of our shared history.

Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k – the accompanying race

No different from last year, the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon is to be complemented by a 10k race. The shorter distance is ideal for those not yet ready for the marathon, and for those who simply dream of a 10k PB. The Big Race vibes and the huge field, the loud, colourful event setting, finally – the new title sponsor, Nice To Fit You – all these factors make the race on September 24th really unique. 

A 10k race is an opportunity for street running first-timers, and for those seeking a personal best. But you can also simply indulge in a chance to run through the city centre free from the car traffic. Thanks to the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k, you can get the Big Race feeling. On Sunday, September 24th, thousands of runners will have a chance to build the beautiful history of running in Warsaw!

New courses and the surprise that can truly move the capital

Some important formal announcements are coming – both the marathon and the 10k race get complete new courses. 

– We are preparing a surprise both for our runners and for the Warsaw running fans – Magda Skrocka says. Apart from the new routes, which are being developed right now, we are also going to announce another change, adding a symbolic dimension to the whole event. We are waiting impatiently for the runners’ reactions, we know that the race course and setting are important to them. The news will be unveiled step by step, until the race day. But the route itself will be shown much sooner, at the turn of June and July.

#RunningGood – another chapter, another chance to help

One can sign up for the September races through the biggest charity running project in Poland  –  #BiegamDobrze (#RunningGood). In our charity path, helping is easy! Through the project carried out with several NGO’s, we facilitate fundraising for such causes as oncological therapies, supporting prematurely born infants or disease prevention.

Having raised the minimum amount in the virtual piggybank set up at registration, the runner gets a special gift – an exceptional orange bib number, which identifies the Charity Heroes. Running feels lighter, when you run for a cause!

– Social engagement and supporting local charities is a key area of our activity – says Marta Pokutycka-Mądrala, spokesperson at Nationale-Nederlanden and corporate communications director. – We really appreciate the effort of #RunningGood charity marathoners. As Nationale-Nederlanden we will add extra funding to the leading fundraisers. Along with the base collection, the fundraiser will pass our extra amounts on to the foundation they had chosen. 

Registration for 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k is under way! Other races at the event weekend include Bridgestone Marathon Relays (registration to start in late June) and children’s races. On September 24, Warsaw becomes each runner’s capital. It’s a great chance for everyone to rejoice in the Big Race mood – runners adult and younger, the local audience and fans around the world!  Thousands of runners will come along, fighting for their dreams. Time to write another chapter in Warsaw’s street running history!

Sign up here >>> https://rejestracja.maratonwarszawski.com

Celebration of Running with Nice To Fit You

Remember to keep the holy day! Every runner’s fiesta is coming on June 7, 2023 – it’s the World Running Day!

Rejoice on this special holiday. Dress up your best starters, recharge your watch, put on your headphones and make it your day! This is your special time!

Are you training before a race? Take care of a proper, balanced diet. Which can also mean – delicious! 💛

Using the BIEGANIE10 code, you can order catering with menu selection, up to 10% off regular price!

⏰ Code valid until 7/06, cannot be combined with the loyalty program.

CHECK here: ntfy.pl/catering-item

Nice To Fit You is once again the official sponsor of the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and for the first time the title sponsor of the accompanying 10km run, Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10k. We choose to support runners. You too have a choice. Go ahead and choose your menu conveniently in the mobile application.

Check the route – click to enlarge.

32nd Warsaw Uprising Race – registration open!

31-05-2023 13:05

Registration has now started for the second stage of the famous Warsaw Running Triad. Runners will set off on Saturday, July 29th, to commemorate the special days of 1944 and pay homage to the Warsaw Heroes. Apart from the traditional version – you can also take part in the virtual edition of the race!

The mood of the 32nd Warsaw Uprising Race will as always be something special – we want to remember the special moments from Polish history. It makes sense to hurry with signing up a bit – the first batch of 1,000 bibs is available at a lower price.

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Zdrofit to close ranks with the Warsaw Marathon foundation as the fitness partner

09-05-2023 11:05

Poland’s biggest fitness club chain has become the exclusive fitness partner of both Ekiden – Marathon of Relays and the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon.

Zdrofit supports their customers and educates them in using physical activity to make the most positive impact on general condition, health and body shape, as well as psychological well-being, which all leads to maintaining good life quality.

A team of Zdrofit personal coaches will run the warm-up before the Ekiden – the Marathon of Relays, preparing the runners for a safe start and cheering them up for healthy competition and great fun.

– Zdrofit joining the mass running events organised by the Warsaw Marathon Foundation is another opportunity for promoting physical activity, which we believe pumps life up with a completely new energy – says Daniel Biegaj, marketing and e-commerce director,  marketing head of the fitness chain owned by Benefit Systems. We want to inspire both those people who have a high awareness of fitness issues, and all those who are just beginning their adventure with physical exercises. That is why we encourage everyone to exercise at their own pace, as they like and want, adjusting effort to own condition.

Compare to Western European countries and to the very active north of the continent, Polish population still has a low proportion of physically active citizens. This leads to the growing amount of medical problems – obesity, cardiovascular hypertension, diabetes, oncological diseases and mental heaths issues.

We are glad Zdrofit is going to support an event that is so important for passionate runners. Our clubs are an excellent base for their strength and coordination practice – Biegaj adds.

The Zdrofit fitness chain is made up of 84 clubs located in Warsaw (city and greater area), the Tricity, Szczecin, Kielce and Włocławek. The clubs offer highest quality equipment to assure member safety. Zdrofit provides its guests with cardio zones, free weights, cross training and recovery areas.

Zdrofit is distinguished by the largest offer of group fitness classes. Almost 100 practice formats allow for adjusting the classes to the diverse customer needs – from beginners, through dance practice, preventive practice like pilates or “healthy spine”, to intensive metabolic training like intervals or hugely popular bike practice.

– Institutions of amateur sports must support one another and aim at popularising a whole range of activities. Each physical activity is good and their variety impacts our physical and mental development. Zdrofit with their fitness clubs are surely well known to amateur runners. I am really happy we are teaming up. Running should be healthy and passionate, but also wise – and that often calls for more than work on outdoor mileage. We believe that with relentless work and common engagement we will promote sports and healthy lifestyle, encouraging a growing percentage of the population to take up physical activity. Healthy mind in a healthy body! – says Marek Tronina, president of the Warsaw Marathon Foundation.

Anwim to run along with the Warsaw Marathon Foundation

07-03-2023 14:03

Anwim, the operator of the MOYA petrol stations chain, has become the official Supporting Brand of the distance running events organised by the Warsaw Marathon Foundation in 2023. As part of the cooperation, Anwim is going to equip a special section of the Runners’ town, as well as provide pre-race gifts for each runner.

Anwim aims to take an active part in the organisation of 17th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half-Marathon, 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and Ekiden – the Marathon of Relays, including supporting races. The mission of our Foundation, related to caring about Poles’ physical and mental health, is close to the company’s corporate values, which include promoting a balanced lifestyle and environmental causes.

45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon, as well as other events organised by the Foundation, promote sports and healthy lifestyles, but also support a number of charities. As a company, Anwim has been for many years building a socially responsible corporate culture, and initiating a range of projects where interested employees may get involved. Anwin teams will compete in the EKIDEN – the Marathon of Relays, but there are also people preparing to the much more demanding individual marathon race.

The first of the races, 17th Nationale Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon, will be held on March 26th. In the runners’ village, race participants will be able to relax and sip the delicious MOYA Caffe. Besides, the company is also preparing special gifts, to be found in the runners’ race packs.

MOYA petrol station network

MOYA petrol stations are present in all the voivodships, at main transit highways, local roads and in city centres. They offer fuel of the highest quality: 95 and 98 gasoline, LPG and diesel fuel in the standard and premium versions, the latter branded as ON MOYA Power. Lorry and van drivers can take advantage of fast-refuelling has pumps and have access to the increasingly popular AdBlue liquid. Fleet customers can enjoy the interesting offer of the MOYA Firma program, which enables cashless transactions.

The MOYA Firma mobile app allows for effective management of a car fleet. Some of the MOYA stations are additionally equipped in lorry parking spaces, car washing systems, compressors or vacuum cleaners. The chain’s stations meet the highest standards of service and product quality. All fuel offered at MOYA is consistent with up-to-date fuel quality standards, and with the current directive on minimal standards for liquid fuel. TankQ – the independent fuel study program – is the best guarantee of MOYA quality.

LUX MED group becomes the medical partner of 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon

28-02-2023 15:02

We are proud to announce that this year, medical support teams from LUX MED will take care of the runners’ safety at the 17th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon, Ekiden-Marathon of Relays, as well as the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon.

The LUX MED group has long been promoting physical activity and encouraging its patients and all Poles to take up active lifestyles as part of long-term healthcare. Covering three sports events with crucial medical support responds to the distance runners’ need for safety.

– Road race participants must receive the best possible care at each kilometre of their route. As the medical partner, Grupa LUX MED will extend their support over no less than three large scale events. We keep educating Poles day by day that physical activity is the first step towards healthier and better life. That is why I am very pleased we are able to support such initiatives – says Anna Rulkiewicz, chairman of Grupa LUX MED.

Doing regular sports is a health promoting habit not just with respect to the prevalent civilisation diseases, but also when it comes to supporting immunological safety of individuals and communities.

More about LUX MED group

Grupa LUX MED is the leader of the private healthcare sector in Poland. Since 2013 it has been part of the international Bupa group, which operates globally as an insurer and medical service provider. The company has been present in the Polish market for 30 years. During the COVID – 19 pandemics, the group took an active part in the battle for the lives of Poles, providing robust support to the public sector.

The LUX MED group offers a full range of services – outpatient care, diagnostic service, rehabilitation, dentistry, psychological care, hospital services and long-term support to 2,500,000 of patients. At their disposal, there are more than 270 medical centres (open-access or in-house, factory clinics), 14 hospitals and nearly 3,000 partner health centres. Grupa LUX MED more than 20,000 people, including about 8,000 doctors and 5,000 medical support staff. In their everyday operations medycznego, LUX MED is driven by the principles of sustainable development, taking up numerous initiatives in the areas of social and environmental involvement. Grupa LUX MED is the Main Medical Partner of the Polish Olympic Committee and the Main Medical Partner of the Polish Paralympic Committee.

The first thousand runners in the start list of the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon!

25-02-2023 08:02

Although the Big Race – the jubilee 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathonu – is still a full season away, we know well that you plan to meet us in the capital of Poland. You plan and you express it through signing up for the race. More than 200 days before the event, as many as 1000 people have already signed up! And the number is growing with each day.

The Big Race

The Jubilee 45th edition of the race is scheduled for 24th September, 2023. One of the most prestigious sports events in the Polish capital will be held as the 45. Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon.

Each year, the Warsaw Marathon marks a running celebration. It is one of the few marathons in the world that has been on since 1979, without a break. Each edition is an exceptional story, each and every one is a chance for reaching running goals and dreams, a unique challenge and an enormous learning opportunity. And like many road races, our marathons are hotspots of human emotions.

The start list has already 1,000 participants! The previous year’s edition gathered more than 4,000 runners. Will a higher number hit the streets this year? The fight to reach for the running dreams continues – as the Warsaw Marathon Foundation we keep our fingers crossed for your goals and resolutions!

#GoodRunning – running with a cause feels lighter!

As part of the charity path, each runner can choose one of the partner charities and support it through running. By choosing that path at race registration, members set up virtual collections in the #GoodRunning system. You can then encourage your friends to support the fundraiser, and thus you team up to raise the money to support your chosen charity. After raising the minimum amount, the runner receives the race bib as a gift from their organisation.

As part of #GoodRunning, the runners have already raised more than 7 million PLN for important social causes! Become one of the heroes with orange race bibs – running with a cause feels lighter!

Read more about the charity path (top drop down menu) 

Join the runners who write the history of marathons with us and live your special day in Warsaw. Let September be marked by fulfilment of running dreams – grab the chance! Let’s meet on September 24th! The registration is on!

Caring for your health is a marathon. In that race, you are supported by Nationale-Nederlanden!

16-02-2023 10:02

Nationale-Nederlanden Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A. has become the title sponsor of 17. Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half-Marathon and 45. Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon! The company has long been promoting health care and disease prevention, as well as supporting runners.

– We know that taking care of health is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. That’s why we are happy to join such exceptional events as 17. Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half-Marathon and 45. Nationale- Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon. We will cheer you on along the course and support you beyond that. Very soon, we’re going to talk about some of the attractions we’ve prepared for you and your close ones – says Marta Maszewska-Danielewicz, marketing communications and brand director at Nationale-Nederlanden.

Nationale-Nederlanden has for many years encouraged prudent financial management (in the form of life and health insurance) as well as preventive care, and we have a long term approach, embodied in the #długodystansZDROWO campaign. Sports, including distance running, are part of preventive care. That is why the brand has long promoted that type of activity in a consistent way.

Since 2015 Nationale Nederlanded are the title sponsor of “CITY TRAIL z Nationale-Nederlanden”, a country-wide series of trail races in Poland, targeting both children and adults. Globally, the NN Group helps organise races around the world – from Rotterdam (NN Marathon Rotterdam), through the Hague (NN CPC Loop Den Haag), and as far as Naha in Japan (Naha Marathon). It also sponsors the professional NN Running Team. The team includes some of the brightest distance-running stars, such as current WR holders Letesenbet Gedey (women’s half-marathon) and Eliud Kipchoge (men’s marathon).

Not only does the brand engage in public running events, but it also boasts an internal running group, which holds regular practice sessions and signs up in races, including the Warsaw Half-Marathon).

As you can see, our new sponsor has promoted healthy running for years and has a long term #długodystansZDROWO approach. Therefore, it will take care of the health aspect during our events. Stay tuned – you are going to hear more details soon!

Click and download the Race Guide to the 44th Warsaw Marathon and accompanying events. There you will find the most important information about the start – get ready for September 25.