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The Nice To Fit You Mini Marathon eagerly awaits children and youth who want to experience the joy of sports every year. We invite you to join the Little Big Run—a race competition for the youngest participants. The races traditionally take place the day before the Great Run. See you on September 28th at the Palace of Culture and Science!

The Nice To Fit You Mini Marathon is divided into age categories, with participants running different distances based on their age. The youngest age groups—up to 3 and up to 5 years old—can start with a guardian. The upper age limit is 16 years. Everyone will receive a beautiful commemorative medal at the finish line.

The races will take place on Świętokrzyska Street, where the adults will start the following day. The starts of the respective groups are scheduled between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM—the exact start time for each age group will be announced closer to the event.

Here are the race categories and distances for the Nice To Fit You Mini Marathon:

– up to 3 years old (2021-2024) – approximately 50 meters
– 4-5 years old (2019-2020) – approximately 100 meters
– 6-7 years old (2017-2018) – approximately 150 meters
– 8-9 years old (2015-2016) – approximately 200 meters
– 10-11 years old (2013-2014) – approximately 400 meters
– 12-13 years old (2011-2012) – approximately 600 meters
– 14-16 years old (2008-2010) – approximately 1200 meters

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Race Bib Collection:

Participants will be running with bibs that include a timing chip. You can pick up your race kit at the Palace of Culture and Science, Pl. Defilad 1, on the following dates:

– September 27, 2024 (Friday): 14:00 – 20:00
– September 28, 2024 (Saturday): 10:00 until 45 minutes before the start of your respective wave

Rules and Regulations >>>

Inspiring a Passion for Running and a Healthy Lifestyle

Participating in the Nice To Fit You Mini Marathon is all about fun and creating unforgettable memories. We believe that competing in races is an adventure for children and youth. Let’s encourage the youngest to stay active—be role models and show them what’s possible. Running with peers in the atmosphere of the Great Race, especially in this extraordinary year—the centenary of the marathon in Poland—is an unforgettable experience.

The results of the children’s races are measured with full professionalism using an electronic timing system. On this day, young athletes will feel like professional runners. Perhaps participating in these events will be the start of a beautiful sports journey.

We invite you to cheer on the youngest participants—enthusiastic, positive support from parents and loved ones, applause, and sharing in the excitement are all vital parts of the race experience!

Dear Parent – Your Attitude Matters!

Children’s and youth races are a form of entertainment and a way to spend free time, but most importantly, they are a means of sports education and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for engaging in health-promoting activities and showing the beauty of sports!

During the event, we make sure not to impose unhealthy pressure on children or stir up negative emotions or competition at all costs—this event is meant to give them a chance to experience the positive emotions that come with running.

We aim to highlight the benefits of being active—we want this day to be remembered as a pleasant experience, one they’ll look back on fondly. We hope your approach aligns with this vision!

Check out the T-shirt for the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon, the Centennial Marathon!

We’re celebrating the round anniversary of the marathon distance in Poland, which is the central theme of this year’s Big Race. The design features a symbolic laurel wreath, inspired by the one awarded to Stefan Szelestowski, the winner of the first marathon in Poland.

With over 6,000 people already on the starting list, we’re excited to see you at the start line under the Palace of Culture and Science, ready to take on a fast and flat course through seven districts! This will be your day!

You can order the T-shirt when registering for the race or add it to your existing registration. Remember, the number of T-shirts is limited.

Here’s the T-shirt for the upcoming Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K! It’s vibrant and symbolic. You won’t forget the distance or the location 😉

You can order the T-shirt when signing up for the race or add it to an already paid registration. Below, you’ll see the men’s and women’s versions. Remember, the number of available T-shirts is limited.

There are already nearly 2,500 people on the start list. Will you conquer Warsaw’s 10K?

Registration is ongoing on the registration page >>>

In your letters, you’ve been asking whether the Little Great Run will take place on the eve of the Great Run. Our answer is – it will! Registration for the Nice To Fit You Mini Marathon will open soon. As every year, there will be different distances depending on the age of the participants.

You’ll see your little ones on the course traditionally on the Saturday before the Marathon, which is September 28th. On that day, the entire Runner’s Village at the Palace of Culture and Science will be buzzing with life, and we invite you to take a trip to the city center.

The Nice To Fit You Mini Marathon is a series of runs for children and youth. With professional timekeeping, beautiful commemorative medals at the finish line, and a chance to introduce the younger generation to the excitement of sports! Let’s share the joy of running with the kids.

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Since the start of the #IRunWell initiative, over 10,000 people have participated, raising more than 8 million PLN for charitable organizations. The highlight of the campaign is set to take place during the last weekend of September in the capital, with two major races.

“Charity running events are incredibly popular worldwide. We are proud to see growing interest in similar events here in Poland year after year. These actions engage everyone – both runners and those who can’t participate directly. Those who don’t run can support participants by donating to a chosen charity. The runners, on the other hand, run not only for themselves but also for the charitable organization they support with their effort. Through the #IRunWell initiative, they gain a sense of fulfilled mission and added value from their training and participation. It’s a unique initiative that unites people, supports noble causes, and brings immense joy,” says Magda Skrocka, COO at the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation.

Got your fundraising campaign? Remember to raise the minimum amount!

You have until the end of August to gather the minimum amount! Reaching this goal guarantees you a special orange-colored race number as a gift. Share your campaign again on social media, reach out to your colleagues, or contribute the remaining amount yourself to secure your spot on the starting list.

If you don’t manage to raise the minimum amount by the end of the month, you’ll still have the option to register through the traditional path.

Do you want to join a unique community? Support a charity that’s close to your heart!

If anyone is looking for extra motivation to participate in the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon or the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K, taking place on the last weekend of September in the capital, then the #IRunWell campaign is perfect for you!

So far, nearly a thousand people have registered for both September races through the charity pathway. How can you join them?

Simply register for the race at your chosen distance via the charity pathway. Choose one of the participating charitable organizations and set up a virtual fundraiser, encouraging your friends and family to donate to a cause that matters to you. Once you’ve raised the minimum amount specified in the regulations, you’ll receive your race package. Your number will be special – you’ll run with a distinctive orange race number! Additionally, you’ll enjoy surprises from your chosen charity and a massage area after the race.

Compete for an Extra Prize from Nationale-Nederlanden

Your virtual fundraising doesn’t stop once you reach the minimum amount – it continues! The closer the race gets, the more motivation there is to donate. Participants are getting creative and coming up with fun ways to promote their campaigns and encourage contributions. You can also top up your fundraiser on your own. All funds raised will be donated to the charity you’ve chosen to support. Moreover, as in previous years, the title sponsor of the marathon, Nationale-Nederlanden, will reward the highest fundraisers. It’s worth striving for that extra financial boost!

“For the third time, we are participating in the #IRunWell campaign, which brings us great joy and satisfaction. Once again, as Nationale-Nederlanden, we will donate 5, 10, and 15 thousand PLN to the top three fundraisers in the marathon distance. We are happy to provide financial assistance to charitable organizations that offer care and support to those in need every day. By doing this, we promote selfless help and cheer on the marathon runners who have taken on the challenge of running over 40 kilometers,” says Marta Pokutycka-Mądrala, Corporate Communications Director and Spokesperson at Nationale-Nederlanden.

Registration for the races, including the charity pathway, takes place in the Runner’s Panel:

https://rejestracja.maratonwarszawski.com/en/

The Centennial Marathon will get Warsaw running! Are you running or cheering? On September 29th, we will gather to run the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K. We will celebrate the marathon tradition that began in Poland exactly one hundred years ago – it’s a beautiful jubilee, and you will be part of it.

On the eve of the Great Run, children and youth will take to the course – the Nice To Fit You Mini Marathon awaits young sports enthusiasts. The entire last weekend of September will be filled with excitement, attractions, and gatherings. The area in the heart of the city, at the Palace of Culture and Science, will transform into a lively Marathon Village. You can’t miss this.

On September 29th, you will tackle a 10-kilometer distance! An exciting route and great emotions await you. You will compete for personal bests and gain new running experiences. This 10K accompanies the largest Marathon in Poland – such a combination and gathering of sports enthusiasts is a rare event. Take the challenge – let’s meet in two months!

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There are already over 6,000 people on the starting list for the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon!

In exactly two months, dreams of completing the royal distance will come true. For those who prefer slightly shorter runs, we have the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K, which will accompany the Great Run and also promises to be great – the list of registered participants is about to reach two thousand names.

It will be a Celebration of Running! A round jubilee – the centenary of the marathon in Poland, a village for runners and supporters right in the center, fast courses, and loud, colorful cheering points. So, what about you? Are you running or cheering?

REGISTER HERE >>>