During the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon, the 33rd Polish Half Marathon Championships will take place under the auspices of the Polish Athletics Association. On March 24, we will witness the competition of top Polish female and male athletes on the streets of the capital.
The best female and male athletes in Warsaw
This year’s Polish Half Marathon Championships will take place in the capital, during the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon. Originally scheduled for March 10 in Gniezno, the organizer informed the Polish Athletics Association that the event would not take place there. When choosing a new venue for the championship, it was important for Polish Athletics Association, in addition to the event’s reputation, to adjust the event date to the international competition calendar, taking into account the Summer Olympic Games in Paris and the European Championships in Rome.
“This year is truly exceptional as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first marathon in Poland, which took place in Warsaw, and eagerly await the Olympic Games in Paris. We will begin our celebration at the end of March when, as every year, the running spring starts in Warsaw. The decision made by the Polish Athletics Association is an honor for us, but also proof that the capital is an excellent venue for organizing major sporting events,” says Marek Tronina, the president of the “Marathon Warsaw” Foundation.
Sign up for the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon
Registrations for the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon and the accompanying New Balance High Five Race are now open. Over 9,000 people have already registered for both distances. The races will take place on the streets of the capital on March 24.
The “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation is also conducting a charity running campaign #BiegamDobrze. More information about the initiative can be found at: https://nnpolmaratonwarszawski.com/en/charity/
The “Rak’n’Roll Wygraj Życie” Foundation, thanks to everyone who participated in the #BiegamDobrze campaign, has created a beautiful and, above all, comfortable waiting room in the Oncology Clinic at the University Clinical Centre of the Warsaw Medical University!
In the same clinic, in the day chemotherapy room for several years, modern chemotherapy chairs, also purchased with funds collected in previous editions of the #BiegamDobrze campaign, have been faithfully serving patients.
The first patients are already benefiting from the clinic. This is the best example that your actions have incredible power! Thank you to the runners who participate in the charity run.
Huge thanks to everyone who has been involved in the campaign! If you want to join a group of runners who, together with their loved ones, contribute to the creation of such places, building a better, friendly world, and helping out – check out the charity path when registering for runs. You won’t regret it!
With joy, we announce that Nice To Fit You, a leading player in the meal box industry, is continuing and expanding its collaboration with the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation. Over the next two years, NTFY will be the official sponsor of our running events, including the September Mini Marathon in Warsaw.
Upcoming Running Events
The first joint event of the 2024 season will be the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon, taking place on March 24. After the summer break, Nice To Fit You will appear as the main sponsor of the Warsaw Ten and the 46th Nationale Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon, as well as for the first time as the main sponsor of the Mini Marathon for children and youth.
Shared Commitment to a Healthy Lifestyle
We are proud every time key partners extend and expand their collaboration with us. The past two years have been a period of dynamic development for the Foundation. The expansion of Nice To Fit You’s activities to sponsor children’s races adds even more dynamism to our relationship. This is confirmation not only of the enormous potential of this collaboration but also of the commitment to creating innovative and inspiring projects. The decision to extend the partnership for another two years is an important step for both parties and emphasizes our joint commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and a passion for running. We are ready for another run with Nice To Fit You, full of important moments for our participants – says Marek Tronina, President of the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation.
As stated by Nice To Fit You’s brand manager, Sylwia Ramos Wójcik, the collaboration with the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation is an important element in the brand’s strategy to support and motivate its customers to engage in physical activity and adopt healthier habits.
We want to encourage not only our customers but also everyone watching us to awaken the taste of a sporting passion and take care of themselves through movement and various sports activities. During the events of the “Warsaw Marathon” Foundation, we will support both professionally trained runners and those engaging in this sport purely as amateurs. Runners have different goals, but the taste of achieved successes is always unique.
Additionally, Nice To Fit You aims to support runners by providing them with well-balanced meals.
Training for a half marathon and subsequent races is best done under the guidance of a professional trainer. However, when you need to balance it with professional work and personal life, there is often a lack of time for adequate nutrition, which is crucial in such preparations. That’s when our meal box with a properly balanced composition and meals becomes a great ally – comments Sylwia Ramos-Wójcik.
Special Promotion for Runners
Furthermore, as part of this collaboration, Nice To Fit You offers a special promotion: with the code “BIEG,” you will receive a 14% discount on meal box orders for a minimum of 14 days. It’s the perfect opportunity to take care of your nutrition and prepare for the upcoming races. The promotion runs until January 26, so don’t miss this unique opportunity!
The Avalon Foundation has joined the partners of our charitable initiative #BiegamDobrze, which supports people with disabilities and chronic illnesses throughout Poland.
Disability does not limit. Thanks to the collaboration with the Avalon Foundation, our events are becoming increasingly tailored to the needs of PwDs (People with Disabilities). By running and raising funds for their activities, you can be part of a very positive change.
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Registration has begun for the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon. The event will traditionally take place in the last weekend of September, with the starting point and finish line, just like last year, located in the heart of Warsaw – at Defilad Square. Once again, Nationale-Nederlanden is the title sponsor of the event. The uniqueness of this year’s edition is highlighted by the grand jubilee of Polish sports – the 100th anniversary of the first marathon in Poland. Sign up today, and in September, run and fulfill your dreams!
From history to the present
When on November 2, 1924, in Rembertów, eight daring individuals appeared eager to tackle the royal distance, no one suspected that 100 years later, the marathon would enjoy such popularity in Poland. In Warsaw itself, a tradition was born that moves entire generations. Uninterruptedly since 1979, the last weekend of September in the capital has been a true celebration of running and cheering. The Warsaw Marathon has become a part of the city’s landscape, bringing together fans, amateur athletes from all over Poland, their families, and unleashing emotions that are unforgettable.
This year’s Great Run will take place on September 29. We start at 9:00 from the Palace of Culture and Science. Registration for the run has just begun.
Nationale-Nederlanden as the title sponsor
Both of this year’s events organized by the “Maraton Warszawski” Foundation, just like last year, will take place under the orange umbrella of the Nationale-Nederlanden brand. This year, we will meet at the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon and the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon. The company has been actively involved in promoting health among Poles for years.
“Our renewed partnership with the Foundation and serving as the title sponsor is not only a continuation but also an deepening of our mission to promote a healthy lifestyle. Each step in the marathon symbolizes our long-term commitment to health and supporting Poles in taking care of themselves, which is crucial to us. Remember that taking care of oneself is a marathon, not a sprint – long-term thinking is key here,” says Marta Maszewska-Danielewicz, Director of Marketing Communication and Brand at Nationale-Nederlanden. She adds, “During previous editions of the half marathon and marathon, 406 people benefited from free preventive examinations in the mobile medbus. This year, we also plan activities that will contribute to building a healthy and active community.”
2023 delighted organizers
“We must admit that 2023 was extremely successful for the ‘Maraton Warszawski’ Foundation. We returned to pre-pandemic attendance, established and continued highly fruitful collaborations with many partners, including the title sponsor Nationale-Nederlanden, with whom we are pleased to continue our activities this year. We started and finished the marathon under the Palace of Culture and Science, enriching the event with a new competition format called TEAM UP! Europe. This year, we are not slowing down. Running has made a grand comeback: at this moment, we have over 6 thousand registered for the 18th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Half Marathon! In September, we want to surprise everyone by showing how the centenary of the marathon in Poland can bring runners together,” said Marek Tronina, President of the “Maraton Warszawski” Foundation.
#BiegamDobrze – Running for a good cause
As every year, the largest running charity event in Poland, #BiegamDobrze, will accompany the event. Participants can support a chosen foundation by registering through the #BiegamDobrzeroute and running with intention. After registering in the charity mode, a collection begins – simply train and encourage friends to support the “virtual piggy bank.” Upon reaching the minimum amount of 450 Polish zlotys by August 31, 2024, runners will receive a unique, orange race number as a gift, serving as a distinctive mark of Charitable Heroes. Running for a good cause makes the run lighter!
“At Nationale-Nederlanden, we care not only about physical health but also about social well-being. Our support for the #BiegamDobrze initiative is the best proof of that – this year, we will once again contribute additional amounts to the collections that gather the largest sums. Thanks to this initiative, participants have the opportunity to support important charitable goals, enriching the experience of participating in races. Additionally, our employees enthusiastically volunteer during the half marathon and marathon, emphasizing our commitment to social initiatives. We are proud to be part of such important events that bring about real change and inspire action for others,” adds Marta Pokutycka-Mądrala, Press Spokesperson and Director of Corporate Communication at Nationale-Nederlanden.
Registration for the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon
This year marks the centenary of the marathon in Poland – a unique anniversary! It’s an opportunity to reach for running dreams. Veterans and debutants, professionals, and amateurs will meet at the starting line, cheered on by their loved ones and the residents of Warsaw along the route.
Registrations for the race are available today on the website: https://rejestracja.maratonwarszawski.com/en.
Race website: https://nnmaratonwarszawski.com.
Date of the 46th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon: September 29, 2024
Meet the Great Marathoners – some of the most regular runners in history.
It seems unbelievable, but it’s true – they haven’t missed a single Warsaw Marathon since 1979! A group of eight persistent amateur runners has been with us for the forty-fifth time…
Congratulations and thanks from the entire running community! We can all learn from you and admire your mental and physical strength, loyalty and commitment.
They joined all of us at the 45. Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon:
Remember – if you had run our full marathon or the relay, your photos come free!
A marathon is no mean feat, whether you do it alone or sharing with your relay team. The unique struggles of the royal distance are surely worth recording.
Bridgestone, a Global Olympic Partner, is also sponsor of the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon and the Title Sponsor of the Bridgestone Marathon Relay.
The company supported all runners along the course and helped record their achievements and emotions. Now you can see the photos and share them, all free of charge, thanks to our sponsor.
Here’s how it works:
Your bibs were equipped with the special pictag which enables runner identification and photo matching.
Once the run is over, all you need is enter your bib number in the indicated field to gain access to your pics taken during the run. Browse through your photos – you can quickly choose the best ones and post them on your Facebook profile.
Remember to come back to the platform and re-check for new photos – more get published after the the event.
Activate your bib number in the field below:
Free photos from Pic2Go are courtesy of Bridgestone – the title sponsor of the Bridgestone Marathon Relay and a sponsor of the 45th Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon.
