All you need to know about a marathon

Registration and Entry Fees

Registration for all our races takes place online on the Registration page.

Registration

Eligible to participate are individuals who will be at least 18 years old by September 27, 2026 (born before September 27, 2007).

• Participant limit: 14,000.
• Registration will be carried out in the following stages
  – from December 3, 2025 to September 26, 2026 – open registration in the traditional pathway;
  – from December 3, 2025 to August 16, 2026 – open registration in the #BiegamDobrze charity pathway.
• Online registration for the 48th Warsaw Marathon will close on September 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. It will also be possible to register in person at the Race Office of the 48th Warsaw Marathon, provided that the participant limit has not been reached. Please note that the total pool of race bibs available for those registering after September 25, 2025 and at the Race Office is limited to a maximum of 200.

Fees

Participants born on September 28, 1960 or earlier are entitled to a 25% discount on the entry fee, based on the rate valid at the time of payment.

Participants born on 27 September 1946 or earlier are granted a discount of 100% off the entry fee applicable at the time of payment.

Participants competing in wheelchairs are granted a 50% discount on the entry fee applicable at the time of payment, provided they send a scan of a document confirming their disability to [email protected]

Additional Services

Participants have the option to order additional features and services:

Course

Find more details about on Route page.

Course profile

Aid Stations

• Aid stations with water will be located approximately every 2.5 kilometers, starting from the 5th kilometer. Additionally, every second station from the 10th kilometer onwards will also provide isotonic drinks and bananas.
• Each aid station is about 100 meters long. There’s no need to run straight to the first table – heading to the tables further down helps avoid crowding in the zone.
• Aid stations always begin and end with water tables.

Right after each aid station, on the same side of the course, there will be designated “drop zones” for disposing of cups. Please use these marked areas to throw away your waste.

Toilets

Toilets will be available near every aid station along the Marathon course.

T-shirt and Medal

T-shirt

Remember, you can order a T-shirt even if you didn’t choose it earlier when paying for your race bib. Simply edit your registration in the Runner’s Panel and add the T-shirt.

Both technical and cotton T-shirts are available, but quantities are limited.

• You can change your T-shirt size by editing your registration form, but no later than September 09, 2026, if you are using the race pack delivery option.
• At the Race Office, only selected T-shirt sizes will be available for purchase – those not sold out online.

Medal

This how the finisher medal looks like.

Race Bib Pick-up

You can collect your race number from the Race Office, located outside the Palace of Culture and Science at 1 Plac Defilad, on the Marszałkowska Street side.

Parking in the immediate area around the Palace of Culture and Science is limited, so we recommend using public transport.

On race day, the Race Office will be closed.

Opening days and hours:

• September 25, 2026: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• September 26, 2026: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

QR codes will be sent by email and SMS one day before the Race Office opens. If you experience any issues with your code (e.g., you don’t receive the SMS or the message is empty), please visit the INFO desk at the Race Office.

What will you get in a race pack

• a race bib with a timing chip,
• safety pins,
• a deposit bag,
• a commemorative T-shirt – if you ordered one.

Those collecting their race numbers from the Race Office will also receive gifts from our sponsors:

• Discount vouchers from Trec Nutrition, Huawei, Mercedes-Benz Autotorino, 4Fizjo and Nice To Fit You,
• Trec Endurance energy gel,
• Sudocrem Expert barrier cream,
• A phone armband from Allegro,
• A Bob Snail fruit and nut bar,
• A sample of Sanytol Laundry Sanitiser,
• Plasters from LUX MED Group.

Placing the Race Bib

The race bib must be placed on the front of your outfit. It cannot be covered or altered in any way. Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification.

You must have your race bib when entering the start zone. Your bib will show the designation of your starting zone and the number of the vehicle where you can leave your deposit bag.

Fill in the back of your race bib with the required personal details.

Additional attractions at the Race Office

Right next to the Race Office, we invite you to visit the Sport & Fitness Expo – you’ll find stands with a wide range of sports equipment, running gadgets, and nutrition products. It’s also a great opportunity to talk to experts or make your last pre-race purchases.

The EXPO will be open during the Race Office opening hours.

Race Bib Delivery

Participants who choose the delivery option are not required to check in at the Race Office.

• Race pack delivery is available only within Poland.
• The delivery fee is 10 EUR (gross) per participant. Each race pack is shipped individually – it is not possible to send more than one pack in a single parcel.
• The deadline for ordering and paying for delivery is September 9, 2026.
• To be eligible for delivery, participants must have a race bib assigned (after payment of the entry fee) no later than September 9, 2026.
• Deliveries will be made approximately two weeks before the race.
• If the package has not been received by September 22, 2026, participants should report this to the Organizer at [email protected].
• The race pack delivery includes: the race bib with a timing chip, safety pins, and, if selected, a commemorative T-shirt.
• Sponsor gifts are not included in the delivery – they are only available at the Race Office during race pack pick-up.

Group Registration

We do not accept group registrations for individual customers – each participant must register individually through the Registration page.

If you wish to pay for a group of participants with a single bank transfer, each person in the group must first register individually. Afterwards, a collective Pro Forma invoice can be requested.

During registration, participants should not mark the invoice option or enter invoice details, nor should they pay for their entry individually.

To receive a Pro Forma invoice, please send the following to [email protected]:

• invoice details,
• the number and list of participants (including registration numbers),
• information on the selected race pack option and race distance.

Pro-Forma invoices are issued only for groups of at least two participants (it is not possible to receive a Pro-Forma invoice for a single entry). Once the payment based on the Pro-Forma invoice has been received, all athletes on the list will be assigned their start numbers.

For travel agency representatives

If you are a travel agency representative or you organize international trips to marathons, please contact Szymon Grzybczyk at [email protected].

Withdrawal from the Race

The entry fee is non-refundable, non-transferable to another person, non-transferable to a future race, and cannot be exchanged for a voucher.

The Organizer reserves the possibility to introduce an extra feature in the registration system that allows a one-time transfer of a race bib to another participant for an additional fee, after the participant limit is reached. The final decision on enabling this option will be made and announced by the Organizer at a later date.

The only exception applies if the participant selects and pays for the “Refund Option” during registration. The cost of this service is 10 EUR and is non-refundable.

• The refund option cannot be purchased at a later date.
• Once purchased, this option allows the participant to withdraw from the race without providing a reason and receive a 100% refund of the entry fee, including any additional paid options, provided that the withdrawal request is submitted no later than: September 26, 2025 (for participants collecting their race pack at the Race Office), or September 10, 2025 (for participants using the delivery option).
• To withdraw, participants must log in to their account in the Runner’s Panel and click the “Withdraw from the race” button in the Your Races tab.

Invoice

Participants who wish to receive an invoice for their entry fee should select the appropriate option in the registration form and provide the required billing details.

The invoice will be generated automatically after the payment is recorded and will be available for download from the participant’s profile no later than the 15th day of the month following the month of payment.

In accordance with tax regulations, since the payment is made before the service is provided, a pro forma (advance) invoice will be issued for the full amount paid. This advance invoice also serves as the final invoice.

In order to receive a Pro-Forma invoice, it is necessary to send: invoice details, the number and list of participants (with registration numbers) together with information about the chosen race package option to the address [email protected].

Pro-Forma invoices are issued for at least two participants (it is not possible to receive a Pro-Forma for a single participant).

How to Get to the Start

The race starts on Świętokrzyska Street, right in the heart of Warsaw. The Race Office, open on Friday and Saturday before the race, and the finish area are located near the Palace of Culture and Science. You can easily get there by metro: Centrum station (M1) or Świętokrzyska station (M1 and M2).

On race day, participants can use public transport within Zone 1 free of charge by showing their race number. We recommend using public transport!

How to get to the Start?

Parking in the immediate area around the Palace of Culture and Science is limited. The car park directly outside the Palace will be closed. We recommend using public transport.

For anyone planning to travel by car, we have published a Traffic Guide with information about temporary road closures and traffic restrictions. We encourage you to check it before travelling.

Updates on both traffic restrictions and changes to public transport services will also be available on the city’s official websites:

• wtp.waw.pl/changes
• wtp.waw.pl/impediments

Free Public Transport – QR Code

Your race number entitles you to free public transport on race day.

To enter the metro, use the lifts or scan the QR code at the metro gates. You can download the QR code below or take a photo of it at the Info Desk in the Race Office.

What should you keep in Mind?

• This will be the biggest marathon in Polish history, with more than 20,000 people joining us. Keep this in mind when planning your journey, your race morning and everything you need to do in the Runners’ Village before the start, including bag drop, warm-up, toilet stops and those all-important pre-race photos.
• Arrive at the Runners’ Village early enough so you don’t have to rush to the start. Allow enough time for your warm-up and for walking from the metro to the bag drop area on Marszałkowska Street, and then to the start on Świętokrzyska Street.
• Avoid driving to the event and use public transport instead. Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place, and leaving the area by car may be difficult.
• Warsaw has Park & Ride (P+R) facilities near metro stations. Leave your car away from the start and finish area and continue your journey by metro. Please note that your race number does not entitle you to free parking.
  

Race Organization

The race start is a crucial moment! Arrive early to avoid stress and follow the instructions of the event staff.

Start Zones

Assignment to a specific start zone is based on the finish time declared by the participant in the registration form.

Line up in your designated zone according to the marking on your race bib – the zones will be marked with flags along the start area.

• Editing your declared finish time is possible until August 16, 2026.
• Participants who pay the entry fee after August 16, 2026, are not guaranteed placement in the start zone corresponding to their declared finish time.

See the full race day schedule on theProgramme

Clothing at the Start – Charity Initiative

All clothing left unattended in the start zone (on the ground, barriers, etc.) will be collected right after the start and donated to charity. Please do not leave on the street any clothes you intend to retrieve later – in that case, use the deposit service in the Runners’ Village.

So, if you usually wear an extra layer before the start to stay warm, we encourage you to choose clothing you won’t need afterwards.

Simply throw any unwanted clothing over the barriers – it will be collected by the foundation handling the donations.

Pacemakers

For the first time in Poland, we will provide such a wide range of pacemakers, so that every runner, regardless of experience level, can aim for their dream finish time!

Pacemaker is an experienced runner whose task is to maintain a steady pace throughout the entire race. The goal? To help other participants achieve a specific finish time.

Pacemakers time:
2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, 2:55
3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55
4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50
5:00, 5:30

You can find full list of pacemakers in this article.

Pacemakers run with markings showing their target net finish time – they are easy to spot on the course thanks to special flags.

Time Limit and Timing

The time limit to complete the 48th Warsaw Marathon is 6 hours and 30 minutes, counted from the starter’s gun.

Additional time limits are:

Timing

Timing for both laps is managed using a chip embedded in the race bib. Please make sure not to damage the chip, which is protected by a foam layer.

The general classification and all additional categories are based on net times (measured from crossing the start line). The exception is the first 200 finishers, who are classified by official gross times (measured from the starter’s gun). If the first 200 finishers do not include at least 10 men and 10 women, the number will be extended to include them.

All additional classifications (age groups, industry categories) are based on net times (measured from crossing the start line).

Finish Line details

Besides the medal, you’ll get:

• drWitt isotonic drink,
• Primavera Aktywnie spring water,
• Lech Hydrate,
• Banana from Catalina.

Bag Drop

Together with the race bib, each runner receives a bag for depositing belongings before the race. To use the bag drop, attach the sticker with your race number to the bag. Your race bib will also be required to collect your bag after the finish line.

The bag drop will be located in the Runners’ Village. The sector for drop-off and pick-up will be indicated on your race bib.

The organizer is not responsible for valuables left in the bag drop.

Changing rooms

Before and after the race, participants will be able to use the changing rooms, located near the baggage drop-off area.

Showers

Showers for runners are available at Pałac Młodzieży. Runners can use the showers on race day by showing their race number.

The showers will be available from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Massages

The massage zone will be located in the Runners’ Village, with special signage leading to the tent.

Massages are free of charge. The area will be equipped with professional massage tables, staffed by dozens of massage therapists.

#IRUNWELL participants can enjoy massages without waiting in line.

Recovery Zone

4Fizjo invites you to its Recovery Zone, where you’ll find compression recovery boots, acupressure mats, massage guns, foam rollers, resistance bands and loungers.

The Recovery Zone is free to use.

Runners’ Village

Near the start and finish line the Runners’ Village will be set up. It will be a place full of attractions for families, supporters, and of course, the runners themselves.

Awards

All participants who finish the 48th Warsaw Marathon will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.

• The top three finishers in the women’s and men’s overall classifications, as well as in each age category of the 48th Warsaw Marathon, will receive commemorative trophies.
• s part of the #BiegamDobrze charity initiative, a special ceremony will recognise the top fundraisers. One person supporting each participating charity will be honoured, based on the highest amount raised for that organisation as of 12:00 PM on September 26, 2026. This may be a participant of either the 48th Warsaw Marathon or the Warsaw 10K. The ceremony will take place on September 27, 2026, on the main stage of the 48th Warsaw Marathon.
• For the full awards ceremony schedule, see the Event Programme.

Any prizes not collected on the day of the event will only be available for collection until October 4, 2026.

Results

Each participant will receive an SMS with their race result. A link to the results page will be shared on our channels (website and social media).

Awards

All participants who finish the 48th Warsaw Marathon will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.

• The top three finishers in the women’s and men’s overall classifications, as well as in each age category of the 48th Warsaw Marathon, will receive commemorative trophies.
• s part of the #BiegamDobrze charity initiative, a special ceremony will recognise the top fundraisers. One person supporting each participating charity will be honoured, based on the highest amount raised for that organisation as of 12:00 PM on September 26, 2026. This may be a participant of either the 48th Warsaw Marathon or the Warsaw 10K. The ceremony will take place on September 27, 2026, on the main stage of the 48th Warsaw Marathon.
• For the full awards ceremony schedule, see the Event Programme.

Any prizes not collected on the day of the event will only be available for collection until October 4, 2026.

Results

Each participant will receive an SMS with their race result. A link to the results page will be shared on our channels (website and social media).

Course Details

Information about the course for participants with disabilities will be available soon.

Toilets for direct-drive wheelchair users will be available along the 48th Warsaw Marathon course, just after the following aid stations:

• Station 3 – PKP
• Station 7 – Tatarska
• Station 9 – Waldorffa
• Station 14 – Plac Inwalidów

Other information

Participants with mobility impairments can access the Race Office by elevator.

Start for athletes in manual wheelchairs

Races for athletes in manual wheelchairs take place a few minutes before the official race start. This is done for the safety and comfort of all participants.

• Remember to arrive at the starting line well in advance. The starts will be preceded by a group warm-up.
• Don’t be late or arrive at the last minute – the area fills up quickly before the start, making access difficult.

Awards ceremony

The awards ceremony for athletes in manual wheelchairs will take place on the main stage according to the event schedule.

Key details about #IRUNWELL

#IRUNWELL is the largest program in Poland that combines helping others with participating in running events. How does it work?

When registering for the race, participants can choose one of two registration paths: the traditional route or the charity route – #IRUNWELL.

The charity registration option allows participants to receive a race bib in exchange for charitable activities. To take part in the #BiegamDobrze initiative, select the “charity registration” option in the race registration form and choose the charitable cause to which the funds will be donated.

You can choose from a range of available charities – this year there are 13! Descriptions of the organizations are available in the Runner’s Panel and on the initiative’s website.

Receiving a race bib in exchange for charitable contributions

Participants who raise at least PLN 550.00 in their fundraising account by August 16, 2026, will be assigned a race bib for the 48th Warsaw Marathon. The entry fee is covered by the supported charitable organization.

Fundraising campaigns for participants who have reached (or exceeded) the required amount will continue until October 10, 2026.

Fundraisers who have not reached the amount specified in point 4 must finish their collections by 16 August 2026.

The highest fundraisers will be rewarded

The organizer will reward one participant supporting each organization who, by September 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM, has raised the highest amount for that organization. This may be a participant of the 48th Warsaw Marathon or the Nice To Fit You Warsaw 10K.

The awards ceremony will take place on September 27, 2026, on the main stage of the 48th Warsaw Marathon.