PZU Warsaw Marathon

Once you’ve travelled around Poland, you realise this: Warsaw is different. Rather than being centred on an old market square, the capital is spread across a broad area with diverse architecture: restored Gothic, communist concrete, modern glass and steel.This jumble is a sign of the city’s tumultuous past. Warsaw has suffered the worst history could throw at it, including virtual destruction at the end of World War II – and survived. As a result, it’s a fascinating collection of neighbourhoods and landmarks. Excellent museums interpret its complex story, from the joys of Chopin’s music to the tragedy of the Jewish ghetto,With that being said, the PZU Warsaw Marathon is the place to be!!The Warsaw Marathon is an annual marathon race, which takes place in the heart of Poland's capital, Warsaw. It's the oldest annual marathon in Poland. It has been held since September 30, 1979. In the first race, the length of the course was just 40.6 kilometres (25.2 mi), and not the normal, classic distance of 42.195 km (26.219 mi). Warsaw Marathon is organized by Fundacja Maraton Warszawski Non-governmental organization. From 2013 Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń polish insurance company became a title sponsor and the name of the marathon was changed to PZU Warsaw Marathon.One of Europe's fastest growing marathons - from 300 to 7000 over a decade. Superb organization plus ultra fast course combined with thousands of spectators along the route. The course is ultra fast and ultra spectacular. Each of the six districts it crosses puts up its own cheering zones where tens of thousands gather to help you when the going gets tough. 25 meters of negative elevation make you feel like running down.

Once you’ve travelled around Poland, you realise this: Warsaw is different. Rather than being centred on an old market square, the capital is spread across a broad area with diverse architecture: restored Gothic, communist concrete, modern glass and steel.This jumble is a sign of the city’s tumultuous past. Warsaw has suffered the worst history could throw at it, including virtual destruction at the end of World War II – and survived. As a result, it’s a fascinating collection of neighbourhoods and landmarks. Excellent museums interpret its complex story, from the joys of Chopin’s music to the tragedy of the Jewish ghetto,With that being said, the PZU Warsaw Marathon is the place to be!!The Warsaw Marathon is an annual marathon race, which takes place in the heart of Poland's capital, Warsaw. It's the oldest annual marathon in Poland. It has been held since September 30, 1979. In the first race, the length of the course was just 40.6 kilometres (25.2 mi), and not the normal, classic distance of 42.195 km (26.219 mi). Warsaw Marathon is organized by Fundacja Maraton Warszawski Non-governmental organization. From 2013 Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń polish insurance company became a title sponsor and the name of the marathon was changed to PZU Warsaw Marathon.One of Europe's fastest growing marathons - from 300 to 7000 over a decade. Superb organization plus ultra fast course combined with thousands of spectators along the route. The course is ultra fast and ultra spectacular. Each of the six districts it crosses puts up its own cheering zones where tens of thousands gather to help you when the going gets tough. 25 meters of negative elevation make you feel like running down.

Traditionally, the course will focus on the most beautiful and historical points of Warsaw with the most remarkable ones as the start and finish line of the race.The Warsaw Marathon, we will start from the main gate of the University of Warsaw; After the first kilometers along the Royal Route up to Plac Na Rozdrożu we will run along Puławska street to Ursynów, then we will go up to the vicinity of Temple of Divine Providence to reach almost the half of the marathon in the Łazienki Królewskie Park. Then running across the Świętokrzyski Bridge we will reach the right bank of the Vistula River. Then we will run next to the Zoo and through the center of Praga Północ district to reach the Gdański Bridge. From there, the Warsaw Marathon, for the first time in more than a quarter- century, will head to the Wilson Square. After going around the Kępa Potocka and passing the Citadel we will reach the finish line, which, after eight years of break, comes back to the vicinity of Fountain Park at the foot of the New Town.

The PZU Warsaw Marathon will start from one of the most recognizable and prestigious locations in the capital: the main gate of the University of Warsaw, which celebrates over 200 years anniversary of its establishment. The finish line will be located on Wisłostrada by the Fountain Park. It will also be a great return of this place as a part of the course of our great race.

Refreshment stations with water will be located every 2.5 km starting from 5th kilometer. Additionally, on every second refreshment station starting from 10th kilometer bananas and isotonic beverages will be available. Dressing rooms, showers, bag drop-off and pick-off, all day activities for the families waiting in the stadium.

Chip timing.