Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon
The Lowdown
The Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon is one of Poland's premier running events and has grown to become a significant fixture on the European marathon calendar since its inception in 2013. As an AIMS-certified and World Athletics-sanctioned race, the Warsaw Marathon attracts thousands of runners annually from Poland and across the globe, offering a fast, flat course that has proven popular with both elite athletes seeking competitive times and recreational runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification. The course takes participants on a spectacular tour through Poland's vibrant capital, showcasing Warsaw's remarkable blend of historic architecture and modern urban development. Runners traverse iconic landmarks including the Royal Castle, the Old Town Market Square (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Palace of Culture and Science, and wind along the scenic Vistula River boulevards. The route's predominantly flat profile, combined with wide city streets, creates ideal racing conditions and has resulted in numerous personal records over the years. The marathon is renowned for its enthusiastic crowd support, with thousands of spectators lining the streets throughout the 42.2-kilometer journey, creating an electric atmosphere that carries runners from start to finish. The race weekend features a full marathon, half marathon, and relay options, making it a true celebration of running in Poland's capital. With excellent organization, professional timing, well-stocked aid stations, and a festive finish line celebration, the Nationale-Nederlanden Warsaw Marathon delivers an exceptional race experience that keeps runners returning year after year.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
This race qualifies for the Boston Marathon
Race Weekend
Other distances available
Notable Landmarks
Royal Castle (Zamek Królewski)
Historic castle on Castle Square marking the heart of Warsaw’s Old Town, a frequent highlight of the marathon route
Old Town Market Place (Rynek Starego Miasta)
Colorful UNESCO-listed square with cobbled streets and historic facades that runners pass through near the city center
Krakowskie Przedmieście
Prestigious royal avenue lined with churches, palaces and monuments, forming part of the Royal Route
Palace of Culture and Science (Pałac Kultury i Nauki)
Iconic towering landmark in central Warsaw, a visual centerpiece visible from many parts of the course
Łazienki Park (Royal Baths Park)
Expansive landscaped park with the Chopin Monument and palaces, offering scenic tree-lined sections for runners
Vistula River Boulevards (Nabrzeże Wisły)
Riverside paths along the Vistula River providing flat, open stretches and city skyline views
Piłsudski Square / Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
National ceremonial square and memorial often flanking the marathon course through central Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
PL
Based on nearby accommodations
- Minimum age 18 on race day
- Completed online registration and paid entry fee by deadlines
- Provide a valid medical certificate or sign a health/fitness declaration confirming ability to run the marathon
- Comply with event rules, race instructions and Polish athletics regulations
- Present valid photo ID when collecting race bib
- Participants must follow anti-doping rules and any COVID-19 or public health requirements in force at the time
- Photo ID
- QR code
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Invitation/Elite
Cancellation & Refunds
Policy details
No refunds for participant-initiated cancellations after registration is completed
Registrations are non-transferable to another person
If the race is cancelled by the organizer for reasons beyond control, participants will be offered a full refund or automatic transfer of entry to the next edition (participant choice)
Deferred entry to a future edition may be allowed at organiser discretion and subject to an administration fee
The course is AIMS/IAAF-certified and largely flat, running past Warsaw landmarks including the Old Town, the Royal Route, Łazienki Park, and finishing inside PGE Narodowy (the National Stadium).
Finishers receive a custom medal and a technical finisher shirt, and there is a large post-race recovery area with food, drinks and medical support.
Race weekend includes an official expo with bib pickup and vendors on the days before the marathon, as well as a Saturday pasta party and a kids' run on race morning.
Aid stations are frequent (roughly every 3–5 km) offering water, isotonic drink and fruit, and organizers recommend using public transport to reach the start due to road closures and limited parking.
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