Warsaw Marathon: a Sunday at the runners’ pace

Warsaw is setting aside part of its streets for marathon runners this Sunday, 27 September. According to the organiser’s programme, the 48th Warsaw Marathon has a scheduled start at 9 am on Świętokrzyska Street, near the Palace of Culture and Science. The official distance is 42.195 kilometres.

This preview is based on the event programme and practical information. It is not live coverage: results and the number of finishers are not included here.

Cheering on the runners

The area around the Palace of Culture is an easy landmark for visitors. The organiser announces a marathon village there with activities for children and supporters. Cheering areas are also planned along the course.

Check the official map before choosing your spot. Agree on a precise meeting point if you come with others and use authorised crossings: changing sides of the street may require a detour during a race.

Choose the metro and check your route

The organiser says parking around the Palace is limited and its car park is unavailable. Centrum station on line M1 and Świętokrzyska at the M1/M2 interchange are the metro access points indicated for the start and finish area.

Road closures and changes to surface transport accompany the event. The traffic guide directs visitors to Warszawski Transport Publiczny and the city’s Infoulice portal. Check your journey immediately before leaving, especially if you have a train, flight or timed reservation.

For visitors passing through

Allow extra time, keep your route on your phone and do not assume a taxi can drop you at your usual address during restrictions.

The marathon can also become part of your Sunday: cheer on a few runners, then take a walk in an accessible neighbourhood. Adapt your outing to the day’s arrangements rather than improvising a drive across the centre.

Original AI-generated illustration: a running scene inspired by Warsaw. It is neither a documentary photograph nor a depiction of the exact race route.