🇵🇱Warsaw, Poland
PKO Warsaw Marathon
Sep 27, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
50 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Excellent PB course — flat, fast, and well-paced
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Warsaw punches far above its weight in the European marathon calendar. The course is remarkably flat — just 50m of elevation gain — running through Warsaw's meticulously rebuilt Old Town (reconstructed brick by brick after WWII devastation), along the Vistula River's newly developed riverbank parkways, and through the modern Śródmieście business district. September conditions are typically ideal: 12–18°C, low humidity, and light winds. Polish organisational standards are outstanding, aid stations are generous, and crowd support has grown significantly in recent years. Entry is affordable by Western European standards, and Warsaw's growing food and culture scene makes it an excellent marathon travel destination. This is Europe's best-kept secret for PB hunters.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
12–19°C
Humidity
55–70%
Conditions
Cool Central European autumn — ideal racing conditions
Wind
10–15 km/h
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