Europe / Poland / Poznań
LOTTO 25. Poznań Maraton 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
The Poznań event offers a city road race over the marathon distance. Edition dates, other distances and organizer information are linked on this page.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
Marathon
Official course trackInteractive map requires JavaScript. The course source is linked below.
Estimated elevation
Download elevation CSVApproximate ascent 204 mApproximate descent 203 m
Distances on this chart are approximate and follow the supplied track.
Terrain estimate · mapzen · Prepared
Terrain estimates may differ from the road surface, especially on bridges and in tunnels. Sampled every 100 m with a three-sample median filter.
Organizer course source · Checked
Event history
First held in 2000
The organizer archive traces the Poznań Marathon to 2000, when 761 runners finished. Its annual history pages preserve participation figures and overall winners.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Guangul Tesfahun Akalnew | 2:14:01 | Izabela Paszkiewicz | 2:30:13 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Mohamed Chaaboud | 2:10:42 | Daiana Ocampo | 2:33:57 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Shaku Petro Mamu | 2:09:57 | Legesse Tseginesh Mekonnin | 2:27:28 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Bazu Worku Hayla | 2:11:27 | Caroline Cheptanui Kilel | 2:27:01 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Kyeva Cosmas Mutuku | 2:12:05 | Monika Stefanowicz | 2:37:42 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Kyeva Cosmas Mutuku | 2:11:43 | Denbi Tesfanesh Merga | 2:32:31 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Iukhymchuk Mykola | 2:14:30 | Takada Haruna | 2:40:49 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Dickson Terer | 2:17:00 | Agnieszka Gortel-Maciuk | 2:35:41 | Results ↗ |
| 2015 | Emil Dobrowolski | 2:13:50 | Irene Makori Chepkirui | 2:32:48 | Results ↗ |
| 2014 | Kirui Kiprotich | 2:13:28 | Chepkirui Makori Irene | 2:31:55 | Results ↗ |
Verified overall winners are shown where available. Further historical timing records will be added separately.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
In this 2024 race report, the runner describes heavy rain before the start, shelter inside the international fair building, and an even-pacing attempt that ended with a 2:59:25 finish. These observations concern the 2024 edition.
Dear_Advantage358 · Read review ↗2024Marathon
Typical race weather
October in Poznań
- Average daytime high
- 13.9°C
- Average overnight low
- 5.2°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 46 mm
October averages near Poznań are 13.9°C for the daytime high and 5.2°C for the overnight low. Average precipitation totals 46 mm across the whole month; this does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. These are historical regional grid averages, not observations at the start line or a forecast.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Poznań (52.4064°, 16.9252°); not a weather station · 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: consider a technical T-shirt with shorts or light tights. Removable sleeves can suit a cooler forecast.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable layer for the cooler morning or evening air.
- If rain is forecast, consider a light rain shell or poncho for the wait before the start.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
Guide sources checked on .
Checked on 5 Oct 2026 · Event source
Map pins locate the host city, not the start line or race course.