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48. Maraton Warszawski 2026

European Marathon ClassicsZłota Seria 42
Running illustration for Warszawa: adult runners in a destination setting; not the featured race edition or its course.
Illustration based on a photo by: Marcin Białek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · AI-generated runners added by Paceatlas; image retains the linked license

At the starting line

A race worth the journey.

The Warsaw event offers a city road race over the marathon distance. Edition dates, other distances and organizer information are linked on this page.

Event description source ↗

Know the course

Race route

Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.

Marathon

Official course track

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View official course map

Estimated elevation

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Estimated elevationEstimated elevation over approximately 42.20 kilometres. Elevation ranges from 75 to 116 metres. Approximate ascent 178 metres and descent 178 metres.Elevation (m)70.187.0104.0120.90.010.521.131.642.2Distance along route (km)

Approximate ascent 178 mApproximate descent 178 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 1979

Warsaw’s marathon began in 1979 as the Marathon of Peace. The organizer describes an unbroken annual tradition, growing from more than two thousand starters at its debut to more than ten thousand marathon participants in 2025.

History source ↗

Previous winners

The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.

Verified historical winners are not available yet for this distance.

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.

This 2026 participant credits spectators and volunteers with helping them continue during a first marathon. They also report strong sunshine and a slower finish than originally planned.

WhiskyZCola · Read review ↗2026Marathon

This runner reports a 3:57 marathon debut in 2026 and praises the organization and crowd support at a large event. It is an individual account of that edition.

Pale-Bit1915 · Read review ↗2026Marathon

Typical race weather

September in Warszawa

Average daytime high
20.3°C
Average overnight low
9.6°C
Average monthly precipitation
52 mm

September averages near Warszawa are 20.3°C for the daytime high and 9.6°C for the overnight low. Average precipitation totals 52 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 Warszawa (52.2320°, 21.0067°); 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 breathable technical T-shirt or singlet with shorts; choose light layers that suit the forecast and your comfort.
  • 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.