PKO Independence Run Rzeszów 2026

Do you want to become part of something truly huge and celebrate the most important national holiday in a genuinely championship style? The PKO Independence Run in Rzeszów is one of the most spectacular and moving sporting events in Podkarpacie 🏅! Imagine a start where thousands of runners dressed in white and red shirts form a living, moving flag of Poland. Singing the “Mazurek Dąbrowskiego” together right before the starter’s gun guarantees goosebumps and a powerful dose of motivation with every meter. Participants can look forward to a fast, certified, asphalt course and the flagship distance of 5 km, perfect for smashing personal bests 🏁.

Rzeszów – the capital of Podkarpacie – is a modern, vibrant city that you can easily reach from every corner of the region: from Krosno or Przemyśl in an hour, and from Tarnów in under 45 minutes via the A4 motorway 🚗. After proudly crossing the finish line and receiving a beautiful commemorative medal, the city invites you to some fantastic celebration:

An underground adventure with the family: An absolute must is a visit to Rzeszów’s Market Square and a walk through the Rzeszów Cellars 🗺️. This interactive underground tourist route leads through former storage rooms and corridors hidden beneath the market square, offering brilliant fun with history in the background for kids and adults alike.

Romantic relaxation on the boulevards: Take your significant other for a stroll along the Rzeszów Boulevards on the Wisłok 🌊. These are beautifully developed green areas with charming paths, and in the evening you can admire a spectacular multimedia fountain located near the Lubomirski Castle 🏰.

In the land of evening nostalgia: visit the unique Goodnight Stories Museum located right by the market square 📺. Meeting Teddy Floppy Ear, Bolek and Lolek, or the Wolf and the Hare is an amazing, sentimental journey back in time that will bring a smile to every face.

A Podkarpacie independence feast: After burning hundreds of calories, it’s time for some well-deserved recovery 🤔! Hop into one of the atmospheric restaurants on the Market Square and order traditional Podkarpacie fuczki (sauerkraut fritters) or crispy hreczanyki (buckwheat-and-meat patties), which after such an important run will taste simply incredible.

Put on white-and-red colors, feel the incredible unity with thousands of runners, and report to this special start … 🦅 Rzeszów is waiting for your big run!