Lotto 25 Poznań Marathon 2026

Running a marathon is good. Securing your finisher spot in the heart of one of the most vibrant and historic cities in Poland is honestly a whole other level! 🏃‍♂️

Right in the middle of October, the city of Poznań, located in the Greater Poland region, is getting ready to thrill running enthusiasts with its traditional Poznań Marathon 🤩. If you’re looking for a legendary, ultra-fast event certified by the biggest international bodies such as World Athletics and AIMS, you’ve come to the right place 😎. Here, the profile is flat as a pancake, designed exclusively for time chasers and personal-best hunters ⏱️. It’s time to break out your best running shoes, sharpen your stride, and get ready for a totally electrifying atmosphere at the 25th edition that will carry you from kilometer 1 to 42 ⚡️. This isn’t just any marathon we’re talking about: the Poznań Marathon has the honor of being part of the prestigious Złota Seria 42, the elite trio of Poland’s biggest marathons alongside Warsaw and Krakow! 😍

For this great autumn mass of the queen distance 👸, the organizers don’t do things by halves and offer a particularly fast 42.195 km course. The big start takes off from the iconic Poznań International Fair (MTP), a history-steeped venue that transforms for the occasion into a huge race village 🤯. The "Poznań Five", a small 5 km race, also lets you enjoy the city at full speed 🏙️. From the starting gun, it’s full throttle! You’ll run along major avenues and through lush parks, passing near the beautiful Lake Malta, a spot loved by locals for water sports and relaxation 🌊. The atmosphere along the roads is known for being incredibly warm 🎉, with bands and passionate supporters packed behind the barriers to chant your name 🗣️. Children will also be part of the weekend, with races reserved for them the day before the marathon 👧.

Once you’ve collected your medal and savored your finisher achievement 🥇, there’s no question of heading straight to bed, even if your legs are a bit sore! The Polish city is full of treasures that absolutely deserve extending the weekend 📆. You’ll love wandering the colorful alleys of the Old Market (Stary Rynek) to admire the Renaissance façades 😮. If your timing is good, make sure you’re in front of the town hall at exactly noon to watch the famous metal goats butt heads at the top of the tower, an unmissable local curiosity 🐐. To recharge and stock up on carbs after such an effort, we recommend tasting the famous St. Martin’s croissant (Rogal Świętomarciński), an ultra-indulgent local pastry filled with white poppy seeds and nuts 🥐. Pair it with a good local craft beer in one of the many trendy downtown pubs, and you’ll have the perfect recipe for a memorable running getaway 🥰.

Strike a poz before giving it your all on the asphalt! 🤓