At Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk, runners start after 8:00 PM for Nocna Piątka Gdańsk, a 5 km evening race in Gdańsk. It is part of the Garmin Half Marathon Gdańsk weekend, offering a shorter race option before the half marathon begins the following day.
The course incorporates parts of the half marathon route, allowing 5 km participants to preview the main event without running the full distance. Competitive runners can push their pace, while others might use it as preparation. Many are drawn to the nighttime atmosphere, featuring light displays, lasers, pyrotechnics, music, and spectators along the route. The broader weekend also features relays and children’s races, with Labosport as the organizer.