Marathon races near Umultowo

The Poznań Marathon is a 42.2 km street race in Poznań, the capital of Poland’s Wielkopolska region, organized since 2000. It starts traditionally by the Poznań International Fair grounds and finishes on Plac Marka, close to the fair’s tall spire. It is one of Poland’s larger marathon-distance road races, with more than 80,000 runners from 63 countries having participated in past editions. The race offers a full marathon day in a city that uses the event as one of its main sporting showcases. Its anniversary edition is named for Maciej Frankiewicz, a former deputy mayor of Poznań who supported the growth of sport in the city. The field draws local runners, visitors from across Poland, and international participants rather than only a small elite group.

The Poznan Marathon is an annual road marathon in Poznan, Poland, run since 2000 and formally named Poznan Maraton imienia Macieja Frankiewicza. The race weekend also includes the Poznan Five, a 5 km event for runners seeking a shorter, faster test or a first step into organized road racing. The marathon is part of the Crown of Polish Marathons, alongside Debno, Krakow, Warsaw, and Wroclaw, and has been part of the international AIMS network. Its first edition had 763 finishers, while later editions drew several thousand runners. A local tradition assigns the number one bib to politicians, including Poznan mayors, and the Poznan Five starts from the city sports and recreation site on Jana Spychalskiego Street.

The Poznań Marathon begins by the Poznań International Fair and concludes on Marek Square, near the fair’s prominent spire. This 42.2 km road race takes place in Poznań, the capital of Poland’s Wielkopolska region, and has been held annually since 2000. It ranks among Poland’s largest marathon events, drawing over 80,000 participants from 63 nations in its previous runs. The course follows city streets, offering participants an urban perspective of Poznań rather than a rural or stadium setting. Club athletes, international guests, and recreational runners compete together. The race now commemorates 25 years of marathon running in the city. Named in honor of Maciej Frankiewicz, its established connection with the fairgrounds provides distinct Poznań landmarks for the start and finish.