Join PKO Bialystok Half Marathon
The Bialystok Half Marathon is the biggest running event in the Eastern Poland. Bialystok is the largest city in northern-eastern Poland and the capital of the Podlaskie Voivodeship with a population of 300,000. It is located in the area called the Green Lungs of Poland.
Approximately 32% of its area is green. Parks and squares, as well as 1,800 hectares of forests within the city limits, create a unique and healthy microclimate. Within the city, there are two nature reserves with a total surface area of 105 hectares. The municipal agglomeration neighbours the Narew National Park. The close proximity of nature reserves to an urban area is part of the city’s unique appeal. Thanks to these advantages, in 1993 Białystok was the first city in Poland to become part of the Healthy Cities Network international project organised by World Health Organization (WHO).
Bialystok is an excellent place to visit for anyone interested in multiculuralism and the various religions that can be found in the Podlasie region. The different nationalities, cultures, and religions of the local people, as well as the picturesque landscapes, make this region unique.
Our half marathon was chosen by runners as one of the best races in our country. As in previous editions, runners will start at Branicki Palace. In the last year, over 4 000 people stood at the starting line of the half marathon, many of them did their personal bests. We believe that this year an even bigger group of runners will run the streets of Bialystok!
Course Highlights
The Białystok Half Marathon will begin in front of the Branicki Palace. The route will wind through the streets of Bialystok, mainly in the picturesque city center. Its a point-to-point loop course ends at Bialystok's Ratusz.
Route map
directions_runStart Address: Pałac Branickich (182), Białystok, Poland
flagFinish Address: Rynek Kościuszki, 15-004 Białystok, Poland
Included in the fee
- Runner’s shirt
- Runner’s bip number
- information bulletin
- safe deposit where you can leave your things on the day of the run
- nutrition points along the route
- music spots along the route
- medical care if needed
- medal for finishing
- after-run massage
Practicalities
Accommodation
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After Race Services
Once you cross the finish line you will finisher medal, bottled water, isotonic drink, banana, and, what is unusual. The Medical Tent is conveniently located at the end of the finish line.
Age Limit
You must be at least 18 years of age to compete in the half marathon.
Aid Stations
Nutrition points will be available along the route.
Award Medals
Since 2016 all finishers are receiving a unique commemorative medal, which presents a rome god or goddess sculpture. These sculptures are a part of garden of Branicki Palace. This beautiful building is a symbol of capital of the Podlaskie Voivodeship.
Equipment Storage
Clothing dropoff: Runners can opt to receive a bag marked with their bib number, enabling them to check belongings in a specially designated place. Bags for deposit are provided strictly on the basis of the bib number.
Maximum Time
Time limit for the half marathon is 3 hours.
Timing
Chip timing available.
Location
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
