Registration and pricing
Registration closes: January 2, 2027
Race description
WARTA CHALLENGE Marathon&Half is a winter tournament consisting of a series of four races and Nordic Walking events, offering both amateur and professional athletes the opportunity to compete over half-marathon and marathon distances. The races take place on forest tracks and trails in the Warta River forests near Biedrusko, with the event hub at the Łysy Młyn forest car park. The courses are challenging, running through natural woodland with varied surfaces, and each race has its own theme. Races start on Saturdays, and race packs can be collected on race morning. Additional races and walks are also held over 5 km and 10 km distances.
Highlights
- The half-marathon course is one 21.3 km loop, while the marathon is two loops totalling 42.6 km.
- The course follows forest tracks and trails along the Warta River, with sections of asphalt and natural surfaces that are often slippery.
- The marathon has 220 m of total ascent, with the biggest climb gaining 35 m over a 1 km stretch.
Additional information
Race packs can be collected on race day from 7:45 to 9:30 at the race office. Themed outfits and accessories are encouraged for the individual races. The course is marked with red-and-white tape and “Łysy Młyn” running trail signs. The 21.3 km Nordic Walking event starts together with the half-marathon runners. The New Year’s Run is event no. 2 in the series. The event hub and race office are at the Łysy Młyn forest car park, ul. Poznańska 4, 62-003 Biedrusko. Race-pack collection is scheduled for 7:45–9:30 on race day, with the start at 10:00. Free parking is available by the event hub.