Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
The Wroclaw Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each September on an urban road in Wroclaw, Poland. The large number of river crossings gives the route its own visual rhythm. The course passes the Oder River, bridges, and long flat roads through the city of islands. The course is very flat throughout.
Wroclaw Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Wroclaw Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 6 September 2026 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 50 m of climbing on a very flat layout.
Starts and finishes in Wroclaw. The course passes the Oder River, bridges, and long flat roads through the city of islands. Oder island bridges add brief rises on an otherwise level loop, with crowds along the Market Square finish corridor.
The Wroclaw Marathon course is very flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
The Wroclaw Marathon uses open online registration at maratonwroclaw.pl with no ballot or qualifying time for the general field. Sign-up for the September race typically opens the previous year and places are allocated first-come, first-served. Charity bibs are available through partner organisations when general entry closes.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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