On November 11, Kraków will traditionally be painted in white and red...
🏛 History & Traditions
- Patriotic Flag: Participants form a giant living flag of Poland.
- Symbolic Start: The main race starts at exactly 11:11.
- Symbolic Route: Course tied to Kraków's historical heritage.
🏃 10 km Course Breakdown
- Start: Bulwar Rodła near the Most Dębnicki bridge.
- First Section: Flisacka, Kościuszki, and Księcia Józefa streets.
- Mid-course: Transition to Wisła Boulevards.
- Turnaround: Crossing Most Kotlarski.
- Final Stretch: Bulwar Kurlandzki and Bulwar Inflancki.
- Finish: Bulwar Inflancki between Most Piłsudskiego and Skałka.
🏰 Landmarks Along the Route
- Norbertine Monastery: Klasztor Sióstr Norbertanek in Salwator.
- Lasocki Palace: Pałac Lasockich historical manor.
- Wawel Castle: Majestic view of Wawel Hill.
- Manggha Museum: Modern architectural landmark opposite Wawel.
- Cricoteka Museum: Futuristic building in Podgórze.
- Zabłocie District: Kraków's industrial-creative hub.
- Skałka & Piłsudski Bridge: Historic Church on the Rock.
📈 Elevation Profile
Designed as a flat and fast PB course:
Elevation Gain: +32 m
Elevation Loss: -33 m
Minimal elevation changes occur only on bridge approaches.
🏃♂️ Other Distances
- Independence Mile: 1,918 meters for casual running.
- Kids Races: 100 m, 200 m, and 500 m distances.
🥤 Refreshment & Support
- On Course: 1 refreshment point at ~5 km (water).
- Finish Area: Refreshment point with water, warm tea, and medals.
- Cheering Zones: Fan zones with music along Wisła Boulevards.
📋 Key Technical Info
- Date: November 11, 2026
- Start Time: 11:11
- Time Limit: 90 minutes