Why Warsaw?
BEEN ! RUN ! FINISHED !
(all quotes from marathonguide.com).
Brian Allen from Boston, MA.
I have nothing but great things to say about this marathon. I have done over 20 marathons, and this one ranks #1 for me. Beautiful course, well organized, pancake flat, good temperature, and very friendly people. I will definitely do this one again if I happen to be in Warsaw again in the future!! A must-do if you are ever in Poland.
Sandra Taylor from Mold, North Wales, UK
Excellent organization - one of the best. Fabulous weather. Great sense of companionship. Interesting route. Cobblestones are hard on the feet, but a fairly easy course as far as marathons go. Highly recommended race in a beautiful, historic city.
B.K. from Ontario, Canada
This was an excellent event. It was very well organized and executed, and it was supported by perfect, sunny weather. The streets of Warsaw offered unique, European atmosphere for runners from another continent, like myself. I liked the overwhelming support delivered by drummer bands, musicians and singers under bridges and overpasses, where the local acoustic conditions created phenomenal effects. The volunteers, mostly school children, were extremely effective and innovative. Some of them advertised their products orally to attract runners: "My PowerAde is cooler and wetter then theirs," "100% organic water," and so on. The multiple loops around the Old Town allowed the spectators to see and cheer for their runners many times in one location.
Thank you, Warsaw, for a great marathon!
R.G., Canada
It's been many years since the last time I visited Poland. I was very proud and honored to participate in an event that brought me back to my place of birth. The running conditions were perfect, the return routes allowed family to witness the various stages runners experience, race day was extremely well organized, and everyone in the city impacted by the marathon were very respectful of the participants (there seemed to be a lot going on). I have nothing but praise for the entire event; the water stations were well equipped, and the water station support staff was pleasant and ready to serve. The cobblestone hill at the end was a pleasant challenge. [...] The country is beautiful; I cannot wait to return, and this time the return trip must be sooner.