RUNNER’S GUIDE

47th PKO Szczecin Half Marathon

ESSENTIAL RUNNER INFORMATION | 30 AUGUST 2026

Quick facts

Race day: Sunday, 30 August 2026

Start: 09:00

Distances: 10 km or Half Marathon (21.1 km)

Start / finish area: Jasne Błonia, Szczecin

Starting zones: enter between 08:35 and 08:50

1. Race Office & race pack collection

Friday, 28 Aug

10:00-20:00 – SDS 2.0, 16 Wąska St., Szczecin

Saturday, 29 Aug

10:00-20:00 – SDS 2.0, 16 Wąska St., Szczecin

Sunday, 30 Aug

07:30-08:30 – Jasne Błonia; collection only by prior arrangement with the Organiser

RACE OFFICE LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hmd73G7azpCttPp1A

Bring your QR code and an identity document to collect your race pack. QR codes will be sent up to 3 days before the race to the email address provided during registration and by SMS.

If someone else collects your pack, send them your QR code. They must also have a scan or photo of your identity document.

Race pack essentials

  • Race bib with timing chip
  • Gear deposit bag
  • Gear deposit sticker
  • 2027 calendar

Do not bend or remove the timing chip attached to the back of your race bib.

2. Start zones & race bib

Starting zone

Target time

Zone A

1:30-1:40

Zone B

1:45-1:55

Zone C

2:00-2:15

Zone D

2:20-2:30

Your starting zone is printed on your race bib. Entrances will be marked by colour and letter (for example B, B1, B2). Enter your zone between 08:35 and 08:50.

3. Race-day schedule

Time

What happens

07:30-08:30

Race Office at Jasne Błonia – only for participants with prior Organiser approval

07:30-13:00

Gear deposit at Jasne Błonia

08:20-08:35

Warm-up in front of the stage

08:35-08:50

Participants enter the starting zones

09:00

Start of the Half Marathon and 10K

approx. 09:30

First 10K runner expected at the finish

approx. 10:05

First Half Marathon runner expected at the finish

10:00-13:30

Medal engraving zone open

12:30

Last Half Marathon and 10K runner expected at the finish

12:40

Awards ceremony

4. Route, timing & distance choice

The Half Marathon and 10K routes are certified by the Polish Athletic Association. Timing mats will be located every 5 km and at turnaround points.

ROUTE MAP LINK: https://www.halfmarathon.szczecin.pl/polmaraton-10-km/trasa/

ROUTE VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/ZnOy3ALIUTc?si=93vjrysHl3P7dya3

Distance Choice Point – 10K / Half Marathon

During the race you may decide which distance to complete. At the Ogińskiego / Królowej Korony intersection, choose either the 10K finish or turn right to continue the full Half Marathon. The point will be marked by an arch and road markings.

DISTANCE CHOICE POINT MAP LINK: https://www.halfmarathon.szczecin.pl/polmaraton-10-km/trasa/

5. Live tracking

Family and friends can follow runners live during the race. They can search by surname, race bib number or club name.

LIVE TRACKING LINK: https://wyniki.domtel-sport.pl/zawody/47-pko-polmaraton-szczecin/#main

6. Hydration stations

  • Wały Chrobrego (Provincial Office) – still water + isotonic drink
  • Malczewskiego – still water
  • Moniuszki – still water + banana
  • Wojska Polskiego (Go-Kart Track) – still water + isotonic drink
  • Wojska Polskiego (Cycling Track) – still water + isotonic drink + banana
  • Wojska Polskiego / Wawrzyniaka – still water
  • After the finish at Jasne Błonia – still water

In hot weather, additional cooling points are planned along the route.

7. Pacemakers

Pacemakers will help Half Marathon runners maintain an even pace. Choose your target group at the start and stay with it.

Time

Pacemakers

1:30

Piotrek, Krzysiek, Arek

1:35

Zuza, Damian, Kuba

1:40

Kamil, Marcin, Radek

1:45

Jerry, Mateusz, Piotrek

1:50

Kuba, Krzysiek

1:55

Grzesiek, Konrad

2:00

Artur, Mateusz

2:10

Kuba, Michał

2:15

Kasia, Łukasz

2:20

Julia, Magda

2:30

Ania, Daria

8. Gear deposit, changing rooms & showers

Gear deposit: Jasne Błonia Race Village, from 07:30 on race day.

Changing rooms: Jasne Błonia Race Village.

Showers: Floating Arena swimming pool, 16 Wąska St., Szczecin, 10:00-14:00. Race bib required.

SHOWERS LOCATION LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4NYqrGYVH4Xw8WAi6

9. Parking & getting to the start

On race day, streets along the route will be closed from 08:00 to 12:30. Parking outside the race route is recommended, as leaving by car will not be possible before 12:00 in some areas.

Recommended car parks

  • Galaxy Shopping Centre car park – paid; entrance only from Wyzwolenia Avenue; approx. 1.5 km from the start
  • Kaskada Shopping Centre car park – paid; approx. 1.8 km from the start
  • Małkowskiego 10 multi-storey car park – paid; approx. 2.2 km from the start
  • Park & Ride – Hangarowa Street

Public transport

  • Trams 1 and 9 – Wojska Polskiego Street, Felczaka stop
  • Trams 4, 5 and 1 – Plac Grunwaldzki

Public transport services will change during the event. Check current traffic and public transport information before travelling.

ROAD CLOSURE / PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINK: https://www.halfmarathon.szczecin.pl/zamkniecia-ulic/

Jana z Kolna Street / Nabrzeże Wieleckie remain open to traffic.

10. Race Village & post-race services

RACE VILLAGE MAP LINK: https://www.halfmarathon.szczecin.pl/polmaraton-10-km/trasa/

Medal engraving

A free engraving of the completed distance is included. An additional engraving with first name, surname and race time costs PLN 25 and can be purchased at the Race Village. Payment: BLIK, card or cash. Engraving zone: 10:00-13:30.

Massage zone

From 08:30, qualified physiotherapists and massage therapists will provide recovery support, including taping and massage guns.

Relaxation & catering

A relaxation area with deckchairs, parasols and picnic tables will be available. Post-race refreshments include chilled watermelon, oranges, bananas and recovery bars.

Race photos

After the race, you will receive an SMS with a link to your photo album. Keep your race bib on the front and clearly visible so the photo recognition system can identify you.

PHOTO SERVICE LINK: https://mysporteo.com/events/halfmarathon-szczecin-2026

IMPORTANT – verify before publishing

The source guide contains two timing inconsistencies that should be confirmed with the Organiser:

• Race Office: Fri 10:00-20:00 and Sat 10:00-20:00.

• Gear deposit: 07:30-13:30.

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