Polish Independence Run
Polish Independence Run is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Chicago, IL, with entry fees from $69 to $89.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (4 days to go)
- Price
- $69–$89
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Polish Independence 10K/5K Run/Walk is a race celebrating Poland’s return as an independent country on November 11th, 1918. With a long tradition in Poland, the run has been organized annually in Chicago since 2018 by WPNA 103.1 FM, Polish American Mix. Polish Independence Run’s USATF-certified, chip-timed course runs along the beautiful Lake Michigan starting at Montrose Harbor. All participants receive a custom finisher’s medal, event T-shirt and lunch. All ages.
Radio 103.1 FM zaprasza na Bieg Niepodległości 2026! Organizowany od 2018 r. Bieg Niepodległości to okazja do uczczenia na sportowo rocznicy odzyskania przez Polskę niepodległości. Dwa dystanse do wyboru: bieg na 10 km oraz bieg lub marsz na 5 km. Trasa przy jeziorze Michigan zaczyna się na Montrose Harbor. Każdy uczestnik Biegu otrzymuje koszulkę i medal za pokonanie trasy. Po biegu wspólny lunch. Dołącz do nas!
Details:
8th Annual Polish Independence 10K/5K Run/Walk
Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:11am
Montrose Harbor - Grove 16
Chip Timing:
The 10K and 5K races are chip timed. The 5K walk is not timed. Chips are attached to the race bibs and are disposable. Chip timing is not guaranteed for race day registrants.
Questions:
Please email radio@wpna.fm or call 773-654-5500
Maps:
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 10/25
High
70°
Low
53°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
3%
Wind
5 mph
About Chicago, IL
Population
2,707,648
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Polish Independence Run
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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Polish Independence Run
Oct 25, 2026