Illinois · 10K · 5K
Polish Independence Run
Polish Independence Run is a 10K and 5K event held in Chicago, Illinois. It was last held on October 25, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 11,847 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Field size
- ~11,847 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 11,847 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runforpoland.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Polish Independence Run
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 B…
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Polish Independence Run: common questions
- When is the Polish Independence Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Polish Independence Run held?
- In Chicago, Illinois.
- What distances does the Polish Independence Run offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Polish Independence Run?
- About 11,847 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Polish Independence Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Polish Independence Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $79 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the Polish Independence Run start?
- 9:00 AM CDT.
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