Polish Independence Run

OCT

25

2026

A chip timed 10 km and 5 km run or walk along Lake Michigan in Chicago, held to commemorate Poland’s 1918 return to independence. The event included a finisher medal, runner bib, and event T shirt.

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Chicago, Illinois

Website Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Polish Independence Run

The Polish Independence Run is scheduled for October 25, 2026 at Montrose Harbor in Chicago. The event commemorates Poland’s return to independence on November 11, 1918 and continues a tradition that has existed in Poland for more than thirty years. In Chicago the run has been organized annually since 2018 by WPNA 103.1 FM Polish American Mix.

The course is USATF certified and chip timed. The route runs along Lake Michigan and begins at Montrose Harbor. The event included race materials and finish extras for participants.

Available distances

10 km
5 km run or walk

All registered participants received a runner bib, a custom finisher medal, and an event T shirt. The event welcomed participants of all ages. Registration for the 2026 edition opened on April 6, 2026. Free and paid parking maps and course maps were provided for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k Run

5 km

5k Run/walk

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