Polish Independence Run
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Polish Independence Run in Chicago
The Polish Independence Run is an annual road event held in Chicago to mark Poland regaining independence on November 11, 1918. The 2026 edition is the eighth annual running of the event and takes place at Montrose Harbor, Grove 16, along Lake Michigan. The course is USATF certified and is chip timed for the running races.
Distances offered include:
- 10K run, chip timed
- 5K run, chip timed
- 5K walk, not timed
All participants receive a custom finisher medal, an event T-shirt, and a post-event lunch. Chips are attached to race bibs and are disposable; chip timing is not guaranteed for race day registrants. The event has been organized in Chicago since 2018 by WPNA 103.1 FM. Registration details and fees are set for each event entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
