If you're a runner who doesn't take vacations, and you happen to be in Poz in October, running the Poznań Marathon could be a fun thing to do, not to mention a good way to see the city from a different perspective. The organisers boast that the marathon has been occurring yearly since "the beginning of the century," which sounds impressive until you realise it only means the year 2000. Still, it's a great opportunity to interact with the locals and make your visit truly unique.
 

With a distance of exactly 42.195km, the start is at 09:00 on Grunwaldzka Street in the Old Town, and the finish is on the Old Town Square. In between, runners will visit (or go very near) Enea Stadium, Ławica Airport, the Rataje district, Lake Malta, Ostrów Tumski, the Poznań International Fairgrounds and other local landmarks. There's also a Kids Run and - two days earlier, starting on the Friday before Sunday's marathon - the Poznań International Fairgrounds host Poznań Run Expo: a chance to get all kitted up and restock on supplements. Lace up your running shoes and put your stamina to the test!

Those who aren't participating in this event should note that the marathon basically takes over the city centre, creating real logistical problems for anyone trying to travel by tram or car, and even closing many streets to foot traffic. We advise avoiding the running route until the evening and giving yourself plenty of time to get wherever you're trying to go.