Polish Independence Run 2026 — Chicago, IL

Date
October 25, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Venue
Grove 16 - Montrose Harbor
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$49.00 – $69.00
Events
Polish Independence 10K Run, Polish Independence 5K Run, Polish Independence 5K Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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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 2025! 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 - Gro

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When is Polish Independence Run 2026 — Chicago, IL?

Polish Independence Run 2026 — Chicago, IL takes place on October 25, 2026. The race is held in Chicago, Illinois.

Where is Polish Independence Run 2026 — Chicago, IL held?

Polish Independence Run 2026 — Chicago, IL is held at Grove 16 - Montrose Harbor in Chicago, Illinois.

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