The Warsaw Marathon is an annual marathon race, which takes place in the heart of Poland's capital, Warsaw. It's the oldest annual marathon in Poland. It has been held since September 30, 1979. In the first edition the length of the parcours was just 40.6 km, and not the normal, classic distance of 42 km and 195 metres.
The event usually takes place in the last Sunday of September. Entry fee in 2010 is €40 if paid well in advance. Although the main attraction is the marathon, since 2005 an ekiden marathon relay is also organized the day before the race.
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“... marathon swimming is the most difficult physical, intellectual and emotional battleground I have encountered, and each time I win, each time I touch the other shore, I feel worthy of any other challenge life has to offer.”
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