Thousands of runners from nearly 50 countries, a spectacular route through iconic architecture, and an unprecedented number of first-time runners – the 8th edition of the Energa Gdańsk Marathon went down in history as a celebration of freedom, sport, and family activity. Arkadiusz Gardzielewski won the men’s race with a time of 2:22:14, while Aneta Jarosz Karwowska triumphed in the women’s race with a time of 2:51:03. The running weekend in Gdańsk was record-breaking in terms of international reach – runners represented 49 countries.

Royal distance in a new version

Sunday’s marathon started promptly at 9:00 a.m. Participants traversed a modernized, even smoother, PZLA-certified route. Runners admired Gdańsk icons: the Shakespeare Theatre, the Baltic Philharmonic, the new footbridge over Ołowianka, and the extended section along the beach and Ergo Arena.

The winner of the marathon was Arkadiusz Gardzielewski, and the runner-up was Aneta Jarosz Karwowska.

Marathon Relays: Fight to the Last Meters

The marathon relay race, with seconds deciding the winner, was a thrilling affair. The fastest team in the 8th Energa Gdańsk Marathon was FIGA TEAM, who, after a closely fought race, crossed the finish line in 2:40:49. Victory went to Paweł Weber, Tomasz Chmielewski, Kostiantyn Pyshniak, and Paweł Kozieł.

The fight for gold continued until the very end – just 26 seconds later, the Endure Team (Łukasz Bejm, Łukasz Sosnowski, Przemysław Golus, Aleksander Bartnicki) crossed the finish line, finishing in 2:41:15. The podium was completed by the Banach Coach-Gdańsk team, who, despite a fantastic first leg (the fastest opening leg of the relay), finished in 2:44:22.

Gdańsk focuses on community

This year’s edition was record-breaking in terms of diversity. Nearly 2,500 runners from 49 countries, including relay teams, reached the finish line. Among them were over 900 runners who were making their debut at the Gdańsk Marathon. Furthermore, 50% more women participated in the race than last year.

Results of the Energa Gdańsk Marathon 2026

Men in the open category

1. Arkadiusz Gardzielewski (POL, Wilczyce) – 2:22:14
2. Michał Brandebura (NOR, Oslo) – 2:29:40
3. Damian Sławiński (POL, Gdynia) – 2:29:42

Women in the open category

1. Aneta Jarosz Karwowska (POL, Warszawa) – 2:51:03
2. Anna Pawlikowska (POL, Kielce) – 2:58:06
3. Marcella Toft (SWE, Göteborg)  – 2:59:37

Marathon relay results

1. FIGA TEAM – 2:40:49 (Paweł Weber, Tomasz Chmielewski, Kostiantyn Pyshniak, Paweł Kozieł)
2. Endure Team – 2:41:15 (Łukasz Bejm, Łukasz Sosnowski, Przemysław Golus, Aleksander Bartnicki)
3. Banach Coach – Gdańsk – 2:44:22 (Bartosz Banach, Wojciech Jarosławski, Klaudia Dymnicka, Aliaksei Krysiankou)

All results are available on the website.