PKO Course de l’Indépendance de Rzeszów

Want to be part of something absolutely grand and celebrate the biggest national holiday in a champion-worthy style? The PKO Independence Run in Rzeszów is one of Podkarpacie’s most spectacular and moving sporting events 🏅! Imagine a start where thousands of runners, wearing white and red T-shirts, form a living flag of Poland in motion. Singing together the Mazurek Dąbrowskiego just before the starter pistol guarantees chills and a huge boost of motivation every meter. A fast, certified loop on asphalt awaits you, as well as the flagship distance 5 km, ideal for breaking your personal records 🏁.

Rzeszów – the capital of Podkarpacie – is a modern and dynamic city, easily accessible from all corners of the region: about an hour from Krosno or Przemyśl, and under 45 minutes from Tarnów via the A4 motorway 🚗. After proudly crossing the finish line and picking up a stunning commemorative pendant, the city invites you to celebrate properly:

Underground family adventure : an absolute must-see is a visit to the Market Square of Rzeszów and the discovery of the Rzeszów Caves 🗺️. This interactive, subterranean tour winds through old depots and hidden corridors beneath the square paving, offering great entertainment with a backdrop of history for kids and adults alike.

Romantic relaxation on the boulevards : take your partner for a stroll along the Rzeszów Boulevards along the Wisłok 🌊. These are beautifully landscaped green spaces with charming paths, and in the evening you can admire a spectacular multimedia fountain not far from the Lubomirski Castle 🏰.

Evening nostalgia country : visit the exceptional Museum of Bedtime Stories located right next to the Market Square 📺. Finding the Drooped-Ears Bear, Kazio and Lolek, or the Wolf and the Hare is an incredible sentimental journey that will bring smiles to everyone.

Independence Feast of the Carpathians : after burning hundreds of calories, it’s time for a well-deserved recovery 🤔! Step into one of the lively restaurants on the Market Square and order traditional Bieszczady treats such as fuczki (fermented cabbage pancakes) or crispy hreczanyki (buckwheat-and-meat pancakes), which after such a big race will taste simply amazing.

Put on the white and red colors, feel this incredible unity with thousands of runners, and present yourself at this unique starting line… 🦅 Rzeszów is waiting for your big race!