Course de l’Indépendance de Ząbki

It's time to kick off one of the region's most solemn, joyful, and white-red races 💪! The Independence Day Run in Ząbki is a unique event that, each year, brings together hundreds of patriots, professional runners, amateurs, and whole families looking to celebrate in a sporty way the National Independence Day. Participants can usually count on a fast, flat, and very well-secured course (most often on the symbolic and dynamic 5 km or 10 km distance) ⏱️, ideal for beating personal autumn records. An exceptional atmosphere, a sea of white-and-red shirts, the crowd singing the anthem before the start, and the strong encouragement from locals guarantee goosebumps at the starting line!

Ząbki, which directly neighbors Warsaw, is a rapidly growing town that, on the November celebration, overflows with incredible energy. After crossing the finish line with arms raised, collecting a beautiful commemorative medal, and warming up with a delicious military pea soup, it’s worth spending the rest of the holiday weekend relaxing with loved ones 🥇 :

Recharge at the Ząbki Municipal Sports Center – the modern swimming pool and on-site SPA and saunas are the perfect choice to warm up after a brisk November start and loosen tight muscles 🌊.

Take a stroll in the nearby Rembertów Forest – the wooded areas surrounding the region, in a nostalgic late-autumn vibe, offer quiet, peace, and ideal conditions for a soothing and regenerating walk far from the urban hustle 🌲.

Visit historic Praga in Warsaw – from Ząbki, you’ll reach the right bank of the capital in a blink (in barely about fifteen minutes). Discover the charming Ząbkowska Street, the industrial Koneser CentrePolish Vodka Museum or the Neon Museum 🏭.

Enjoy a festive lunch – after burning hundreds of calories during a white-red sprint, options include a traditional roast duck with apples and cranberries, Varsovian-style meat pyzy, or a hearty artisanal burger at a local restaurant for the perfect reward 🍽️.

Ząbki is superbly connected to the capital: a suburban train ride to Warsaw Wileńska takes only 7 minutes! With that, in about 30 to 40 minutes, you can find yourself in the heart of Warsaw to continue the celebrations. If you’re planning a longer weekend, in under an hour by car you can also reach from here the picturesque Zegrze reservoir lake or Pułtusk. Put on white and red, get in shape, and celebrate independence at full speed on the Ząbki course 👟 !