Bieg Chomiczówki

The 15 km race is the headline event and suits runners with a reasonable base of training behind them. The 5 km, run as Bieg O Puchar Bielan, is the shorter option and works well as a first race or a fast winter hit out. Both are held on the same morning.

Both races are based in the Chomiczówka district of Warsaw, in the north of the city. The precise start and finish points, along with the assembly area, are confirmed on the organiser's page, so check it in the days before the race.

Late February in Warsaw is usually cold, often close to or below freezing, with a real chance of snow or ice on the ground. Plan for temperatures that feel much colder than the number suggests and expect the course to be run on paved streets that may be damp or slick.

Bag storage is not confirmed on the listing page. Most Polish city races of this size offer a supervised bag drop near the start, but you should confirm with the organiser before relying on it and travel light if in doubt.

The 5 km is a manageable first race: it is short, run on city streets and held alongside the longer event, so there is plenty of company on the course. The 15 km asks for more training but is still a straightforward road distance rather than a technical challenge.