Polish Independence 10K/5K Run/Walk is a race celebrating Polands return as an independent country on November 11th, 1918. With a long tradition in Poland, the run has been organized annually in Chicago since 2018 by WPNA 103.1 FM [https://wpna.fm/], Polish American Mix. Polish Independence Runs USATF-certified, chip-timed course runs along the beautiful Lake Michigan starting at Montrose Harbor. All participants receive a custom finishers medal, event T-shirt and lunch. All ages.

Radio 103.1 FM zaprasza na Bieg Niepodleglo'sci 2026! Organizowany od 2018 r. Bieg Niepodleglo'sci to okazja do uczczenia na sportowo rocznicy odzyskania przez Polske niepodleglo'sci. Dwa dystanse do wyboru: bieg na 10 km oraz bieg lub marsz na 5 km. Trasa przy jeziorze Michigan zaczyna sie na Montrose Harbor. Kazdy uczestnik Biegu otrzymuje koszulke i medal za pokonanie trasy. Po biegu wsp'olny lunch. Dolacz do nas!

DETAILS:
8th Annual Polish Independence 10K/5K Run/Walk
Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:11am
Montrose Harbor - Grove 16

CHIP TIMING:
The 10K and 5K races are chip timed. The 5K walk is not timed. Chips are attached to the race bibs and are disposable. Chip timing is not guaranteed for race day registrants.

QUESTIONS:
Please email radio@wpna.fm or call 773-654-5500

MAPS:

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FREE PARKING MAP [https://runforpoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PNA-Free-Parking-Map.png]

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PAID PARKING MAP [https://runforpoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PNA-Paid-Parking-Map.png]

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10K COURSE MAP (.PDF) [https://runforpoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10k-Course-Map.pdf]

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5K COURSE MAP (.PDF) [https://runforpoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5K-Course-Map.pdf]