This was my first marathon in Poland and it was a pleasant surprise. Not as commercial as a similar-sized marathon (4000 runners) in Western-Europe would be. The entry fee was pleasantly low. The organization was nearly perfect. The course (a single lap) gives an interesting view of the city with both its highlights and its uglier sections. Fortunately, the low-point, the section on the highway was in the first half and the highlight, the part through the historic city center, near the end. I could not understand what the spectators were shouting, but it sounded like heartfelt support. Thank you, Wroclawians!

I may call Wroclaw my home town. I spent 13 years in this city while studying and then working. This year I managed to combine my short vacations in Poland with the marathon.

The event was organized and executed almost perfectly from the day before the run to the finish line. The course showed as much of Wroclaw as one can imagine, including Technical University (my dear school), the Old Town and many other places.

As a "senior" citizen (60-plus-years-old), I was offered free registration, which was a very nice gesture. In addition, organizers arranged simple accommodation for runners in a student hostel in the vicinity of the start/finish for an equivalent of 10 Euro per person, per night.

After a misty start in the morning the whole day was filled with sunshine. There was more than enough of water, PowerAde and food along the course, and spectators were loud and cheerful.

I would recommend this marathon to anyone who likes city runs in a beautiful European environment.

Thank you, Wroclaw, for a great marathon. Dziekuje!

In 2008, the race took place in September for the first time (moved from April). It is not often that the race goes all around the city, which this one now does. I really enjoyed it even though there were some cobblestone streets. The weather was perfect. There were about 1,100 finishers, with two Kenyans taking the first two spots. Great organization. There were few spectators, but this is characteristic for races in Poland.

As one of the few British runners, I really enjoyed it. The city is great - easy to get around, food is excellent, and there's no problem with the language. About 1000 runners, so no problems getting lost when finishing, and the route really opens your eyes to Poland. Goody bag impressive, as was the organization - all for 20 euros. We stayed in the 5-star Radisson - superb, and the same price as a Travelodge in Blighty.

Absolutely loved it (beer less than £1 a pint as well).

This is a smallish, friendly marathon. Great finishing bag with medal, t-shirt, food, beer, chocolate and baco foil. Water and isotonic drink at regular intervals. The city square has bars and restaurants and you can eat and drink in a really relaxed atmosphere for a fraction of the price of in the UK.

Great organization, great track, 2 separate twenties so you don't repeat any part of the track for a second time!

Very good.

The weather was perfect. About 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit or 4 to 7 degrees Celcius and overcast with slight wind.
Starts and finishes in the ancient marketplace (dates from about 1000 AD). Only a few cobblestone streets. About 551 finishers with a fast field of mostly Polish and mostly male runners. The winner (Bogdan Dziuba) ran 2:19:24. Women's winner was Wioletta Urygala in 2:41:15. Both were from Poland.
It is a half marathon course done twice, which is no drawback since it is scenic.
The race started at 9 AM and this was the 19th running. Since I am over 60, they told me it was free for me! Few spectators but they were enthusiastic.Water and generic Gatoraid every 5 KM with bananas and food at later points.
Final word: It was cheaper to fly roundtrip to Poland ($465) than to some places in the US. Chuck Savage (Race Director Ocala Marathon)