{"id":7337,"date":"2026-04-20T20:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gdansk-m.gryka.easyisp.pl\/?p=7337"},"modified":"2026-09-04T19:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:09:37","slug":"gdansk-is-buzzing-with-running-energy-saturday-is-all-about-youth-and-the-czaniecka-five","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdanskmaraton.com\/en\/2026\/04\/20\/gdansk-is-buzzing-with-running-energy-saturday-is-all-about-youth-and-the-czaniecka-five\/","title":{"rendered":"Gda\u0144sk is buzzing with running energy! Saturday is all about youth and the Czaniecka Five."},"content":{"rendered":"

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The first day of the Energa Gda\u0144sk Marathon 2026 is behind us! Saturday, April 18th, proved that running in the \u201eCity of Freedom\u201d is a sport for absolutely everyone \u2013 from one-year-olds to triathletes seeking fitness in a fast five-kilometer race. The Polsat Plus Arena Gda\u0144sk stadium became the heart of the sporting excitement, which will continue until tomorrow's final of the royal distance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior Day: Not Just Results, But Healthy Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 4:30 PM, the youngest took over the stadium. Hundreds of children and young people (ages 3-15) gathered for the 200-, 500-, and 1000-meter races. Although their faces showed enormous concentration and ambition, the result was secondary in these races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea was to continue good health habits in children from a young age and show them that sport is fun. As Natalia Czaniecka, whose 9-year-old twins have accompanied their parents to competitions for years, notes: 'The children see it, soak it up, and start to get excited themselves. This makes the logistics much easier for us because we don't have to convince them to do anything\u2014they simply follow our example and take off'. The young runner, running to the same professional finish line as the adults, built his athletic confidence today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Przemek \u015awiderski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Czaniecka Pi\u0105tka: From pasta production to sports personal bests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening belonged to the participants of the Czaniecka Pi\u0105tka (Czaniecka Five). This race allows you to experience the atmosphere of a great marathon in a nutshell. The starting line included the 'positive freaks' from Czaniecki Makaron, led by its owners, for whom sport and business are interconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patryk Czaniecki, who recently broke 3:15 in the marathon in Barcelona, \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bchose the 5k distance this time to wisely dose his training before triathlons. 'Sports are incredibly mentally stimulating, which translates into more relaxed work. During training, you can reflect on many things, 'work through' problems in your head, and then return to the office with a fresh perspective', he emphasizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Czaniecki family, participating in the Gda\u0144sk race was a natural choice. As pasta producers (using 300,000 eggs a day!), they know best that without a good "carbo-load," results are impossible. 'Pasta is the best meal before the race. We've perfectly matched our industry to our passions', adds Natalia Czaniecka with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Przemek \u015awiderski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A route full of symbols and history<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday's runs were the perfect way to warm up the atmosphere. As event director Adam Greczy\u0142o points out, this year's marathon is not just about sport, but also a history lesson: 'Each element celebrates outstanding Gda\u0144sk residents, and their values \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bare linked to zones along the route'.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The atmosphere at Polsat Plus Arena, the joint warm-up with Zdrofit and the finish inside the 'amber' stadium made Czaniecka Pi\u0105tka the most beautiful moment of the season for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fastest juniors and 5km runners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we celebrated the health of our juniors and their speed in the 5k. Among the children, the fastest runners were Julia Wlaz\u0142o (:39) and Leon Kot\u0142owski (:41) in the 200m, Maciej Jaros (1:51) and Nadia Wasiluk (1:59) in the 500m, and Jakub Kurowski (3:35) and Helena Nowicka (4:09) in the 1000m. The Czaniecka Five culminated in a competitive finish, with Mateusz Jankowski (16:03) the fastest man and Agnieszka Kujach (18:10) the fastest woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Agata Masiulaniec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Czanieck Five<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Mateusz Jankowski<\/strong> (Elblag) \u2013 16:03<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Kamil Szymanek <\/strong>(Saw) \u2013 16:17<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Bartosz Banach<\/strong> (Gdansk) \u2013 16:27<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Women<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Agnieszka Kujach<\/strong> (Gdansk) \u2013 18:08<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Natalia Krupi\u0144ska<\/strong> (Gdansk) \u2013 18:09<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Julia Messiah<\/strong> (Gdynia) \u2013 18:35<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      What lies ahead?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Tomorrow, at 9:00 am sharp, Gda\u0144sk will become the arena for a royal-distance battle. Will the marathon runners follow in the footsteps of the Czaniecki company owners and set new personal bests? We'll find out soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Live results available on the website.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Photo: Przemek \u015awiderski<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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