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Thousands set for Warsaw Marathon 2014 - TheEd - 11-04-2014 Thousands of runners from all over the world will set off at 9:30 am on April 13th to cover the distance of 42.195 km and 10 km during the second ORLEN Warsaw Marathon. The competitors battling it out for the top places include the bronze medal winner from the Athletics World Championships in Moscow Tadese Tola (Ethiopia), the winner of the last year’s ORLEN Warsaw Marathon Sisay Lemma Kasaye (Ethiopia) and Henryk Szost (Poland) – the quickest European at the London Olympic Games. Those taking part in the second ORLEN Warsaw Marathon will compete at two distances: the full marathon and 10 km. One day prior to the main event, a 4.6 km charity walk departing from the very heart of the city – Castle Square – will be held as well. The route will pass through Warsaw’s best-known streets and will finish in front of the National Stadium – Poland’s most spectacular sports arena. Running elite challenge This year’s ORLEN Warsaw Marathon will definitely not be lacking in emotion as the true elite of world-class runners will be taking part. The marathon favourites include the best athletes from around the world, such as Ukraine’s Dmytro Baranovskyy (personal best of 02:07:15), and a large group of African long-distance runners: Tadese Tola (Ethiopia, 02:04:49), Levy Matebo Omari (Kenya, 2:05:16), Megersa Bacha (Ethiopia, 02:06:56), John Kipkorir Komen (Kenya, 02:07:13), Jakob Korir Cheshari (Kenya, 02:07:46), Gilbert Chepkoweny (Kenya, 02:08:16) and last year’s ORLEN Warsaw Marathon winner Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia, 02:09:02), as well as Henryk Szost – the quickest European at the London Olympic Games. Victory in the ladies’ category will definitely be sought by Ethiopia’s Askale Magarsa Tafa (personal best of 02:21:31) and Kenya’s Rebecca Chesire, who boasts a personal best of 02:27:52. A picturesque route Warsaw is a dynamically growing, attractive city that has not been fully discovered by runners yet. Participation in the ORLEN Warsaw Marathon offers the opportunity to get to know the city’s most picturesque and famous landmarks as the route will take runners over the Poniatowski and à šwiÄ™tokrzyski bridges, along Ujazdowskie Avenue and past the monument of Marshal Józef Pià ‚sudski and the historic à azienki Królewskie gardens. With the comfort and safety of the marathon runners in mind, the organisers have planned a record-inducing, flat route for the event, which should suit those who prefer long straight sections on which a high pace can be maintained. Starter packages and attractions The runners will be encouraged to give their best both by the residents of Warsaw and by volunteers willing to help all those in need. In addition, participants will be motivated by attractive prizes. The quickest competitors will receive substantial prize money, and all those who finish the marathon and the 10 km run will take part in draw for attractive prizes, including two Mercedes GLA cars (for marathon runners) and a Smart ForTwo Coupe (for those taking part in the 10 km race).