Bernard Kiprotich Too from Kenya is the winner of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon. He completed the course in 1:03:54. The fastest woman was his compatriot, Valentine Jebet, who needed 1:10:24 to reach the finish line. The first Polish runner to cross the finish line was Grzegorz Kujawski, who set a Polish record in the M45 category.
Grzegorz Kujawski – a runner from Puck, was at the front of the pack from the very start. The Kenyans set a fast pace, but Kujawski had no competition among the Poles. He ran so fast that he ultimately set a new Polish record in the M45 category with a time of 1:08:07.
This is a wonderful evening. There was no wind, the weather was perfect for me. A great course. And amazing fans who carried me to the finish line. I ran at my own pace, I knew the Kenyans were ahead of me, but I focused on my own race, and the result is fantastic.
Grzegorz Kujawski – new Polish record holder in M45, the fastest Pole, 4th overall
The first three places in the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon 2025 were claimed by Kenyans. The fastest (1:03:54) was Bernard Kiprotich Too, who was visibly emotional at the finish line.
I am very happy that I managed to win this race. The course was great, and the fans were amazing. I really enjoyed the last few meters before the finish line, with the lights, fireworks, and cheering.
Bernard Kiprotich Too – Kenya, winner of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon 2025
In second place, just three seconds behind the winner, was Shedrack Kiptoo Kimaiyo, and on the lowest step of the podium was Laban Cheruiyot, also from Kenya. His time was 1:04:09. With a very good time of 1:10:24, the highest-ranked woman, Valentine Jebet, crossed the finish line. The Kenyan finished 6th in the overall ranking, improving her personal best by 27 seconds.
I am emotional and happy. I gave it my all. I achieved a good result. It was cold, but there was no wind, and that helped me.
Valentine Jebet – Kenya, winner in the women’s category, 6th overall
This year, the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon saw a record number of women participating. Women made up over 30 percent of the participants. The organizers prepared a special area for women, where they could use locker rooms and toilets dedicated exclusively to them, equipped with personal hygiene products. Among the female runners in the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon was Angelika Cichocka, the 2016 European Champion in the 1500 meters. Her participation in the Gdynia race marked her debut at this distance.
I started a bit faster than planned, but I still had enough strength to accelerate at the end. I didn’t slow down, so it was a constant progression, and the final part of the course was downhill, so I just let my long legs carry me and fly. And it was a fantastic feeling. Up to the 15th kilometer, I was breathing very comfortably, and then I even tried to speed up. I ran according to my expectations. I had set a goal of 1 hour 30 minutes, and I finished in 1 hour 26 minutes, so quite a good debut.
Angelika Cichocka – 2016 European Champion in the 1500m, debuting in the half marathon
On the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon course today, there were many foreign participants, including some for whom it was their first experience with mass races in our country.
This was my first time running in Poland, and I am thrilled. A great, very friendly course. Amazing finish line setup. It’s a fantastic idea to have this race take place after sunset. The atmosphere was incredible. There were no tough moments on the course, a lot of downhill sections, so it really gave me a boost.
Kristina Toogood – runner from Norway
In the same vein, right after his start, the Deputy Mayor of the city, Bartłomiej Austen, shared his thoughts. According to him, the conditions for running in Gdynia on Saturday were simply perfect.
There was no wind, the temperature was perfect. I’m sure many people broke their personal bests. The fans were amazing. There were several moments when, if it weren’t for them, I would probably still be running far from here.
Bartłomiej Austen – Deputy Mayor of Gdynia
The PKO Gdynia Half Marathon is a race that returned to the event calendar just a year ago after a several-year break. Michał Drelich – its director – doesn’t hide the fact that the development plans for this event are ambitious, and he emphasizes that the race is already growing at a rapid pace.
At the start of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon, there were 20 percent more participants than last year. This included nearly three times more relay teams. And at noon, 75 percent more children competed compared to last year. Since numbers don’t lie, it’s clear how incredibly the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon is growing. This, of course, makes me very happy because in 12 months – during Gdynia’s centennial year – we plan to invite over 10,000 people to compete in the half marathon. This will solidify the position of the Gdynia event in the top 5 Polish half marathons.
Michał Drelich – Director of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon
The rapidly growing popularity of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon should come as no surprise. The widely praised course, engaged fans, and numerous attractions surrounding the main race make the running weekend in Gdynia an event for the whole family.
Anyone who wanted to spend their time actively and in an attractive way could find something for themselves at our partners’ booths. We saw that fans eagerly took advantage of these offers. Many people were also on the course and at the cheering points. As always, the fans did not disappoint, supporting the runners in the last meters, right before the finish line.
Maciej Stroiński – Spokesperson for the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon
On Saturday, before the half marathon started, children competed in the Frugo Run Kids event. Over 330 children aged 2 to 14 lined up at the start. The race took place on Skwer Kościuszki, with distances ranging from 100 to 1000 meters.
In the Sunday PKO Gdynia 5K race, Piotr Brudło emerged as the winner, completing the 5000 meters in just 15 minutes and 44 seconds. He crossed the finish line almost simultaneously with Jakub Kozak, who lost by mere fractions of a second. The first woman to reach the finish line was Patrycja Bielińska from Bydgoszcz. In the PKO Gdynia 5K, nearly half of the participants were women.
A total of nearly 5,500 participants lined up at the start during the running weekend in Gdynia. Next year, Gdynia will celebrate its centenary. One of the most important sporting highlights of the city’s anniversary celebrations will be the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon.
