Viking Kitchen, one of the largest dietary catering providers in Poland, has become a partner of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon. It will prepare meals for all participants of the race.
The Białystok-based catering company knows how to take care of athletes’ diets. For over a year, it has been cooperating with the Polish Football Association, running programs aimed at young football players. The focus is on building good eating habits. Now, Viking Kitchen has decided to take care of runners as well.
Viking Kitchen’s participation in the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon is a natural continuation of our mission to support healthy and balanced nutrition. As the largest provider of ready meals in Poland, we are involved in the development of sports – from children and youth, through Polish football, to running. We believe that our meals help every athlete in Poland better prepare for competition and achieve their goals.
Maciej Niemyjski – Marketing Director of Viking Kitchen
Participants of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon will try dishes prepared by Viking Kitchen right after the race. During the After Party, special shakes and a high-calorie salad will be available. Participants of the Gdynia “5K” (5-kilometer race) will also not leave hungry. They will be treated to delicious pancakes. All meals will be hermetically sealed.
We are proud that thousands of runners lining up for the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon will be able to enjoy meals prepared by Viking Kitchen. These dishes are not only well-balanced but also exceptionally tasty! We believe that proper nutrition is a key element of every athlete’s success – regardless of their skill level.
Maciej Niemyjski – Marketing Director of Viking Kitchen
The Gdynia running weekend will kick off at Skwer Kościuszki on Friday, April 25. The Fit Living Expo will begin at 14:00. The next day, at noon, the children’s races – Frugo Kids Run – will start.
The youngest age group is expected to include even two-year-olds, who will have to cover a distance of 200 meters. Then, older children will compete, gradually on longer distances.
The start of the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon is scheduled for 20:30. Runners will pass through the city center, passing some of the most important landmarks in Gdynia, including the Port of Gdynia, the Emigration Museum, the Gdynia Shipyard, the December 1970 Victims Monument, the Trade Halls, the Municipal Stadium, and the Experyment Science Center. The start and finish of the race will be located at Skwer Kościuszki.
The Gdynia Half Marathon starts in the evening, late enough for residents to return home from work and take care of their afternoon activities. On the other hand, an evening run through the streets of Gdynia, and especially along the Seaside Boulevard, is an experience in itself. These are unique sensations, with the culmination being the finish line at Skwer Kościuszki, accompanied by the Dar Pomorza and ORP Błyskawica. Emotions that are beyond description.
Maciej Stroiński – Spokesperson for the PKO Gdynia Half Marathon
The final event of the running weekend in Gdynia will be the PKO Gdynia 5K on Sunday. This is an event for those who do not like to stay in bed for too long on a Sunday. Runners will line up at the starting line at 9:00 AM. They will run along the Seaside Boulevard, and when they return to Skwer Kościuszki, commemorative medals and a meal from Viking Kitchen will be waiting for them.
