On March 22, 2026, the 20th anniversary edition of the Warsaw Half Marathon and the “Run for Five” (5 km race) took place. The XTB Running Team, composed of 64 employees, participated in the event, competing over distances of 21.097 km and 5 km.
Earlier, in September 2025, some employees took part in the Praska Piątka run. Participation in subsequent sporting events resulted from employee interest and their activity in this area.
My participation in this year’s New Balance 5K Run had a personal significance. It was a chance to test my limits, and it was also a great joy to be able to run side by side with my colleagues from XTB. Thanks to the cheering and familiar faces, I gained extra energy, which allowed me to cross the finish line with full commitment. I’m looking forward to the next events!
- comments Aleksandra Zgorzałek, Office Assistant
Participation in the event was voluntary. Employees prepared for the race individually as well as through group training sessions. The race route ran through the streets of Warsaw, and approximately 25,000 people took part in this year’s edition.
Employee participation in sporting events is one form of extracurricular activity and is not treated as an indicator of business performance or an element of organizational impact assessment. Initiatives of this kind may support team integration and provide opportunities to spend time together outside the work environment. Their significance and outcomes are organizational in nature and depend on the individual engagement of participants.
Photos: Monika Ciepłucha
