We invite you to take part in a special commemorative event honoring the Cursed Soldiers
March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Start: 12:00 PM (noon)
Meeting point next to the stadium at 11:00 AM.
North Forest Park, Queens
Distance: 1,963 meters
Join us to honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the
Cursed Soldiers!
We also encourage those who do not usually run — the distance is short and can be completed as a run/walk. Everyone is welcome to run with us — we invite whole families!
Attention: Please register in advance, as spots are limited. We cannot guarantee registration on-site.
Please register each participant separately, providing their personal details and email address, so that each participant can be assigned a unique race number.
Online registration: $30
On-site registration on race day: $40
CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATION
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The children’s run (ages 12 and under) will take place immediately after the adult run, on a shorter course
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Children will receive a children’s version medal
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The commemorative medal is not provided for children
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Parents are responsible for supervising their children during the run
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Children ages 5–12 participate free of charge when accompanied by registered parents
Cursed Soldiers Memorial Run commemorates the memory of the soldiers of the Polish anti-communist and anti-Soviet underground who operated between 1944 and 1963 in the territory of pre-war Poland. The symbolic distance of the run - 1,963 meters - commemorates the year 1963, marking the passing of the last Cursed Soldier: Józef Franczak, also known as “Lalek”.
The run is held under the patronage of the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in New York, Mateusz Sakowicz
Sponsor
Media Partners
Directions:
Run: Registration, Start, and Finish: North Forest Park, C
Parking: Seuffert Bandshell Parking Lot, across Woodhaven Blvd from the Run site
