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GLS x Poland Business Run 2026
The Poland Business Run, a charity relay race that has been held for 15 years, is much more than just a sporting initiative bringing together employees from different companies to complete a designated route. The slogan “You Run – You Help” perfectly reflects the goal shared by both the organisers and everyone taking part in the event. The finish line represents not only the end of the race, but above all the willingness and opportunity to support people in need.
Once again, GLS Poland, a trusted and reliable parcel delivery partner for businesses, is taking part in this unique initiative in a dual role: as a sponsor and logistics partner of the entire event, as well as an active participant in the race.
Poland Business Run 2026 – together for those in need
GLS has been supporting the Poland Business Run for more than 10 years, focusing not only on the financial aspect of the initiative, but treating its involvement as a mission. Drawing on its everyday work of delivering thousands of parcels to businesses and private customers, the company promotes similar values: speed, precision, planning, teamwork and reliability – all of which contribute to the success of the GLS brand.
Do the same principles apply to a charity sporting event such as the Poland Business Run? The charity relay race, in which five-person teams made up of company employees compete together, can be compared to the daily work of a courier company, where route planning and completing daily assignments through cooperation between employees are essential parts of operations. If “every route has its finish line”, both employees running to support people in need and couriers delivering parcels to recipients must think not only about reaching the destination, but also about everything that happens along the way.
The aim of the charity run is to support people with disabilities and women following mastectomy. By participating in the event for so many years, GLS demonstrates its commitment to issues that matter greatly to both those receiving support and those providing it. Taking part in a charity run demonstrates not only companies’ willingness and ability to help, but also their power to make a real difference.
Thanks to the funds raised throughout the initiative, joint efforts can genuinely change the lives of many people in need.
The main theme of the campaign is “You Run – You Help”. Its goal is to support the beneficiaries of the Poland Business Run Foundation, made possible through the commitment of thousands of employees from companies, particularly corporations and locally operating businesses. It is one of the most recognisable sports and charity events in Poland, bringing thousands of people together to support those in need while offering participants an unforgettable experience.
GLS’s active involvement in the Poland Business Run is an example of how values applied in everyday business can also be translated into charitable activities. And all of this takes place in an atmosphere of cooperation, planning, friendly competition and fair play. For GLS, every day on the road is an adventure – just like the Poland Business Run.
Why does GLS support charitable initiatives?
Customer trust and a company’s reputation are built not only through effective advertising, confidence, reliability in fulfilling commitments and high-quality services. Reliability, trustworthiness, innovation, punctuality and responsiveness to customer needs are among the qualities that define GLS.
Building a strong market position also involves activities aimed at employee integration, supporting local communities and participating in initiatives promoting a healthy lifestyle. Logistics and a sporting event such as a charity relay race have many things in common:
● Teamwork – delivering a parcel is the final result of the work of an entire team: from warehouse employees and dispatchers to couriers. In a relay race, the final result also depends on the combined efforts of the entire team covering the kilometres of the designated route.
● Support and willingness to help – a professional parcel delivery partner for businesses continuously develops and improves its services to support companies in their day-to-day operations. Participating in a charity run takes this idea of helping to a completely different level, where empathy and the willingness to make everyday life easier for people facing health challenges are what matter most.
● Reliable and timely delivery – the everyday reality of a courier company involves a constant race against time, with reliability being one of its most important qualities. The same principle applies to reaching the finish line during charity sporting events.
GLS at Poland Business Run 2026 as a sponsor and participant – running together for the finish line
The Poland Business Run is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and this year GLS can proudly say that around 150 employees are planning to take part in the relay race. Every route has its finish line – something GLS couriers can understand both literally and figuratively, as every day they travel towards their own finish line: the recipient of a parcel.
What benefits does GLS gain from participating in the charity run?
● Team integration – employees from across the organisation and different areas involved in parcel delivery participate in the event. The GLS team is a strong and closely connected community.
● Promoting a healthy lifestyle – this brings personal benefits to everyone who incorporates healthy habits into their daily lives, while also helping to build awareness of a brand associated with positive values and good practices.
● Being part of a wider community – a brand that engages in charitable activities is a brand its employees can be proud to represent. The slogan “You Run – You Help” is more than just a tagline. It fully reflects the nature of an initiative whose purpose is to provide meaningful support to people in need.
Every route has its finish line – where is the finish line for your business?
A runner’s route, the journey of a parcel and the development of a business have more in common than it may initially seem. Where is the finish line for your business? What is your goal? Improving sales results, strengthening brand awareness among potential customers, expanding your business in a new direction? Or perhaps improving customer service standards and reaching more people interested in what you offer?
GLS helps businesses achieve their goals every day by adapting its services and service quality to customers’ needs. A charity run can become the beginning of something truly meaningful – both for your company and for the people you help.