XI Parkowe Hercklekoty 2026

Parkowe Hercklekoty is a winter race in Katowice, Poland, held in the Forest Park of the Three Ponds Valley near Valentine’s Day. MK Team organizes it as part of the Grand Prix MK Team series. The main running distances are approximately 6 km and 12 km, with Nordic walking and children’s races ranging from about 50 m to 700 m. The start, finish, and race office are located near the beach and Camping No. 215, placing the event base within the park. The routes follow the alleys and paths of the Three Ponds Valley, featuring mixed and changing surfaces and kilometer markers. Hundreds of runners, walkers, Nordic walkers, and children participate, and the event has reached double-digit editions. Volunteers monitor the course, and MK Team members position themselves at the front and back of the participants, contributing to a local running day atmosphere rather than a formal championship.