Nocny Patrol Kielce 2026

Nocny Patrol is a night mountain race in Kielce, Poland. Runners and Nordic Walkers begin near Hala Legionów. The event features two main distances, officially 35 km and 17 km, though actual trail measurements are closer to 33 km and 19.5 km. Held in May, the core concept is to traverse hilly terrain after dark, either running or walking with poles. The shorter route presents a significant mountain challenge with approximately 700 m of elevation gain. The longer route involves about 1,350 m of climbing. Both courses maintain an average gradient of around 4%, meaning the challenge lies in consistent ascents rather than steep, short climbs. Recent fields have been modest, with just over fifty finishers for each running distance, giving it the character of a local trail competition rather than a large urban event. Fundacja Coś Dobrego and Karolina Banasik RRC are the organizers. Basic race amenities like changing areas, restrooms, baggage storage, and nearby parking are located around Hala Legionów.