European Nordic Walking Championships Mistrzostwa Europy w Nordic Walking 2026

The European Nordic Walking Championships will gather pole walkers in Bełchatów, Poland, for a championship weekend in late August. This event focuses on competitive walking with poles, distinct from running, and provides participants with published race-route, map, program, starter-pack, and travel details. Bełchatów was selected as host by the World Federation of Nordic Walking, with the local Powiatowe Centrum Sportu having prior experience in the sport. The venue has previously hosted the World Championships, a Nordic Walking World Cup, and five Open Nordic Walking Championships for the Starost’s Cup. The event page indicates over 500 participants, features a section for finding or offering transport, and includes a charity fundraiser, though the current total is listed as 0 EUR.