Bielsko-Biała · Poland
Half Marathon races near Bielsko-Biała
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Bielsko-Biała
This week 4
17OCT
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Wilczy Polmaraton
Wilcza · 52 km away
18OCT
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Krakoskikros Mezczyzni
Kraków · 73 km away
18OCT
Run · road · Half Marathon
BIEG GOLEJOWSKIM SZLAKIEM 2026
Golejów · 50 km away
18OCT
Run · road · Half Marathon
Pko Polmaraton Gliwicki
Gliwice · 58 km away
OCT 6
24OCT
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Smok Ultra Race
Krzeszowice · 64 km away
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24OCT
Run · road · Half Marathon
Emil Zatopek Ostrava Golden Marathon
Ostrava · 55 km away
24OCT
Run · road · Half Marathon
Dragon Cross Marathon żory
Żory · 35 km away
25OCT
Run · road · Half Marathon
XI Gliwicka Dycha
Gliwice · 59 km away
25OCT
Run · road · Half Marathon
Perla Paprocan
Tychy · 33 km away
25OCT
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kobeřický půlmaraton
Kobeřice · 73 km away
NOV 3
11NOV
Run · road · Half Marathon
Krakowska Korona Biegowa
Kraków · 68 km away
11NOV
Run · road · Half Marathon
III Bedzinski Polmaraton Niepodleglosci
Będzin · 56 km away
11NOV
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bieg Młodego Patrioty
Gliwice · 59 km away
DEC 1
12DEC
Run · road · Half Marathon
Bieg "śladami Żubra"
Pszczyna · 22 km away
Bielsko-Biała · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Bielsko-Biała
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XRUN Tajemnicze Kopce
XRUN Les Tertres Mystérieux is a trail race in Poland's Beskid Wyspowy, centered on Słopnice and the Mogielica massif. It guides runners into wilder, quieter terrain than a road race, featuring forest tracks, less-traveled paths, and small summits or elevated points that lend the series its name. This event is part of the XRUN series; completion awards a medal after navigating ascents, woodland stretches, and footing that can quickly become difficult in wet conditions.
The course navigates between heights connected in the race's narrative to old local legends, but the core challenge remains: traverse the tertres and arrive at the finish. Rain can create mud and make grip the primary obstacle. Post-race, participants are directed toward Dobczyce, Limanowa, and the Mogielica observation tower, offering views stretching to the Tatras, Gorce, and Beskid Sądecki. Local traditions shape the post-race recovery: cold water for weary feet in the Słopnicki stream, a peaceful stroll around Limanowa's market square and basilica, and regional dishes like kwaśnica soup or brigand-style pancakes.
Półmaraton w Żywcu
The Half Marathon around Żywiec Lake begins and ends on Rynek, the central square of Żywiec, a historic beer-brewing town in southern Poland. This spring road race takes place in the Silesian Voivodeship, featuring a certified 21.1 km course with a three-hour time limit.
The course encircles the 8 km-long Jezioro Żywieckie reservoir in the Beskid Mountains, presenting more elevation changes than a flat city half marathon, with a total ascent of 465 metres. The event attracts participants from Poland and other countries; recent years have seen over 2,000 finishers. The start time may shift slightly to accommodate train traffic on the Żywiec-Bielsko-Biała line.
PKO Piekarski Półmaraton
The PKO Piekary Semi-marathon is a night half marathon held in Piekary Śląskie, southern Poland, starting at 9:00 p.m. It is organized as a local running festival, featuring the main 21.1 km race alongside the Nocna zaDyszka 10 km run and a 5 km Leśna Eko Piątka the day prior.
The event caters to both experienced runners and beginners, offering various distances rather than requiring participation in the half marathon. The City of Piekary Śląskie directs the organization, with support from local sports groups and the municipal sports center, including MKS Olimpia Piekary Śląskie and Lecymy Durś.
Tatra Skymarathon
Tatra SkyMarathon is a 45 km loop Skyrace in the Polish High Tatras above Zakopane, featuring 3,300 metres of climbing across rugged alpine terrain. It is part of the Skyrunner World Series and requires genuine mountain skills: strong climbing legs, confident descending, and comfort on exposed rock, not just road-running fitness.
The route crosses the Czerwone Wierchy ridge and Starorobociański Wierch, including two vertical-style climbs of approximately 1,200 metres each. Participants begin on forested lower slopes before ascending to granite ridges, exposed sections, technical boulder fields, open valleys, and challenging Tatra descents where precise footwork is as crucial as endurance.
Chudy Wawrzyniec
Chudy Wawrzyniec is a mountain ultramarathon in the Żywiec Beskids of southern Poland, starting in Rajcza and finishing in Ujsoły near the Slovak border. Runners set off in August on a rough trail race with a twist: they do not choose their final distance until around the 40 km mark, where the route splits toward either a 50 km-plus finish or an 80 km-plus day in the mountains.
The course climbs toward places such as Wielka Rycerzowa and Muńcuł, then sends runners down technical descents covered with stones and roots. It is one of Poland’s older ultra races, and part of its reputation comes from how little help runners get: few aid stations, no drop bags, and no outside support. That format attracts people who want a raw mountain race rather than a heavily serviced event.
Spartan Bielsko-Biala Ultra Trifecta Weekend
The Bielsko-Biała Ultra Trifecta Weekend is a Spartan obstacle race in southern Poland, set in the foothills of Beskid Śląski and Beskid Mały. This is a mountain-style OCR, not a flat park run. The course extends onto the slopes near Szyndzielnia and the Dębowiec recreation and ski area. Steep climbs, streams, rocky paths, and forest trails are as significant as the constructed obstacles. Sprint and Super distances are offered, alongside a Spartan Kids race for children.
The event attracts competitors from approximately 30 countries and is promoted locally as Poland’s sole Spartan event. It accommodates elite racers, general adult participants, seniors, individuals with disabilities, children, and workplace teams, with company teams able to register together if they have a minimum of four members. The Bielsko-Biała edition is also part of the Polish Culture Capital program, linking the city’s mountain environment to a broader civic schedule, rather than appearing as an isolated sports event.
Tyski Półmaraton
The Tychy Half Marathon is a 21 km race held in Tychy, Poland. It features a PZLA-certified course with its race headquarters located near the city’s Athletics Stadium. Typically held in September, it follows a typical city half marathon format: asphalt streets, controlled pacing, and a route designed to allow runners to achieve personal best times. The event began with just over 400 participants and has since developed into a significant local race, attracting well over a thousand finishers in its most popular years.
The route crosses Tychy and Paprocany, circling Lake Paprocanańskie. A section of this loop utilizes compacted forest trails rather than exclusively paved roads. Participants will pass landmarks including Wodny Park Tychy, the historic Tychy brewery district, and the municipal stadium, concluding back at the Athletics Stadium. The event also offers children's races, warm-ups, athletic activities, massages, and family-oriented attractions. Following the race, participants often engage in local recovery traditions, such as walking or resting in hammocks by the lake, utilizing the brine and saunas at Wodny Park, or enjoying beer tasting at the brewery.
Zilinsky Mestsky Polmaraton
Žilina, known as the pearl of the Váh River, invites you to fast racing in the very heart of western Slovakia. Žilinský mestský polmaratón is a dynamic race with a flat profile, whose course seamlessly connects the historic center with the beautiful, arcade-surrounded market square Mariánske námestie and the green spaces of the city parks. The main 21.1 km race is a perfect opportunity to set personal bests on asphalt, but the organizers traditionally also prepare shorter distances for competitors who prefer a sprinter’s pace.
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About Half Marathon races in Bielsko-Biała
Bielsko-Biała Training Notes
Bielsko-Biała hosts 22 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Bielsko-Biała gives runners a mountain-adjacent setup without much fuss. Locals keep easy days around the city centre and the Biała River, then point workouts toward the Beskid Mountains when they want bite. Magurka gives trail runners the honest climbing that makes Z2 stop feeling casual. The club scene runs through names like TS Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała, Bialski Klub Sportowy Stal Bielsko-Biała, BBTS Włókniarz Bielsko-Biała, BBTS Bielsko-Biała, and Rekord Bielsko-Biała. Anchor races include Bieg Fiata Bielsko Biala, Bieg Kobbiet, Bielsko-Biala Ultra Trifecta Weekend, and XXIX Ogólnopolski Górski BIEG Magurki.
Bielsko-Biała works for riding if you like climbs. Locals say it straight: it’s great here, as long as you like climbs. The south sends riders toward Szczyrk and Biały Krzyż Pass, and the north gives longer base miles toward Pszczyna or Brzeszcze/Wola. Żar, Przegibek, Wielka Puszcza, and Kocierz are the climbs people talk about, and the last few hundred meters of Wielka Puszcza get seriously steep. Beskidzkie Towarzystwo Cyklistów anchors the scene, with bike.wtorek and the Specialized Bielsko group ride adding social wheels. Silesian Classic, Kryterium Asów, Szutry Śląskie, and Bielsko Family Cycling Rally keep the calendar sharp.
Late summer and early fall suit Bielsko-Biała best. Summer brings warm, wet days, so locals get intervals done early and leave the longer Z2 stuff for steadier windows. The Beskid Mountains stay close enough that a normal ride can turn into a climbing day fast, and a normal run can become a trail session without drama. Winter brings cold, damp weather, though western winds and foëhn winds can make it milder. Runners still use the city centre and river rhythm, and cyclists swap some gran fondo thinking for steadier roads, bike paths, or cyclocross-style grit when the hills turn heavy.