5K races near Chełmno

Trylogia Toruńskich Legend is a three-part running series in Toruń, with events held from early spring to autumn. The third edition concludes the series over an October weekend, featuring children’s races alongside the main running events. Participants can choose to enter one race, two races, or complete the full trilogy. The races utilize Toruń’s Old Town as a central stage, with at least one event beginning and ending at the Old Town Square. Hundreds of runners have competed in 5 km and 10 km races, with separate starts for children and youth. The series format centers on Toruń legends, city atmosphere, and collectible trophies, with the 10 km distance now a regular option alongside the 5 km race.

Exciting 5 at Night is a 5 km night run in Bydgoszcz. The race is short and fast, suitable for runners aiming for a quick time or those seeking a simple evening event through the city after dark. The course follows areas along the Brda river and uses Bydgoszcz streets with a night-time atmosphere. After the finish, runners can explore Mill Island, the Soap and Dirt History Museum, or enjoy a local recovery snack: szneki z glancem, sweet glazed pastries from Bydgoszcz.

The Leonard Pietraszak Bydgoszcz Canal Birthday Run is a 5 km race held in Bydgoszcz, organized by the Sebastian Malinowski Bydgoszcz Canal Museum. This local event had 301 registered participants, with 267 starting. Both runners and Nordic walkers cover the same 5 km distance. The route runs along the Bydgoszcz Old Canal Park, making the canal central to the course. Locally, the event is known as a race that connects generations, with participants including both runners and Nordic walkers. Sylwester Tuczyński won the running race in 17:41, followed by Marcin Kotoliński (18:45) and Bartosz Kryske (19:12). Jolanta Żal was the first woman to finish in 20:53.