5K races near Garwolin

V Półmaraton Otwocki is an autumn running event in Otwock, near Warsaw, featuring a main race over the half marathon distance. The routes utilize paths within Mazowiecki Landscape Park, focusing on forest running instead of city streets. The event also offers a 5 km run, Nordic Walking, and children’s races ranging from 150 m to 1500 m. The race is organized by GJK in Otwock and attracts a diverse group of participants: half marathon runners, participants in shorter races, families with children, and individuals who prefer Nordic Walking. Children can participate without charge, while adults register online and pay the organizer directly or via the Gepard platform. Certain events have participation limits, giving it the character of a local forest race day with multiple start groups rather than a single, large road race.

Kabacka Złota Jesień is an autumn race held in Warsaw’s Kabacki Forest, offering 5 km and 10 km running distances, plus a 5 km Nordic Walking option. It is part of the Grand Prix of Warsaw series, integrating into the local calendar rather than being a standalone forest event. The setting is key: runners and walkers navigate one of Warsaw’s large wooded areas, distinct from city streets. ActiveSports organizes the series. Finish-area provisions are straightforward yet useful: all participants receive a medal, post-race refreshments are available, and entrants can participate in a prize draw.

WyBIEGnij spod Pierzyny is a small cross-country race in Malcanów, Gmina Wiązowna, focusing on short autumn distances rather than a long road run. Participants can select approximately 1,918 metres or 5 km, with additional options for children, Nordic walkers, and individuals wishing to run 5 km with a dog. The courses traverse forest paths within the Celestynów Forest District, giving it the character of a local trail event rather than a city race. Organized by Team ZabieganeDni, Gmina Wiązowna, and the village of Malcanów, this event is in its third edition and includes athletics fans, families, walkers, and dog runners in its programme.

Run Ursynów is a free 5K race in Warsaw’s Ursynów district, starting at 11:00 on Saturday mornings. The course follows a campus route at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, providing a compact student-campus atmosphere instead of a typical road race. This is the race’s second year, and the route has been updated. Runners complete four laps, beginning near the Faculty of Human Nutrition and Consumer Sciences. All participants receive water and a medal upon finishing. The top three finishers in each category are awarded trophies and sponsor prizes. The race is divided into women’s and men’s categories, with age groups for 13-15 and 16-17, alongside open races. A team classification is also included, determined by summing the times of four team members.

Bieg Mikołajkowy is a winter running event in Warsaw’s Kabacki Forest, held in December to close the running calendar. The main option is an approximately 5 km run, with a 5 km Nordic walking event and shorter children’s races over 500 m and 1000 m. Runners meet by the Nature Education Center of Warsaw’s Municipal Forests, and the forest fills with people wearing Santa hats. The event is part of the Grand Prix Warszawy series and is aimed at families as much as club runners, with adult categories for older participants and separate distances for younger children.