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Półmaraton Gęstwinami Murckowskimi
Katowice · 7 km away
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11JUL
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Bieg Wiewiórki
Ruda Śląska · 13 km away
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1AUG
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Rudzki Półmaraton Industrialny
Ruda Śląska · 13 km away
8AUG
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Bieg Zbója
Bielsko-Biała · 51 km away
23AUG
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Pko Tarnogorski Polmaraton
Tarnowskie Góry · 23 km away
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Nocny Maraton Zagłębiowski
Dąbrowa Górnicza · 14 km away
30AUG
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Jurajskie Mistrzostwa
Żarki · 46 km away
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International Goral Marathon
Istebna · 79 km away
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13SEP
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Maraton Trzech Jezior
Międzybrodzie Bialskie · 54 km away
19SEP
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Cracovia Maraton na Rolkach
Kraków · 66 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Smoczy Cross Maraton Smoczysko
Brandysówka · 51 km away
Katowice · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Katowice
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Festiwal Biegowy Jurarun
JuraRun is an autumn trail-running event in the Krakow-Częstochowa Jura, featuring a short 5 km race and a 104 km ultra on the same programme. The weekend is designed for trail runners, ultra runners, and individuals seeking an active trip rather than a single road race. Organizers offer nine sports competitions in total, including seven trail distances from 5 km to 104 km, accommodating both first-time off-road runners and those pursuing long mountain efforts.
The routes traverse Jura forests, pass limestone rocks, and wind around castle areas, with genuine climbing even on the shorter races: the 5 km has approximately 180 m of elevation gain, the night 10 km has 238 m, and the 23 km race has 515 m. The ultra options extend to about 42 km, 81 km, and 104 km, with time limits ranging from 8.5 to 21.5 hours and ITRA points awarded for the longer distances. All races contribute to the ALE Mountain Running League, and the 42 km race holds an S category within it. A unique option is the “na raty” format, allowing ambitious runners to combine a night race with a daytime distance instead of participating in just one event.
Silesia Marathon Chorzow
The Silesia Marathon is a full road marathon within the Silesian metropolitan area, with Chorzów and the Silesian Stadium central to recent events. The Chorzów-based Silesia Marathon Foundation organizes it, supported by the Silesian Voivodeship marshal’s office and partner cities Katowice, Mysłowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, and Chorzów. The race takes place in autumn, employs wave starts, and causes the typical city-marathon disruptions: closed streets, modified tram and bus stops, and traffic restrictions near the stadium and along the course.
The course has evolved, but its character is regional, not tied to one city. An earlier route traversed from Katowice through Siemianowice Śląskie and Mysłowice before concluding in central Katowice. Recent editions have started and finished at the Silesian Stadium. Participants are assigned to start zones before the race begins, and organizers provide specific details on transport alterations to help people navigate road closures. The marathon has been ranked second in Poland’s “Golden Races” for large marathons, with judges noting its atmosphere and organization.
Silesia 10k
Silesia 10K is a fast 10 km race in Chorzów, held during the Silesia Marathon weekend in October. It offers runners a shorter option alongside the main Silesian race program, which includes the marathon, half marathon, and 50 km ultramarathon. This event is part of the largest running event in Silesia, organized by the Silesia Marathon Foundation with regional and city partners.
The 10K route goes through Park Śląski and adjacent roads, featuring a flat profile conducive to fast times. This makes it suitable for runners aiming for a personal best and for those seeking a straightforward assessment of current fitness. The broader marathon event attracts thousands of participants from Poland and internationally, begins and ends at the Silesian Stadium, and directs its longer courses through Katowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, Mysłowice, and Chorzów.
Silesia Marathon
Silesia Marathon concludes on the track within the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, providing a stadium finish distinct from a typical street ending. This event is Silesia’s largest running competition, centered in Katowice and the surrounding region. It takes place in autumn, offering distances from 5 km to 10 km, half marathon, marathon, and ultramarathon. The marathon and half marathon courses are certified by the IAAF and the Polish Athletics Association, while the ultramarathon route holds PZLA certification. Participants begin in time-based start zones, and pacemakers are available for the marathon to assist runners in maintaining their planned pace.
The courses traverse city streets, notable urban landmarks, and the area’s industrial landscape before guiding runners into the Silesian Stadium for the finish. The participant field tends to be experienced; only 12% of surveyed runners were first-timers, with over 39% identifying as regular road racers. The most common age brackets are 31-40 and 41-50, each comprising 35% of participants, and women represent 21% of the field. The event has developed over 15 years. Survey data indicates a swift and well-regarded race, with 65% of marathon and half marathon respondents achieving personal bests and an overall participant satisfaction rating of 9.1 out of 10.
Silesia Maraton Katowice
Silesia Marathon is a running event in Silesia featuring a marathon, a half marathon, and an ultramarathon. The next edition is noted as the 18th, though the organizers have not yet confirmed the specific race date.
The marathon route has not been officially published. The event site displays the previous course as a reference. Participants can register for the marathon, half marathon, or ultramarathon via the form on the event website.
Silesia Ultramarathon
The Silesia Ultramarathon is a 50 km road race through cities in Poland’s Silesian region, starting early in October. It is organized by the Silesia Marathon Foundation in Chorzów, with its office at Stadion Śląski, and receives support from the Marshal’s Office of the Silesian Voivodeship. Katowice, Mysłowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, and Chorzów are partner cities, making this a regional city-to-city ultra, not a mountain or trail race.
The route follows urban streets with controlled car traffic, and the distance is certified by PZLA and World Athletics. Runners will find aid stations approximately every 5 km, with additional water points between them. This is important on a 50 km road course where pacing and consistent fueling are key challenges. Entrants must be adults, confirm their fitness to run, and adhere to instructions from police, municipal guards, and course staff.
Leśny Półmaraton 70-Tka Tediego
Leśny Półmaraton 70-tka Tediego is a small forest half marathon in Walidrogi, in Poland’s Opolskie region. The race is 21.1 km on forest paths, with a field capped at just 70 runners and electronic timing for official results.
The low entry limit makes it a local, compact race rather than a crowded mass event. Finishers receive a commemorative medal, and the race is put together by the Tarnów Opolski municipal office, the Tarnów running group “Leśna Draka,” the From Dusk Till Dawn Foundation, and several local partners.
Emil Zatopek Ostrava Golden Marathon
Perla Paprocan
Perła Paprocan is a flexible running event in Tychy, Poland, centered on a 7 km loop of Lake Paprocany. Participants don't need to select a distance beforehand; they can finish after one lap or continue adding laps, with the marathon distance offered for those completing six loops. This format resembles a communal long training run more than a set-distance road race.
The course follows the marked loop around the lake, ensuring every runner experiences the same path rhythm regardless of their total distance. Individual plans can adapt during the run based on fitness, mood, and weather, which is integral to the event's design. The organizers prioritize camaraderie and atmosphere over competition, and all finishers get a commemorative medal. The event also accommodates Nordic walking, and the finish line remains open until the final participant crosses it.
Perles de Paprocan
Perles de Paprocan is a running event around Lake Paprocany in Tychy, in Poland's Silesia region. The race uses a 7 km loop, and runners can stop after one lap or continue adding laps up to the marathon distance. The main run starts in the morning, with a Nordic walking start shortly after, so the day is designed for more than one kind of participant.
The unusual part is that runners do not have to declare their distance before starting. They can change their plan during the race depending on how they feel, the weather, or how much they want to run that day, which makes it feel closer to a supported group training run than a strict race. The organizers describe the event as active leisure rather than pure competition, with atmosphere and runner company placed ahead of results. Everyone who finishes receives a commemorative medal, and the finish stays open until the last participant is done.
Korona Śląskich Półmaratonów
The Korona Śląskich Półmaratonów is a series of six half marathons held across the Silesian Voivodeship from March to October. The first race opens the series, and the rest carry runners through different parts of the region over the warmer months.
Thousands of runners participate in the events, making it a regional challenge for regular amateurs as much as a set of standalone races. The main goal is the Crown trophy: runners earn it by finishing four required half-marathon distances within the series.
Maraton Odrzanski
Półmaraton Odrzański is an autumn road running event in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland. The official race distance is the half marathon, 21.097 km, with the program also covering distances near the half marathon and marathon.
The available race information is practical rather than detailed: registration is open, the entry price is yet to be announced, and training plans are provided for runners preparing for the distance. No course map, relay details, license rules, or route landmarks are included in the source material.
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About Marathon races in Katowice
Katowice Training Notes
Katowice hosts 27 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Kościuszko Park, Leśny Park, Trzy Stawy, Park Śląski, Panewnicki Forest, and the Rybaczowki area. Kościuszko Park hosts Katowice parkrun, so it works for honest 5K effort or easy Z2 laps. Panewniki gives lots of wide paths with well-compacted surfaces, so even on a rainy day there is no mud. Las Murckowski is a great thing when you want cross-country rhythm. Katowice - Local Run Club gives the group option, with Franek Olejnik around the scene. Polmaraton Gestwinami Murckowskimi Sztafeta, Silesian Cross Marathon, Silesia Ultramarathon, Mocna Piatka, and Bieg Niepodleglosci im Dziewieciu z Wujka anchor the calendar.
Locals ride Silesian Park for relaxed base miles, then point south when the legs need a bigger effort. The route runs 9 km and gains 380 m, so it suits steady road work without leaving the local rhythm. One route covers 5 km and climbs 187 m, while Gliwicykl #64 - Rododendrony stretches to about 90 km and gains 582 m. Murckowski Rajd Rowerowy is the easy anchor name. GKS Katowice, AZS AWF Katowice, AZS US Katowice, HKS Szopienice, and Rozwój Katowice sit in the wider club mix. The Silesian Beskids hold the real climbs for gran fondo legs, cyclocross strength, and long Z2 days.
Katowice sits in the Silesian Highlands at a median elevation of 270 m, so even ordinary loops have a little bite. Spring brings 1°C, and locals use that stretch for intervals, longer evenings, and steady rides toward Tychy or Murcki. Summer runners stay in Kościuszko Park, Trzy Stawy, Panewniki, and Park Śląski when they want shade and clean footing. Winter drops to 5°C and turns both sports more honest. Runners get the pleasant crunch of feet on snow, while riders shift toward careful Z2, shorter road loops, and forest paths when the ice in patches really does not help.