Marathon races near Konstantynów Łódzki

Jesienny Festiwal Szakala is a two-day autumn running festival in Łódź, held on the last weekend of October in Łagiewniki Forest and the Łódź Upland Landscape Park. Runners can choose from several trail-style races: the Ultra Szakal of about 51-52 km, the Half Marathon Szakala around Łagiewniki Forest, a 7.8 km cross-country race, and a children’s race called Bieg Szakalątek. There is also the Szlem Szakala, a combined classification for runners who complete both the ultra and the half marathon. The routes use forest paths and dirt roads rather than city streets, with marked courses and track files available for navigation. The short cross race is aimed at runners who usually race 5 km but want a tougher off-road step, and its route goes over the hills and paths of Łagiewniki Forest. The festival is organized by Sports Club Szakale Bałut Łódź, and its identity is tied closely to local runners, autumn forest conditions, and the Łódź trail scene.

Szlem Szakala is a two-day running festival in Łódź’s Łagiewniki Forest, featuring a 52 km ultra, a half marathon, and a cross-country race. Participants can also compete in the combined Szlem classification, linking the events for a greater challenge. The ultra has a 150-participant cap and an 8-hour time limit, creating a compact forest race atmosphere rather than a large mass start. The routes consist mainly of forest paths and dirt roads, with some paved sections and stretches alongside public roads. The ultra begins near Parking Leśny in Las Tadziński and concludes at the Horse Trail Service Center on Wycieczkowa Street. Ribbons and organizer signs mark the course, with volunteers assisting at difficult navigation points, and track files are available for GPS devices. Ultra runners have access to two aid stations offering food and drinks. Mandatory items include weather-appropriate clothing, a pack or belt, at least 0.7 liters of fluids, an emergency blanket, a chipped bib, and a charged phone.