5K races near Lubartów

The Lubelski Bieg Niepodległości is a Lublin running event held on Polish Independence Day. The race begins in the city’s Saski Garden, with the national anthem starting the morning. It is structured as a school-and-family event rather than a typical road race. Primary school pupils compete in separate grade groups, followed by older students who start with parents and teachers. The entry limit is reached for each edition, and the organizer provides a set number of bibs, divided equally between the start groups. The race concludes the Lubelski Biegowa Triada Pamięci, a series focused on remembrance. This series also features the “Lublin July 1980” Solidarity Run and the Run of Memory of the Victims of Communism. NSZZ “Solidarność”, the “Solidarity of Family Movement” Foundation, and the Lublin branch of the Institute of National Remembrance organize the event under the slogan “Solidarity for an Independent Poland”. All participants receive a free package including a returnable bib and a collectible medal. Category winners are awarded prizes after their runs, and two surprise prizes are drawn from all participants at the conclusion.

Chęć na pięć is a 5 km race in Lublin, based on the straightforward appeal of the “five”: short enough for beginners, yet still competitive for those aiming for speed. It is part of the city’s running schedule, appearing with Nocna Piątka, a summer Night Five, offering local runners two opportunities at the same distance throughout the season. The course details are minimal, but the event lists the start at ul. Montażowa 16 in Lublin. Chęć na 5 has traditionally closed Lublin’s running season, drawing around 600 participants for a winter finish even in challenging weather. Both Chęć na pięć and Nocna Piątka contribute to the Grand Prix Lublin standings and the city’s race package, attracting casual participants, newcomers, club members, and those seeking points in the local series.

The 11th Charytatywny Bieg Mikołajkowy is a charity Santa Claus run through the streets of Świdnik. Runners transform the route into a costume parade featuring Santas, angels, elves, and characters from fairy tales and films. The race collects funds for children with serious medical needs, such as Jas, a 7-year-old local boy with cerebral palsy and other health issues, and Róża, a 2-year-old girl undergoing leukemia treatment. This marks the 11th year for the event, with a straightforward goal: participants run and donate to help fund ongoing medical treatment. Both families and company teams participate, making the day more about a community using a winter run to support specific children by name, rather than competitive racing.