5K races near Nowogard

RunFest Nowogard is a running festival held in Nowogard, West Pomeranian region, Poland. The start and finish are located on the green area at Plac Szarych Szeregów 6. The event offers adults a 10 km run, a 5 km run, and a 5 km Nordic walking event. Children and young runners have their own short races. Registration is online via maratonczykpomiarczasu.pl, with a total participant limit of 400 across all events. The course covers city streets and the area surrounding Lake Nowogardzkie. A 5 km loop forms the basis, with the 5 km events completing one lap and the 10 km race completing two. Children's races vary in length by age, from approximately 150 m for the youngest to about 1500 m for the oldest youth category. The organizer supplies electronic timing, a technical shirt in the starter pack, and a finisher's medal.

La Vengeance du Castor is a muddy trail race held in the Puszcza Piaskowa forest near Police, close to Szczecin. The name translates to “The Beaver’s Revenge,” a fitting title given the terrain. The route features beaver-shaped obstacles, fallen trees, streams, wet ground, and numerous uneven sections, making it feel more like a survival challenge than a simple road race. The course navigates the forest’s secluded ponds, modest hills, natural obstacles, and muddy stretches that challenge balance and pace equally. It is designed for participants who appreciate nature, accept soiled footwear, and value the overall experience alongside their finish time. Post-race, participants convene at the finish line for hot cauldron soup and anecdotes about lost shoes in the mud. Those with remaining energy can venture into nearby Szczecin for a local pasztecik szczecinski or a frytburger.

The Łobeski Terenowy Bieg Wilka is a trail race held in Łobez each October. Adult participants can choose between 5 km and 10 km distances. This event is organized by the Municipal Office in Łobez and LŁKB “Trucht” Łobez. The adult entry fee begins at 60 PLN. The event also offers free children’s races, catering to both regular runners and families with younger participants. The race is now in its sixth edition. The course can become challenging in adverse weather conditions. One past event saw morning rain transform the route into a demanding test of endurance and navigating mud, proving difficult even for seasoned runners. Children compete in the Bieg Wilczka, or Little Wolf Run, with distances of 200 m, 600 m, and 1200 m, adding a distinct family focus to the day alongside the adult races.

The Course de l'Indépendance à Police is a running race in Borzytuchom that takes place on Polish Independence Day. It commemorates Poland's independence anniversary and offers local and visiting runners a community-focused race, distinct from a purely competitive event. Approximately one thousand runners participated, drawing individuals from various regions of Poland and different age brackets. The Talex Borysław Borzytuchom club organizes the race, with Talex serving as its gold sponsor since its inception. The event's core principles are promoting physical activity and maintaining a visible connection to patriotism through sports.