Opole · Poland
5K races near Opole
18 races in 2026
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Upcoming 5K races near Opole
This week 3
4JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Załęcze Ultra Run
Kamion · 78 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Bieg na Jawornik 5 Km i 10 Km
Złoty Stok · 79 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Prudnicki Bieg Górski
Prudnik · 46 km away
JUL 3
17JUL
Run · road · 5K
Leśna Eko Piątka
Piekary Śląskie · 79 km away
17JUL
Run · road · 5K
PKO Piekarski Semi-marathon
Piekary Śląskie · 78 km away
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26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Bieg Sołecki Lubomia
Lubomia · 77 km away
AUG 2
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Czastarska Piątka
Bagatelka · 75 km away
29AUG
Run · trail · 5K
Cross - Mol
Bytom · 73 km away
SEP 10
1SEP
Run · road · 5K
Barbórka Run
Rybnik · 77 km away
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
V Nocny Mikolajkowy Bieg Nyski
Nysa · 47 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Nocny Bieg Uliczny
Czerwionka-Leszczyny · 78 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Głuchołaski Bieg Górski
Głuchołazy · 56 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Bieg charytatywny Cztery Pory Roku - Oława
Oława · 54 km away
26SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Course de Branice
Branice · 70 km away
26SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Cross Doliny Małej Panwi – W Pogoni za Bobrem
Zawadzkie · 40 km away
27SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Kamien Extreme
Rybnik · 78 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
Zabrzański Bieg Dla Serca
Zabrze · 73 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
Wroclawska Dycha Jesien
Wrocław · 77 km away
Opole · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Opole
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Bieg Uniwersytetu Medycznego 2025
The Medical University Run in Wrocław is a 10 km road race connected to the city’s medical university community, held in autumn. It ranks among Lower Silesia’s larger running events, emphasizing health: organizers promote physical activity as a practical response to lifestyle diseases, while ensuring the day is social and accessible.
The course begins at the Medical Simulation Center on Chałubińskiego Street, crosses Szczytnicki Bridge, proceeds towards the Olympic Stadium, and circles Zalesie on a route certified by the Polish Athletics Association. Experienced runners, younger participants, and the “wskersi” — children with disabilities running with guardians — start together. The race commenced in 2015, with one edition canceled because of the pandemic, and is organized by the Biegaj dla Zdrowia Foundation.
PKO Semi-marathon de Gliwice
The PKO Semi-marathon de Gliwice begins near PreZero Arena Gliwice, with the half-marathon runners starting at 10:00 AM. This autumn event centers on the 21.0975 km half marathon, while 10 km and 5 km races commence fifteen minutes later.
The schedule also features Nordic walking for the shorter distances, ensuring the day caters to more than just those pursuing the full half-marathon. A children’s race takes place near PreZero Arena the preceding day, and this marks the event’s ninth edition.
XI Gliwicka Dycha
The XI Gliwicka Dycha is a 10 km race held in Gliwice, Poland. It is part of the XI PKO Gliwice Half Marathon event and is organized by Fundacja Bieg Rzeźnika. The participation was substantial for a local 10K, with 675 runners registered, 602 starting, and 600 completing the race, with only two not finishing.
The race's timing system provides a detailed view of the competition. Timing points are located at 3.9 km, 5 km, 5.5 km, and the finish line, allowing runners to be tracked throughout the course, not just at the halfway mark and the end. The results distinguish between women, men, Gliwice residents, and age categories from K-20 and M-20 up to K-60 and M-60. Most classifications are based on net time, but the top 60 open places are determined by gross time.
VIII Bieg Sycowska Pogon
Sycowska Pogoń is an annual autumn running event held in Syców, beginning in the city-center park. The primary races offer straightforward, accessible road distances: 5 km and 10 km. The event also caters to younger participants with the Bieg Małych Asów, a race specifically for children.
The event begins in the morning with children in colorful T-shirts lining up before the adult races commence. The announcer calls “Ready?” and the crowd responds “YES!!!”, a brief exchange that imbues the event with its local character. Families, friends, neighbors, club runners, casual runners, and running enthusiasts from throughout Poland gather for the same race day.
Niepodlegla Jura Run
The Niepodległa Jura Run is a street race in Krasiejów, within the Ozimek municipality of Opole Voivodeship, taking place near Poland’s Independence Day. The primary race covers just under 11 km, and with children’s races included, it serves as a local running event for families and adults aiming for a timed result.
The start and race headquarters are located at the Science and Entertainment Park on ul. 1 Maja. The main route is not officially certified; runners navigate using white-and-red tape and arrows, with a single checkpoint along the course. Stowarzyszenie ULTRA is the organizing body, and the event provides electronic timing, a starter pack, finisher medals, and a meal at the finish.
Otmuchowski Bieg Niepodległości
The Otmuchowski Bieg Niepodległości is a 5 km and 10 km running event in Otmuchów, Poland, held on Poland’s Independence Day as part of local celebrations. Its full name, “Jestem patriotą, biegam nie piję” — “I’m a patriot, I run, I don’t drink” — conveys a clear community message: mark the national holiday with sport rather than alcohol. The field is modest, with over 100 runners, giving it the feel of a local gathering rather than a crowded big-city race.
Bieg Młodego Patrioty
Bieg Młodego Patrioty is a short race for children and youth in Gliwice, held as part of Poland’s National Independence Day events. It begins in Chopin Park at 10:00 AM, intended as a symbolic run rather than a long or competitive road race. Any child or young person may participate; the organizers do not require advance registration.
The course covers short distances, suitable for the family-holiday atmosphere and accessible to younger runners. Participants are encouraged to wear white and red. The event has attracted nearly 300 children. All participants receive a commemorative medal and a souvenir race number, making the day feel more like a shared patriotic observance than a results-focused competition.
Bieg Tarnowski Lesna Draka
Leśna Draka is a 10 km race in Tarnów Opolski, a village in southern Poland near Opole. The start and finish are at Józef Zwierzyna Stadium. Held in November, it is intended for general running enthusiasts, not exclusively fast club athletes. This ninth edition competes for the Cup of the Mayor of Gmina Tarnów Opolski, highlighting the local community aspect.
The course leads participants through the Tarnów forests, integral to the event's identity and origin. The race developed from local running interest and the surrounding woodland, with early support from Gmina Tarnów Opolski and the Opole Forest District. The Tarnów Running Group “Leśna Draka” assists with the event. After finishing, the Rural Housewives’ Club provides kołocz and a hot meal.
Bieg Malinowy Mikołaj
Bieg Malinowy Mikołaj is a short race held in early December in Opole, taking place at Lake Malina near the Malina bathing area on Olimpijska Street. The distance is 4.74 km, making it more of a quick local run than a long trail event. The route follows paths around the lake instead of a typical city-centre loop.
The course consists of two laps around Lake Malina, with natural terrain favoring runners who prefer park and lakeside paths over pavement. The participant limit is 250 people, and runners must be at least 16 years old. The Santa Claus theme provides the event with its Christmas atmosphere.
Jubileuszowy Bieg Sylwestrowy
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About 5K races in Opole
Opole Training Notes
Opole hosts 28 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Opole runners keep the scene small, local, and easy to join. The city centre sits by the Oder River, so weekday runs usually feel simple and flat. Locals use races as the anchor, because named city routes are not really the point here. Family Run Opole 2026, VIII Rodzinny Bieg Odblaskowy, Atlantis Bieg Opolski, Charytatywny Bieg Zonkilowa Piatka, and Test Bieg 5 Km give the calendar a steady rhythm. Odra Opole, Orlik Opole, Kolejarz Opole, Gwardia Opole, and Rodło Opole are the club names you hear around the local sports scene.
Opole riders get more route choice than runners. Bikemap lists 1,379 cycle routes around Opole, so locals can build Z2, intervals, gravel, or a weekend ustawka without overthinking it. Leśny Trening Opole - Zawada, Turawa Ring, trasa Rommela, Turawa UNI, and GraveLova Sroda_Bodzio - Zakurzony Trop all sit in the local vocabulary. Turawa UNI runs 6 km and climbs 580 m. Opole - Pyskowice and Opole - Chorzów add longer climbing days, while Gravelove Bory and Triathlon Opolski work as anchor events.
June and July are the good months here, and locals actually use them. Opole is one of the warmest cities in Poland, and Prószków near Opole holds the national all-time heat record, so summer sessions start with respect for heat. The Oder River and Malina Lake give the city a softer training feel when the pace drops. Winter changes the mood more than the map. Locals keep base miles, Z2 rides, and steady runs close to town, while cyclocross, gravel, and the harder MTB lines wait for the right day.