Half Marathon races near Stare Bielsko

The Silesian Cross Marathon is an autumn race in Katowice covering approximately 42 km. It is part of the Upper Silesian running circuit, connected to the Silesia Marathon, which includes Katowice, Mysłowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, and Chorzów as partner cities. The Silesia Marathon course travels from Katowice through Siemianowice Śląskie and Mysłowice before returning to central Katowice, offering a cross-city route instead of a single-park loop. The Silesia Marathon Foundation in Chorzów organizes the event, with assistance from the Marshal's Office of the Silesian Voivodeship. Starts are managed in zones and waves, and the marathon previously ranked second in a Polish comparison of large marathons, receiving commendation for its atmosphere and organization.

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.

The Semi-marathon du Loup is a forest cross-country race held in Wilcza, a village within the Pilchowice commune in southern Poland. It focuses on trails and trees, offering a small-field atmosphere as opposed to city streets, crowds, and traffic. The name translates to “Wolf Half Marathon,” and the race embraces this theme with a close, pack-like feel at the finish. The course winds through a forest setting, and participants are asked to treat the woods with respect, a characteristic element of the event. Finishers are awarded a unique medal, frequently featuring a wolf design. Following the race, participants can explore Wilcza and nearby Pilchowice, including the wooden Church of St. Nicholas, an eighteenth-century structure on the Wooden Architecture Route, and the palace in Pilchowice.

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.

Bieg Śladami Żubra is a December running event held in Pszczyna, a town in Silesia, southern Poland. The event offers distances from 6 km cross-country to 12 km, a half marathon, and a marathon, providing options for both short off-road runs and full long-distance challenges. The 6 km race is also the Silesian Voivodeship Cross Country Championships, adding a competitive element beyond the open races. The day includes a 1.8 km Costume Run and the Bieg Żubrzyka, or Little Bison Run, for children and teenagers with 200 m, 400 m, and 800 m options.