10K races near Tczew

The XIII Biegi Przyjaźni Festiwal Zdrowia takes place in Skrzeszewo, with starts located near the Volunteer Fire Department on Pożarna Street. Participants can select a 10 km or 5 km race. Children and teenagers have dedicated races organized through the Małe Kaszuby Biegają initiative. The event features additional shorter runs for the youngest participants and others seeking a less demanding distance. This marks the thirteenth edition of the event, and all participants will receive a commemorative medal. The top runners are eligible for financial and material prizes, and a prize draw for participants is also part of the program.

Bieg Niepodległości Kaliska is an 11 km road race held in Kaliska, a village in Poland’s Kociewie region, on Poland’s Independence Day. The race starts at Zespół Szkół Publicznych w Kaliskach on Długa Street, with a 90-minute time limit for the main event. The event concludes the Kociewski Running Series, attracting participants from that local circuit along with those running for the holiday. Children’s races are held concurrently with the main 11 km, adding a family focus to the day.

The Gdańsk Independence Run takes runners through the port city of Gdańsk on Poland’s Baltic coast, with shipyard cranes and sea air as part of the setting. The event is linked to Independence Day and Gdańsk’s history of freedom, giving it the feel of a citywide event rather than just a road race. Its primary race is a flat, fast 10 km road run, and the program also offers a 10 km Independence March for walkers and Nordic walkers. The course combines port roads, cobblestones, Baltic wind, and views of the working shipyard area, providing the race with a distinct Gdańsk character. It is suitable for runners aiming for a personal best, while the walking event attracts those who prefer the same route at a more relaxed pace. Participants receive a commemorative medal, and notable post-race destinations include the European Solidarity Centre, Long Market, Neptune Fountain, and the Museum of the Second World War, all central to the city’s history. For those planning a longer excursion, Malbork Castle, the world’s largest brick fortress, is under an hour away; for a straightforward recovery, fresh fish and fries in the old town is a fitting local choice.