Half Marathon races near Trzy Wzgórza

The Silesia Marathon is a full road marathon within the Silesian metropolitan area, with Chorzów and the Silesian Stadium central to recent events. The Chorzów-based Silesia Marathon Foundation organizes it, supported by the Silesian Voivodeship marshal’s office and partner cities Katowice, Mysłowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, and Chorzów. The race takes place in autumn, employs wave starts, and causes the typical city-marathon disruptions: closed streets, modified tram and bus stops, and traffic restrictions near the stadium and along the course. The course has evolved, but its character is regional, not tied to one city. An earlier route traversed from Katowice through Siemianowice Śląskie and Mysłowice before concluding in central Katowice. Recent editions have started and finished at the Silesian Stadium. Participants are assigned to start zones before the race begins, and organizers provide specific details on transport alterations to help people navigate road closures. The marathon has been ranked second in Poland’s “Golden Races” for large marathons, with judges noting its atmosphere and organization.

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.

Bieg Bohaterów is an evening 5K run in Park Śląski, beginning near the Superauto.pl Stadion Śląski gate and concluding on the track within the “Cauldron of Witches.” The course is certified, designed for a wide range of participants: families, friends, novices, children, and seasoned runners are welcome, without the expectation of it being an elite-only competition. The route follows park paths before entering the stadium for the finish, providing a short race with a notable conclusion. It serves as preparation for the Silesia Marathon, sharing the same start and finish location as the marathon weekend. Registration is available online at biegbohaterow.pl, with a discounted fee for children and individuals under 16.

Silesia 10K is a fast 10 km race in Chorzów, held during the Silesia Marathon weekend in October. It offers runners a shorter option alongside the main Silesian race program, which includes the marathon, half marathon, and 50 km ultramarathon. This event is part of the largest running event in Silesia, organized by the Silesia Marathon Foundation with regional and city partners. The 10K route goes through Park Śląski and adjacent roads, featuring a flat profile conducive to fast times. This makes it suitable for runners aiming for a personal best and for those seeking a straightforward assessment of current fitness. The broader marathon event attracts thousands of participants from Poland and internationally, begins and ends at the Silesian Stadium, and directs its longer courses through Katowice, Siemianowice Śląskie, Mysłowice, and Chorzów.

Silesia Marathon is a running event in Silesia featuring a marathon, a half marathon, and an ultramarathon. The next edition is noted as the 18th, though the organizers have not yet confirmed the specific race date. The marathon route has not been officially published. The event site displays the previous course as a reference. Participants can register for the marathon, half marathon, or ultramarathon via the form on the event website.

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.

The PKO Półmaraton Gliwicki is an autumn race in Gliwice centered on a half marathon, also featuring a 5 km run and a Nordic Walking event. The event hub is PreZero Arena Gliwice, with the race office located near entrance A and the finish area set up there. The half marathon begins at the Gliwice Radio Tower and concludes at PreZero Arena. Buses will transport runners from the arena area to the start. The course is a loop that impacts city center access; traffic within the Śródmieście loop can be reached from Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa during the event. Children's races are also part of the program, and their entries may close before race day.

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.

The Kobeřice Half Marathon is a public event held annually in Kobeřice, organized by the local athletics club affiliated with TJ Sokol Kobeřice. This race is part of a small local running calendar, alongside two other club events: the Winter Run in Kobeřice and the Kobeřice 20k. The club was established in the late 1980s under Hubert Jašek. Early coach-runners included Emil Kašný, Václav Měch, Jan Urbiš, Stanislav and Milan Halfar, Güntr Hanzlík, and Roman Jašek. Club members compete both within the Czech Republic and internationally. The half marathon has been featured in the Moravia and Silesia championship program. Notably, two club members, Emil Kašný and Jan Urbiš, earned FAIR-PLAY awards for life-saving actions, adding a significant human element to the race's history beyond mere athletic achievements.

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.

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.