Jesienny Festiwal Szakala 2026

Jesienny Festiwal Szakala is a two-day autumn running festival in Łódź, held on the last weekend of October in Łagiewniki Forest and the Łódź Upland Landscape Park. Runners can choose from several trail-style races: the Ultra Szakal of about 51-52 km, the Half Marathon Szakala around Łagiewniki Forest, a 7.8 km cross-country race, and a children’s race called Bieg Szakalątek. There is also the Szlem Szakala, a combined classification for runners who complete both the ultra and the half marathon. The routes use forest paths and dirt roads rather than city streets, with marked courses and track files available for navigation. The short cross race is aimed at runners who usually race 5 km but want a tougher off-road step, and its route goes over the hills and paths of Łagiewniki Forest. The festival is organized by Sports Club Szakale Bałut Łódź, and its identity is tied closely to local runners, autumn forest conditions, and the Łódź trail scene.