Grand Prix Krakowa w Biegach Górskich - Bieg Noworoczny

The Course du Nouvel An, part of the Grand Prix de Cracovie en Course de Montagne, takes place in Krakow, Poland, typically on the first or second Sunday in January. This is a mountain race, not a road run, designed to assess participants' fitness following the year-end holidays. Distances range from short children's and junior courses to longer options of 5 km, 11 km, and 23 km, accommodating young runners, those returning cautiously, and individuals seeking a demanding winter climb. The race is set in Krakow's Wolski Forest, with trails near the Krakow Zoo and Piłsudski Mound. January conditions often include snow and ice, presenting a challenge on the route's numerous uphill sections where footing and patience are as crucial as speed. The event carries a festive New Year atmosphere, and its theme of "New Year's reinforcement" is straightforward: it encourages runners to begin the year with brisk air, ascents, and a thorough test on forest trails.