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Olsztyn Independence Run
Olsztyn, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Nordic Walking · 377 Events · 1,539 Races
Nordic Walking
377 verified events with 1,539 individual races (36 confirmed dates) complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events37736 confirmed dates
Competitions1,539Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 100 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,600 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Gdynia Independence Run
Gdynia, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km1.92 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Independence Run in Police
Police, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCulture & History
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Gdańsk Independence Run
Gdańsk, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Ostrowiec Independence Run
Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+1
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Independence Race in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune
Beaune, France
November 13, 2026 to November 14, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km+2
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain BikingTrail Running
La Raisin d'Or
Sauternes, France
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
100 km80 km60 km50 km+7
Nature & Off-RoadVineyards+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Olsztyn Independence Run | Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Gdynia Independence Run | Gdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km1.92 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Independence Run in Police | Police, West Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Gdańsk Independence Run | Gdańsk, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Ostrowiec Independence Run | Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Independence Race in Warsaw | Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026 | Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins des Hospices de Beaune | Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR | Road RunningNordic Walking | 21.1 km10.4 km10 km8 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | La Raisin d'Or | Sauternes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Mountain BikingTrail Running | 100 km80 km60 km50 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | New Run I Edycja | Ostrów Wielkopolski, Greater Poland Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km3 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Bieg Herosa November | Klucze, Lower Silesia Voivodeship, PL | Obstacle Course RacingTrail Running | 7 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Roc'n Trail | Comigne, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 15 km10 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Street Run for the Miner's Lamp | Konin, Greater Poland Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km4 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Dynamic pole-assisted walking on park, forest, and trail courses offering low-impact full-body endurance. Nordic walking events provide dedicated starts and signposted loops between 5 km and half-marathon distance across scenic regions. In this Nordic Walking directory, RunningCompass curates 377 events comprising 1,539 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 100 km and elevation gains up to +2,600 m. Key host locations include Olsztyn, Gdynia, Police, Gdańsk. Notable events in this selection include Olsztyn Independence Run, Gdynia Independence Run, Independence Run in Police.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Nordic Walking?
This overview currently includes 377 verified events featuring 1,539 individual races. Of these, 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 341 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Nordic Walking?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 km to 100 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +2,600 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Nordic Walking, Road Running, Trail Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Nordic Walking?
Top host locations include Olsztyn, Gdynia, Police, Gdańsk, Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. Representative events in the catalog include Olsztyn Independence Run, Gdynia Independence Run, Independence Run in Police, Gdańsk Independence Run. Dynamic pole-assisted walking on park, forest, and trail courses offering low-impact full-body endurance.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Nordic Walking?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 1,539 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.