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Kraków Independence Run
Kraków, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km1.92 km
City RunCulture & History
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Running Calendar Races in Kraków County: Local Races & Courses
20 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 85 races in Races in Kraków County with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events2012 confirmed dates
Competitions85Races & courses
Distances1 - 50 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,900 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Krakow Grand Prix in Mountain Running - Santa Run
Kraków, Poland
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
23 km11 km5 km3.7 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Grand Prix of Krakow in Mountain Running - New Year's Run
Kraków, Poland
January 10, 2027Date confirmed
23 km11 km5 km3.7 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: NPS Photo · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Krakow Mountain Running Grand Prix - Carnival Run
Kraków, Poland
February 7, 2027Date confirmed
23 km11 km5 km3.7 km+1
High AltitudeKids & Youth Races+5
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Krakow Valentine's Run
Kraków, Poland
February 14, 2027Date confirmed
5 km
FestiveCity Run+1
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Krakow Grand Prix in Mountain Running - Grand Finale
Kraków, Poland
March 7, 2027Date confirmed
23 km11 km5 km3.7 km+1
High AltitudeSnow+4
Photo: Piotr Drabik from Poland · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Krakow Marathon
Kraków, Poland
April 17, 2027 to April 18, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km4.2 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsObstacle Course Racing
Runmageddon Krakow
Kraków, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12 km6 km3 km2 km
Nature & Off-RoadFestive+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Kraków Independence Run | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Road Running | 10 km1.92 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Krakow Grand Prix in Mountain Running - Santa Run | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 23 km11 km5 km3.7 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2027 | Grand Prix of Krakow in Mountain Running - New Year's Run | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 23 km11 km5 km3.7 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 | Krakow Mountain Running Grand Prix - Carnival Run | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 23 km11 km5 km3.7 km |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Krakow Valentine's Run | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Road Running | 5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | Krakow Grand Prix in Mountain Running - Grand Finale | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 23 km11 km5 km3.7 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027 | Krakow Marathon | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 42.2 km10 km4.2 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Runmageddon Krakow | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Obstacle Course Racing | 12 km6 km3 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Smok Ultra Race | Będkowice, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 50 km30 km21 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Krakow Grand Prix in Mountain Running - Grand Opening | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 23 km11 km5 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Krakow Grand Prix Night Run | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 23.2 km11.6 km5.7 km3.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Commando Race | Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Obstacle Course Racing | 11 km7 km3 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The administrative area of Races in Kraków County (Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Kraków County, Poland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 20 public events and 85 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Kraków and Będkowice. Notable events in the selection include Kraków Independence Run, Krakow Grand Prix in Mountain Running - Santa Run, and Grand Prix of Krakow in Mountain Running - New Year's Run.
Race distances span from 1 km to 50 km, reaching up to +1,900 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Kraków County includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Kraków County?
RunningCompass currently lists 20 verified events with 85 individual races in Races in Kraków County. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Kraków Independence Run, Krakow Grand Prix in Mountain Running - Santa Run, and Grand Prix of Krakow in Mountain Running - New Year's Run.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Kraków County?
Events in Races in Kraków County focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 50 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Kraków and Będkowice.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Kraków County?
The most selective courses in Races in Kraków County climb up to +1,900 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Kraków County?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.