Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Independence Run in Honor of the Nine from “Wujek”
Kattowitz, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km
City RunCulture & History+1
PLRunning Territory & Spot
Runs and races in the Silesian Upland
41 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 154 races in Silesian Upland with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events419 confirmed dates
Competitions154Races & courses
Distances5 - 550 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,050 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Commando Marathon
Lubliniec, Poland
November 28, 2026Date confirmed
42 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Barbórka Run
Rybnik, Poland
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
10 km
City RunMountain
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFitness Racing
HYROX Katowice
Kattowitz, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
8 km
RelaySnow
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
Polish Bike Tour - Warm-up
Gliwice, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
550 km500 km300 km250 km+2
MountainMulti-Day+3
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
Polish Bike Tour - Wrap-up Ride
Gliwice, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
550 km500 km300 km250 km+2
MountainMulti-Day+3
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Rogoźnik Runs
Rogoźnik, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
104 km43 km32 km11 km+1
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
PKO Gliwice Half Marathon
Gliwice, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
MountainKids & Youth Races+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Independence Run in Honor of the Nine from “Wujek” | Kattowitz, Silesia, PL | Road Running | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Commando Marathon | Lubliniec, Silesia, PL | Trail Running | 42 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Barbórka Run | Rybnik, Silesia, PL | Road Running | 10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | HYROX Katowice | Kattowitz, Silesian Voivodeship, PL | Fitness Racing | 8 km |
| Date to be announced | Polish Bike Tour - Warm-up | Gliwice, Silesia, PL | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 550 km500 km300 km250 km |
| Date to be announced | Polish Bike Tour - Wrap-up Ride | Gliwice, Silesian Voivodeship, PL | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 550 km500 km300 km250 km |
| Date to be announced | Rogoźnik Runs | Rogoźnik, Silesia, PL | Trail Running | 104 km43 km32 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | PKO Gliwice Half Marathon | Gliwice, Silesia, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Suszecki Running Festival | Suszec, Silesia, PL | Trail Running | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run & Bike Orlich Gniazd | Czenstochau, Silesia, PL | Road CyclingRoad Running | 190 km160 km100 km |
| Date to be announced | Road Race Psary | Psary, Silesia, PL | Road Cycling | 98.4 km73.8 km49.2 km |
| Date to be announced | Half Marathon Do You Feel Like It? | Cisie, Silesia, PL | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 32 km21 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Silesian Upland (Europe, Poland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 41 public events and 154 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Kattowitz, Lubliniec, Rybnik, and Gliwice. Notable events in the selection include Independence Run in Honor of the Nine from “Wujek”, Commando Marathon, and Barbórka Run.
Race distances span from 5 km to 550 km, reaching up to +6,050 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Silesian Upland 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 Silesian Upland?
RunningCompass currently lists 41 verified events with 154 individual races in Silesian Upland. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Independence Run in Honor of the Nine from “Wujek”, Commando Marathon, and Barbórka Run.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Silesian Upland?
Events in Silesian Upland focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 550 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Kattowitz, Lubliniec, Rybnik, and Gliwice.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Silesian Upland?
The most selective courses in Silesian Upland climb up to +6,050 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 Silesian Upland?
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.