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Perły Małopolski
Rabka-Zdrój, Poland
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
20 km14 km7.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
SKRunning Territory & Spot
Runs and races in the Carpathians
106 verified events (21 confirmed dates) and 627 races in Carpathians with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events10621 confirmed dates
Competitions627Races & courses
Distances0.8 - 350 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+14,230 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Turbacz Winter Trail
Neu Markt, Poland
February 13, 2027 to February 14, 2027Date confirmed
48 km22 km12 km6.3 km
SnowNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Spirit of the Foothills
Dubiecko, Poland
March 17, 2027 to March 20, 2027Date confirmed
350 km112 km60 km30 km+1
MountainMulti-Day+1
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningSpartan Race Series
Kojšovská Hoľa Spartan Trail
Kojšov, Slovakia
April 3, 2027Date confirmed
50 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunRelay+1
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Mátrabérc Trail
Sirok, Hungary
April 17, 2027Date confirmed
55.9 km27 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Košice Peace Marathon
Košice, Slovakia
October 3, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km20 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail RunningWorld Athletics Label
Brasov International 10K tRUNsylvania
Brașov, Romania
Date to be announcedDate TBA
25 km22 km15 km12 km+5
City RunCulture & History+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Perły Małopolski | Rabka-Zdrój, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 20 km14 km7.5 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 14, 2027 | Turbacz Winter Trail | Neu Markt, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 48 km22 km12 km6.3 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2027 - Mar 20, 2027 | Spirit of the Foothills | Dubiecko, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 350 km112 km60 km30 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 | Kojšovská Hoľa Spartan Trail | Kojšov, Košice Region, SK | Trail Running | 50 km10 km |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon | Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, RO | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Mátrabérc Trail | Sirok, HU | Trail Running | 55.9 km27 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2027 | Košice Peace Marathon | Košice, Košice Region, SK | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km20 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Brasov International 10K tRUNsylvania | Brașov, Brașov County, RO | Road RunningTrail Running | 25 km22 km15 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Piwniczna-Zdrój Running Festival | Piwniczna-Zdrój, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail RunningRoad Running | 100 km60 km42 km23 km |
| Date to be announced | Rzeźnik Run Festival | Cisna, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, PL | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 175 km106 km95 km80 km |
| Date to be announced | Tatra Skymarathon | Witów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 120 km80 km54 km45 km |
| Date to be announced | Gorce Ultra Trail | Ochotnica Dolna, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 163 km99.3 km67.5 km48.8 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Carpathians (Europe, Slovakia) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 106 public events and 627 individual races, including 21 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Rabka-Zdrój, Neu Markt, Dubiecko, and Kojšov. Notable events in the selection include Perły Małopolski, Turbacz Winter Trail, and Spirit of the Foothills.
Race distances span from 0.8 km to 350 km, reaching up to +14,230 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Carpathians 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 Carpathians?
RunningCompass currently lists 106 verified events with 627 individual races in Carpathians. A total of 21 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Perły Małopolski, Turbacz Winter Trail, and Spirit of the Foothills.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Carpathians?
Events in Carpathians focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.8 km entry-level races up to 350 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Rabka-Zdrój, Neu Markt, Dubiecko, and Kojšov.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Carpathians?
The most selective courses in Carpathians climb up to +14,230 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 Carpathians?
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.