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Barbórka Run
Rybnik, Poland
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
10 km
City RunMountain
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Runs in the Polish mountains
107 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 696 races in Polish Mountains with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events10712 confirmed dates
Competitions696Races & courses
Distances3.7 - 350 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+14,230 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Perły Małopolski
Rabka-Zdrój, Poland
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
20 km14 km7.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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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: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Lower Silesian Mountain Running Festival
Ladek Zdroj, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
240 km170 km130 km110 km+6
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
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Piwniczna-Zdrój Running Festival
Piwniczna-Zdrój, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km60 km42 km23 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadNight Run+4
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Rzeźnik Run Festival
Cisna, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
175 km106 km95 km80 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Tatra Skymarathon
Witów, Poland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
120 km80 km54 km45 km+4
MountainKids & Youth Races+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Barbórka Run | Rybnik, Silesia, PL | Road Running | 10 km |
| 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 |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Lower Silesian Mountain Running Festival | Ladek Zdroj, Lower Silesia Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 240 km170 km130 km110 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 |
| Date to be announced | Beskidy Ultra - Trail | Szczyrk, Silesia, PL | Trail Running | 140 km100 km75 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Biegi Górskie Sanok | Sanok, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 270 km170 km100 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | 3xKopa Mountain Running Festival | Pokrzywna, Opole Voivodeship, PL | Trail Running | 100 km63 km42 km20 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Polish Mountains (Europe, Slovakia) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 107 public events and 696 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 Rybnik, Rabka-Zdrój, Neu Markt, and Dubiecko. Notable events in the selection include Barbórka Run, Perły Małopolski, and Turbacz Winter Trail.
Race distances span from 3.7 km to 350 km, reaching up to +14,230 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Polish Mountains 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 Polish Mountains?
RunningCompass currently lists 107 verified events with 696 individual races in Polish Mountains. 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 Barbórka Run, Perły Małopolski, and Turbacz Winter Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Polish Mountains?
Events in Polish Mountains focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 3.7 km entry-level races up to 350 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Rybnik, Rabka-Zdrój, Neu Markt, and Dubiecko.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Polish Mountains?
The most selective courses in Polish Mountains 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 Polish Mountains?
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.