Silesia Marathon 2026

Silesia Marathon concludes on the track within the Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, providing a stadium finish distinct from a typical street ending. This event is Silesia’s largest running competition, centered in Katowice and the surrounding region. It takes place in autumn, offering distances from 5 km to 10 km, half marathon, marathon, and ultramarathon. The marathon and half marathon courses are certified by the IAAF and the Polish Athletics Association, while the ultramarathon route holds PZLA certification. Participants begin in time-based start zones, and pacemakers are available for the marathon to assist runners in maintaining their planned pace. The courses traverse city streets, notable urban landmarks, and the area’s industrial landscape before guiding runners into the Silesian Stadium for the finish. The participant field tends to be experienced; only 12% of surveyed runners were first-timers, with over 39% identifying as regular road racers. The most common age brackets are 31-40 and 41-50, each comprising 35% of participants, and women represent 21% of the field. The event has developed over 15 years. Survey data indicates a swift and well-regarded race, with 65% of marathon and half marathon respondents achieving personal bests and an overall participant satisfaction rating of 9.1 out of 10.