The long-awaited change of date has become a reality. Today, there are no more excuses, and each of you can participate in both of our iconic races – the half marathon and the marathon.
The 19th edition of the Silesia Half Marathon will take place on May 1st this year. The race will start and finish in the Katowice Strefa Kultury. The route will run entirely through the streets of Katowice, and detailed information will be published on the new, dedicated half marathon website:
May 1st is our next running celebration, inviting not only seasoned street runners but also entire running families and all outdoor activity enthusiasts. the Run of Heroes is a warmly received event in which everyone can participate. The 4th edition of the Run of Heroes is an opportunity to experience sports excitement but also a chance to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union. It was on May 1, 2004, that Poland joined the ranks of full-fledged EU members, along with Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary. Join us on the official race website: biegbohaterow.pl
Why capital of the Silesian Voivodeship, why Katowice?
Strefa Kultury is now an integral part of the Katowice landscape—a place that is hard to imagine without iconic buildings like the Silesian Museum, the International Congress Center, and the seat of the National Symphony Orchestra of Polish Radio (NOSPR). The oldest runners remember the times when a coal mine named “Katowice” operated in this place, and one of its remnants is the “Warsaw” shaft tower. Today, we witness an extraordinary transformation, supported by European funds.
Registration for the races begins on January 18 and lasts until April 20. It’s worth taking up the challenge today and marking May 1 on your running calendar.
In addition to the sporting excitement and satisfaction at the finish line, we guarantee every participant a commemorative T-shirt, which you will find in the starting package at no additional cost.
