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For a last couple of years at the terrain of Opolskie Voivodeship we observe the growth of popularity of running activities and events which year by year attract more and more lovers of sports and activities.

There run children, youth and adults but in the view of the challenge of the track they are equal.

We can see the love to running every day, passed by the runners in the streets, parks as well in green sites of the region. It is a outstanding way of discovering natural beauty and nature in the terrain.

The inhabitants of the Opolskie Region run eagerly and in big numbers join organization of sport events aiming in covering a distance together, establishing new contacts, positive rivalry and promotion of healthy lifestyle.

It is already today that we would like to invite you to take part in the runs at the terrain of Opolskie Voivodeship. You have a great variety of offer to choose, both as far as the distance, the season of the year or level of difficulty or location is concerned.
Among over 80 events of running character we would like to mention some of them to encourage you to take part in them:

Maraton Opolski (Opole Marathon) – the biggest in the region event of that type, during which apart from marathon there are many other runs at various distances that is half marathon, 10 kilometres run and relay race of the companies. In year 2018 there was 8th edition of the marathon which is accompanied by many sport events addressed to children and youth. Due to many accompanying activities that every year event turned into a few days regional sport festival!
DATE: the beginning of May

Bieg Opolski (Opole Run) is an event organized since 2003 by the Opole lovers of running for everybody who likes this form of spending free time. The history of organizing the runs dates to the end of 90ties. The first runs at the distance of 10 km were organized to commemorate the flood in Opole that took place in 1997 and the track was along the Odra River. During the event there are runs at various distances for various age groups and nordic walking amateurs. The organizers also put special stress on social aspect of the event allowing on the collection for people in need. Also the whole income from the enrolment payment are devoted to the charity.
DATE: alway the first Saturday of July.

Maraton Odrzański (The Odra River Marathon) that is returning to the calendar of events in Opole Region. The route of the marathon runs through the green lands of the downtown of Kędzierzyn-Koźle to Zakłady Azotowe /Nitrogen Company/. The runners have four loops to cover.
DATE: end of October / in 2018 it is Sunday, 28th of October, time: 9:00

Cross Ozimski (Ozimek Cross) – PagóRace. An interesting cross-country run taking place every year in the middle of April. Beautiful through forest route , wonderful atmosphere and attractive start package.

Krapkowicki Bieg Uliczny (Krapkowice Street Run). Extremely popular, liked and with long tradition . Always attracts many lovers of running sport. 10 km to cover. In the program there are also relay rally of the Companies and Nordic Walking. Fixed date of the run is the 1st of May.

Ogólnopolski ekstremalny rajd pieszy "Setka z HAKiem" (All-Polish extreme pedestrian rally „Setka z HAKiem”. Excellent offer for the lovers of longer distances. The task of the participant is to run/walk 100 km within maximum 24 hours. Wonderful atmosphere and picturesque route are the tradition!

These are merely several possibilities out of the great variety of offers for Opole runs. More detailed calendar you may find on the website: https://www.maratonypolskie.pl in the link „kalendarz biegów”.

Take a run in Opole Region – here you are always welcome!