Silesia Marathon

The Silesia Marathon is one of Poland’s premier road running events and the largest marathon held in the historic Silesia region. Organized by the Silesia Marathon Foundation, the race has grown into an internationally recognized festival that attracts thousands of runners from across Europe and beyond. Rather than remaining within a single municipality, the marathon showcases the unique character of the Upper Silesian metropolitan area, guiding participants through several interconnected cities before culminating with one of the race’s signature highlights—a memorable finish inside the iconic Silesian Stadium.

Held in and around Katowice, Poland, the event celebrates both sport and the industrial heritage of one of Central Europe’s most fascinating urban regions. The course combines broad city boulevards, neighborhood streets, public parks, and modern metropolitan infrastructure, providing runners with a constantly changing backdrop while remaining predominantly fast and runnable. Early October typically brings cool autumn temperatures that are well suited to marathon racing, making the Silesia Marathon an attractive destination for runners chasing personal bests as well as those looking to experience a unique European race.