Barbara Szlachetka Memorial - Jelcz Laskowice 2027

Are you looking for a race where sporting competition blends with an incredible, profound story and great emotions? 

The Barbara Szlachetka Memorial in Jelcz-Laskowice is an absolutely unique run, dedicated to the memory of one of Poland’s greatest ultrarunners 🏅! Barbara Szlachetka was an icon of long-distance running, entered into the Guinness Book of Records, who inspired thousands of people around the world with her unwavering attitude and her fight with a serious illness. This event is famous for its exceptionally warm, almost family-like atmosphere, and participants can choose from a variety of distances (including the marathon, half marathon, and accompanying races), set along picturesque forest and asphalt routes around Jelcz-Laskowice 🏁.

Once you proudly cross the finish line with a beautiful commemorative medal around your neck, the area will offer you great ideas for spending the rest of the weekend:

Family relaxation by the water: After the racing excitement, take a walk around the scenic Sports and Recreation Center by the pond in Jelcz 🌊. It’s a beautifully developed area with a sandy beach, playgrounds, and walking paths—an ideal place to relax in nature and let the kids go a little wild.

A romantic palace stroll for two: Take your other half to the area around the historic Neo-Gothic Palace in Jelcz-Laskowice (a former hunting lodge) 🏛️. The charming old park surrounding it, with monumental trees, is a perfect quiet spot for a lazy afternoon and an effortless walk-off of post-run soreness.

In the footsteps of an automotive legend: The town is inseparably associated with the iconic Polish Jelcz trucks and buses 🚛. While strolling around, it’s worth taking a look at the industrial architecture and technical heritage that still defines the region’s identity today.

A feast with a Lower Silesian kick: After such a big physical effort, you need to seriously recharge 🤔! Hop into a local restaurant for a traditional, hearty meal—order crispy Silesian dumplings with thick gravy and a roulade, homemade sour rye soup served in bread, or a huge portion of hand-made pierogi that will bring your strength back instantly.

Find the right motivation, be inspired by the spirit of the legendary ultrarunner, and show up at this special start … 🏁 Jelcz-Laskowice is waiting for your run with heart!