Busko Half Marathon 2026

Looking for a unique start in one of the sunniest spa resorts in Poland? The Busko Half Marathon in Busko-Zdrój (Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship) is the perfect blend of sporting competition and a weekend getaway for health and beauty.

The route of this classic distance (21.097 km) runs through the picturesque, green avenues of the impressive Spa Park, modern spa zones, and quiet suburban roads of the Ponidzie region. The course profile is relatively flat and conducive to chasing strong results, and the clean, distinctive microclimate air makes running here exceptionally pleasant. You can easily get to Busko-Zdrój by car, including from Kielce, Kraków, Tarnów, or Rzeszów 🚗.

After crossing the finish line and picking up your commemorative medal, Busko-Zdrój and the surrounding area offer absolutely brilliant conditions for recovery and relaxation:

Inhalations at the Brine Graduation Tower: This is an absolute must after the run! The Busko graduation tower is one of the most modern and largest structures of its kind in Poland. A walk around it (or going up to the viewing terrace) will give your tired respiratory tract a superb brine inhalation full of iodine and bromine 🌊.

A walk through the Spa Park and the Marconi Sanatorium: This majestic 19th-century park delights with its old-growth trees and the classical architecture of the historic Spa House (Marconi). It’s worth going inside to try the famous Busko medicinal and mineral waters, which have been getting spa guests and athletes back on their feet for years 🏛️.

The extraordinary “Pine on Stilts” in Wełecz: Just a few minutes’ drive from Busko is a unique natural monument. It’s a Scots pine with an almost completely exposed root system. The tree looks as if it’s standing on several-metre-high stilts—an ideal and very photogenic spot for a commemorative photo with your hard-earned medal 🌲.

Świętokrzyskie flavours for recovery: After burning thousands of calories, it’s time for a solid meal. Local restaurants will treat you to traditional Świętokrzyska zalewajka made with real sourdough starter, forest mushrooms and potatoes, crispy potato pancakes, and dishes featuring Korczyn beans (a local delicacy). The whole thing is perfectly topped off with a glass of cool Busko mineral water 🍲.

Take a deep breath, feel the spa atmosphere of Ponidzie, and run a great time at the Busko Half Marathon!