Kalisz Half Marathon 2026

Set course for the magnificent city of Kalisz, nestled on the banks of the Prosna River in the Greater Poland region 🇵🇱. The festivities invite you to devour the legendary distance of 21.097 kilometers in exceptional conditions. Forget eye-stinging early wake-ups: Kalisz’s famous night Half Marathon (Półmaraton Nocny), affectionately linked to the "Bursztynowa Hellena", offers a late start around 10 p.m. Your body will simply have to get used to performing at the hour when you usually drift into the arms of Morpheus! ⏱️

Your effort will have you striding along major avenues perfectly lit for the occasion, before drawing you into the charming, historic corners of this city whose existence was mentioned by the astronomer Ptolemy as far back as Antiquity. The nighttime cool is a true blessing for your muscles, often supported by refreshing curtains of water set up by local firefighters to keep you at the right temperature. The huge illuminated façades of the old town will fly by under your fierce strides, creating a hypnotic sense of freedom 🏛️.

Adrenaline saturates the night air within a pack of partygoers of running. Forget deserted, silent streets—here, human warmth is monumental despite the late hour. Kalisz residents pour out in droves, turning the night into a huge street party with music at every crossroads to push you toward the final arch at the Hala Arena.

Save a hint of energy to explore this historic cradle the next day once your batteries are recharged. Bring your crew along for a leisurely stroll on the preserved ramparts, or taste the famous andruty kaliskie, those delicious traditional wafers, to celebrate your hard-earned medal at the end of the night. Start your stopwatch under the stars and come make your soles shine! 💥