Midsummer Night Run 2026

Get ready to start in one of the most atmospheric and spectacular running events in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship! The Midsummer Night Run in Wałbrzych is a unique event that lets runners say goodbye to the scorching summer sun and run straight into a pleasant, crisp dusk. As day gives way to night, the Sudetes landscapes around Wałbrzych take on a magical, mysterious character, and sporting competition blends with the incredible vibe of a summer festival.

Once you cross the finish line, catch that long-awaited breath, and hang your commemorative medal around your neck, Wałbrzych invites you to a well-deserved weekend recovery:

Książ Castle and night tours: The absolute jewel of Wałbrzych and the third-largest castle in Poland. Since you run in the evening, a perfect idea for the next day (or even that very night!) is to join a guided Night Tour of Książ Castle. A lantern-lit walk through dark castle corridors, filled with legends of hidden gold and secrets from World War II, makes a colossal impression 🏰 ghosts.

The Old Mine – Science and Art Center: An impressive, revitalized complex of the former "Julia" hard coal mine. This is where Wałbrzych’s cultural and historical heart beats. Walking the underground tourist route with a miner-guide (a "guta") is a brilliant way to discover the region’s raw character ⚒️.

The Multicultural Park at the Old Mine and the Palm House: Located a stone’s throw from the castle, the Palm House in Wałbrzych, built at the behest of the last representative of the Hochberg family, is an oasis of exotic vegetation. A stroll among palms and cacti, on ground paved with hard lava from Mount Etna, perfectly soothes the nerves after race-day jitters 🌴.

The Sudetes Harówka Mountain Shelter and Borowa Mountain: If your legs bounce back quickly after the run, climb Borowa (the highest peak of the Wałbrzych Mountains) with its modern observation tower. The morning panorama over the Sudetes takes your breath away, and the cool air at the summit is the best natural oxygen for your muscles ⛰️🌲.

Regional Mining Cuisine and Sudetes Trout: After the nighttime effort, it’s time for some serious calories. Look for local taverns serving traditional oven-baked Sudetes trout or hearty dishes inspired by mining tradition—e.g., Silesian “heaven in the mouth” (smoked meat with a dried-fruit sauce) or a thick stew that will get you back on your feet in no time 🐟🍲.

The Midsummer Night Run in Wałbrzych is the perfect escape from big, commercial city races. It’s intimacy, the scent of forest after a summer rain, the charm of Sudetes hills, and runners’ faces lit up with smiles at the finish line … ✨ Feel the magic of a summer night in Wałbrzych! 🏁🌌