Pędziwiatr Marathon named after Marek Dworski 2026

Pędziwiatr Marathon is an event that has become a permanent fixture in the sporting landscape of Gliwice. It’s a race with an extraordinary history, commemorating Marek Dworski—a legendary figure in the local running community. Every year, crowds of runners gather in the Gliwice municipal forest to, surrounded by nature, face their own weaknesses 🌳.

What sets this race apart is its loop format. The route runs through the picturesque Municipal Forest on Chorzowska Street, and participants can decide the distance during the run (by completing multiples of the loop) or start in specific categories—from short distances all the way to the full Marathon (42.195 km) 💨.

Gliwice, as the host of this event, offers plenty of attractions worth visiting after you step off the course:

Gliwice Radio Tower: Since you’re running in the area, you can’t miss the tallest wooden structure in Europe. It’s a historic site that is beautifully illuminated after dark 🗼.

Chopin Park and the Palm House: If your legs need some peace and quiet, a stroll among exotic plants is spot on. It’s a true tropical oasis in the heart of Silesia 🌴.

Arena Gliwice: One of the most modern entertainment and sports venues in Poland, making a huge impression with its architecture 🏟️.

Culinary recovery: After running in the forest, drop by the Gliwice Old Town for Silesian “heaven in your mouth” (meat in a sauce with dried fruit) or a classic roulade. You’ve earned a hearty meal! 🍖

Pędziwiatr Marathon isn’t only a battle for time—it’s above all a get-together of friends for whom running is a way of life, exactly as Marek Dworski saw it … ✨ See you on the forest paths in Gliwice! 🏁