Run in the Footsteps of the 1863 Insurgents 2026

Fancy a run with an extraordinary history lesson in the background? The Run in the Footsteps of the 1863 Insurgents in Sędziejowice is a unique opportunity to honor the heroes of the January Uprising in the most sporty way 🦅. Participants can look forward to a great, varied route of 10 kilometers, which is an ideal challenge both for PB hunters and for lovers of patriotic runs. Sędziejowice is a charming, smaller municipality in the Łódź Voivodeship, from which you can quickly—within just a dozen or so minutes—reach nearby Łask or Zduńska Wola, and it’s less than an hour’s drive from Łódź 🚗!

Once you cross the finish line with a smile and pick up your commemorative medal, it’s time for some well-deserved celebration. The area is full of green and historic corners, perfect for spending an afternoon with family or your other half 😉:

Paying tribute at the Insurgents’ Mass Grave: Since you’re running in the footsteps of history, be sure to visit the resting place of the heroes of the victorious battle of Sędziejowice to feel the unique atmosphere of this region 🏛️.

Relaxing by the Grabia River: This picturesque, clean river is a true paradise for nature lovers—an ideal spot for a calm, restorative walk along the water’s edge or a family picnic 🌊.

A visit to the Locomotive Open-Air Museum in Zduńska Wola Karsznice: A short trip to the neighboring city will be especially delightful for children, who can see powerful, historic steam locomotives and trains with their own eyes 🚂.

Traditional flavors of the Łódź region: After burning hundreds of calories on the course, you’ll need to properly recharge—be sure to try traditional zalewajka made with homemade sourdough starter and bacon, or the famous prażoki with cracklings 🥔.

Lace up your shoes tight, feel the patriotic spirit, and report to the start line in Sędziejowice!