Turbacz Summer Trail 2026

Time for an absolute classic of Polish trail running in a summer edition! Turbacz Summer Trail is an event that draws runners to Nowy Targ to take on the highest peak of the Gorce Mountains. It’s a race that smells of pine needles, tastes of blueberries along the route, and offers one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Tatras in Poland.  Routes leading up to Turbacz (1310 m a.s.l.) can really dish it out. Long, grinding climbs await you, which in the summer sun demand not only iron legs, but also a smart hydration strategy. 📈🔥

Once you’ve run down from Turbacz and handed in your chip at the finish line in Nowy Targ, the capital of Podhale offers the best ways to recover:

Legendary ice cream on the Market Square: This is a must-stop—without it, a start in Nowy Targ doesn’t count. Traditional Nowy Targ ice cream is the best reward and a quick sugar top-up after a mountain slog. 🍦🍓

Gorący Potok Thermal Baths : located just a few minutes’ drive from Nowy Targ. A soak in raw, sulfur-rich thermal water is a blessing for tired joints and muscles. It’s the perfect “reset.” 🛀🔥

A walk along the Dunajec: Flat cycling-and-walking paths along the Dunajec are the perfect place to actively walk off soreness without a single meter of elevation gain. 🌊🚶‍♂️

A feast at the Turbacz mountain hut: If you’re not in a hurry, stay up top for a while. The iconic apple pie or kwaśnica at the hut tastes best after the effort you put into the climb. 🥧🥣

Turbacz Summer Trail is the essence of running in the Gorce—sometimes harsh, sometimes hot, but the views from the top reward every drop of sweat. 🏁