Race Details

Race Distance

5K

5km

3ml

Race Official Name

Krakow Marathon 5K

Race Type

Road

About the Krakow 5K

The Krakow 5K delivers Polish historical charm beneath Wawel Castle. Runners navigate through Poland's cultural capital with its perfectly preserved medieval market square. May's pleasant spring creates ideal racing conditions as participants experience both royal heritage and Jewish Quarter traditions. The flat course offers excellent PB potential while showcasing Krakow's remarkable escape from WWII destruction that devastated Warsaw. Polish spectators create an atmosphere of cultural pride as participants flow through streets representing Poland's artistic and intellectual heart. This beautiful race captures Krakow's distinctive character—historically preserved yet youthfully energetic thanks to its student population—offering a quintessential Eastern European running experience through a UNESCO World Heritage site that combines medieval splendor with modern Polish resilience.

Race Location

Krakow,

Poland,

Europe

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