Krakow Marathon 2026
Are you coming to Krakow not only to drink Polish vodka but also to run? The Krakow Marathon has been an annual event since 2002, and if you haven’t been a part of it yet, this is a fantastic opportunity.
As you partake in the Krakow Marathon (also known as Cracovia Marathon), you get to run in the fantastic Old Town, but you also get to see other famous parts of Krakow. As a result, it is a perfect way to discover the city while burning calories and doing things you have never done before.
There are lots of cities worldwide with their own marathons, and if you feel like running even more after crossing the finish line in Krakow, why not register for the popular marathon distance in cities such as Budapest or Prague?
If you have never ran a marathon before, start preparing early. If you have little or no practice, consult a coach or someone with experience who can help you prepare in the most reasonable way. It is important to use wisdom during the preparation to avoid injuries and to take small steps that will make you able to run the full marathon in the end.
Krakow Marathon 2026
Date: April 19
Would you like to live at a central location in Krakow as you come to the city? You will save a lot of time and energy if you live at a good place. To help you, we have added a map below where you can see both hotels and apartments close to the main market square in Krakow. You can also see examples of prices which makes it easier for you to find a hotel suitable for your requirements and budget.
Are you worried about running a full marathon? There are other distances available for those who feel like running, but not the distance of a full marathon. There are also other running competitions at other times in Krakow. You can read more about other running competitions and events in Krakow in our events calendar.
Previous winners of Krakow Marathon.
- 2025 – Bernard Kiprotich Too (KEN)
- 2024 – Ezekiel Kipkorir (KEN)
- 2023 – Lani Rutto (KEN)
- 2022 – David Kiprono Metto (KEN)
- 2019 – Cyprian Kotut (KEN)
The evening before the Krakow Marathon another popular is arranged named the Krakow Night Run 10k. This is a fantastic race where you can see the beautiful Krakow by night with start and finish at the Main Market Square in Krakow.
How do you register for the 10k run ?
First of all, they haven’t released any date or info about whether there will be such a race in 2025, but it will hopefully come soon. So until we have any final information about the night run on the evening before the marathon, we just have to wait and hope the information will be given soon! 🙂 And as soon as the date is released, they will for sure give information about where to register as well (and we will do our best to share it here on this page).